After arriving at the National Lake Park in Pyin Oo Lwin, we visited the orchid and butterfly museum.
Pyin Oo Lwin city is 3530 feet above sea level, and the climate is moderate, domestic, Foreign orchid varieties are cultivated. Since 2006, under the leadership of the Ministry of Forestry, an orchid farm has been planted in the National Lake Park. Now more than 300 species of Burmese orchids and foreign orchids such as Cymbidium, Cattleya, Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium and Oncidium orchids are displayed.
It is estimated that there are 725 groups of orchids in the world and about 2000 species. Some say there are about 1,750,000 orchid species, while others say there are about 3,500,000 orchid species. Nevertheless, new species of orchids are still being discovered by orchidologists every year. According to records from the Myanmar Forestry Department, there are 841 species of orchids in Myanmar. Orchids are found all over the world, except in the frozen polar regions and extremely hot deserts, and are most commonly found in tropical equatorial forests. A quarter of the total orchid species are ground orchids, and three-quarters are orchids. Kidney tree and semi-parasitic tree.
The purpose of establishing the Pyu Lwin Orchid Garden is to enable the public to observe domestic and foreign orchids. In order for domestic and foreign orchid experts to conduct research. To collect and display Burmese orchid varieties to attract tourists, and to breed orchids and distribute good varieties to orchid nurseries.
The butterfly museum displays domestic and foreign butterflies and insects, and photography is prohibited. It is reported that the light coming from the camera can fade the color of the rare butterflies, which is why it is prohibited. 2 hours have passed at the orchid farm, so now I have to rush to the tour bus. If the readers want to visit, instead of going by taxi, they will be able to study the entire National Lake Park by making a private plan.