President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, inspection tour members and Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, inspected the activities on the development of the tourism industry, greening works and urban improvement measures in PyinOoLwin.

On arrival at Pwekauk Waterfall recreation resort (BE Falls), the President, his wife and party visited the glass bridge, enjoyed skill demonstration of elephants, oversaw the exhibits of Dinosaur Kingdom and took the Sky Cable Car. Officials reported on a plan to install a 5D cinema in the recreation resort. The President gave necessary guidance and visited the resort.

While inspecting the centre, the President gave guidance to manage the BE Falls with cleanliness, beautification and greening activities for the convenience of travellers, grow flowery plants and trees systematically, maintain the pavements and bridges, conserve the creek with clean water and a good environment, and prioritize safety.

The BE Falls recreation resort was upgraded and reopened for the public in 2021 in accordance with the guidance of the Head of State, with the aims of preserving and enhancing the quality of the naturally existing large trees, rock formations, and flowing stream water; developing the area into a place where forest ecosystems can be studied; establishing it as an international-standard nature resort; and contributing to national development as well as the socioeconomic improvement of residents. The resort has been upgraded with facilities including a 5D LED glass bridge, a 554-metre Sky Cable Car, a Roller Coaster, a Bumper Car, Tea Cups, Merry-Go-Round, the Dinosaur Kingdom, forest walking trails, recreation areas, and children’s playgrounds. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the natural environment, and the site has become one of the landmark attractions of PyinOoLwin, drawing large numbers of local and international tourists and holidaymakers.

The President, his wife and party viewed the trading at Thumingala Market (Nyantaw Market) and asked sellers about the market conditions and the selling process.

At the National Kandawgyi Gardens in PyinOoLwin, the President and party observed the activities on cleanliness and beautification and efforts for greening the gardens, and systematic breeding of birds and animals. They fed fish and ducks in the lake.

At the briefing hall, the President heard reports on the conservation of water sources in the gardens, efforts to beautify the gardens with the strength of gardeners, holding the flowery festival yearly and organizing public activities.

In response, the President said that as the PyinOoLwin region is home to a wide variety of fragrant flowers that can bloom throughout all twelve months of the year, arrangements must be made to ensure that flowers are always blooming beautifully so that tourists and visitors coming to the region at any time can enjoy a pleasant and refreshing experience.

Officials need to work together to maintain the Kandawgyi Gardens so that they remain green and lush at all times and to ensure proper water inflow and outflow in the lakes.

It is necessary to carry out seed production to further expand the cultivation of native flowers such as Maymyo flowers and chrysanthemums, and to conduct research-based cultivation to improve the colours and fragrances of the flowers.

A systematic master plan should be formulated to ensure that flowers within the garden bloom abundantly and beautifully, and cultivation should be carried out using greenhouses. The forest walkway should also be rebuilt, while bamboo plantations should be established along with bamboo-lined walkways among the bamboo groves in order to attract more visitors and help create a climate that is balanced with a green and lush environment. In addition, cherry trees should be further expanded in cultivation.

A ceremony to donate cash to the fund of Cherry Yeik Foundation followed. On the occasion, the President said that faculty members from the foundation had turned out all graduate officers from the academy to become good leaders. Hence, he said that everyone will always remember and remain grateful to all the teachers, instructors, and administrators who taught and trained them to be disciplined in managing themselves and to become good leaders.

President U Min Aung Hlaing (Retired Senior General) and well-wishers donated cash to the foundation’s fund.

The President and party proceeded to the Anisakhan airfield, where they inspected the progress of the upgrade of the airfield. An official reported on data about the airfield, progress of upgrading tasks, control of quality for all measures, construction of the airfield lounge and the apron, upgrading of the road leading to the airfield and its environment, and construction of a new control tower.

After hearing the reports, the President gave guidance, saying that the airport upgrade was carried out for domestic flights with the aim of further developing the tourism industry, enabling fruits and flowers produced in the PyinOoLwin region to be transported easily and quickly to other areas.

Under the current conditions of the newly constructed airport, arrangements have been made to accommodate the arrival and departure of around 1,000 passengers per day. He stressed that the runway upgrade must be systematically calculated and carried out in accordance with the prescribed standards and specifications.

MNA/TTA

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