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Chiang
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| Bo Sang - San Kamphaeng Route
(Highways 118 & 1006) |
Bo Sang and Sankamphaeng Villages are among the old
tourist spots of Chiang Mai which have got fame for
their fine products -- umbrellas, Thai silk and cotton.
Nowadays this route is dotted with manufacturing centres
of silverware, wood carving, ceramics, weaving and embroidery
as well.
| Bo Sang
Umbrella Village |
| (9 km. on Route 1006 / see Map of Chiang Mai
City)
In this village of cottage industries, visitors
can view young women in traditional costumes hand-paint
silk and cotton umbrellas in various animal and
floral designs. |
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There are also craft shops selling various northern
Thai handicrafts.
| For taxi : |
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| San
Kamphaeng Cotton & Silk Weaving Village |
This famous village, located 4 km. further down
the same route, is the major production centre
of Thai silk and cotton.
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The good quality fabrics are woven by local folk
on traditional wooden looms and are available in
a wide variety of patterns.
| For taxi : |
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| San Kamphaeng
Hot Springs |
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This is located 36 km. from town amid natural
surroundings of trees and lush hills. The water
has a high sulphur content and possesses curative
and restorative properties. Accommodations, dining
facilities and mineral water bathing rooms are
available.
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