Chiang
Mai
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in Thailand ask for free copies of Thaiways magazine and Thaiways
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| Bo
Sang - Sankamphaeng 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 |
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(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.
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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.
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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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