Friday, 08 November 2024

Bo Sang - San Kamphaeng Route (Highways 118 & 1006)

City TourDoi Suthep RouteMae Rim - Samoeng Route • Chiang Mai - Chom Thong - Hot Route (to Doi Inthanon National Park) • Bo Sang - San Kamphaeng RouteMae Taeng - Chiang Dao - Fang Route


 

 

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. There are also craft shops selling various northern Thai handicrafts.

For taxi : หมู่บ้านทำร่มบ่อสร้าง สันกำแพง

 

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.

The good quality fabrics are woven by local folk on traditional wooden looms and are available in a wide variety of patterns.

For taxi : หมู่บ้านทอผ้าไหมและผ้าฝ้าย อ.สันกำแพง

 

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.

For taxi : น้ำพุร้อนสันกำแพง