Chiang Mai Trip Overview
Observe skilled craftsmen plying their trade as you learn about Chiang Mai’s unique handicraft industry on this half-day tour. Explore various local workshops and factories that produce everything from lacquerware, gems, silk, and cotton fabrics to furniture and other wood products.
• Sankampaeng—Thailand’s handicraft center—factories & shops
• Demonstration of high-quality furniture production process
• Learning about unique Saa-paper umbrella making
• Opportunity to purchase high-end silk & cotton fabrics
• Exhibit displaying locally made costumes & jewelries
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Observe skilled craftsmen plying their trade as you learn about Chiang Mai’s unique handicraft industry on this half-day tour. Explore various local workshops and factories that produce everything from lacquerware, gems, silk, and cotton fabrics to furniture and other wood products.
• Sankampaeng—Thailand’s handicraft center—factories & shops
• Demonstration of high-quality furniture production process
• Learning about unique Saa-paper umbrella making
• Opportunity to purchase high-end silk & cotton fabrics
• Exhibit displaying locally made costumes & jewelries
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
From the comfort of your hotel, journey to the trendy Sankampaeng district
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Kamphaeng, San Kamphaeng
the center of Thailand’s handicraft productions, and discover its many workshops and factories. Watch locals demonstrate the intricate art of weaving silk by hand—a generations-old method—and learn about the comprehensive and detail-oriented process of silk production.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baan Jang Nak – A Museum of Elephant Wood Carvings, 56/1 Moo 2 Buak Khang, San Kamphaeng 50130 Thailand
Next, venture through a renowned wood and furniture factory. Gain an understanding of the various processes that take these items from raw material to finished pieces. At a local handicrafts center, observe an exhibit displaying locally made native costumes, jewelry, and home novelties.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Umbrella Village – Bor Sang, 1014, Tambon Ton Pao Sankamphaeng, Bo Sang, San Kamphaeng 50130 Thailand
See how the famous Saa-paper umbrellas are made from scratch.
Finish by wandering around the district. Mingle and interact with the locals and don’t miss the opportunity to purchase mementos before returning to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
