Chiang Mai Craftsmanship Tour: Exploring Local Handicraft Industry
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Tambon Chang Khlan
Immerse yourself in Chiang Mai's vibrant handicraft industry on this engaging half-day tour. Witness skilled craftsmen at work and explore local workshops and factories producing a range of products, from lacquerware to furniture and silk fabrics.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chiang Mai - From the comfort of your hotel, journey to the trendy Sankampaeng district
  • San kamphang Saturday walking street market - 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.
  • Baan Jang Nak - A Museum of Elephant Wood Carvings - 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.
  • Umbrella Village - Bor Sang - 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.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
  • Guided tour to handicraft factories at Sankampaeng district
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • The listed price does not include a 300THB surcharge for pick up and drop off in hotel outside the city centre (5 km. from the 3 king monument)
Additional Information

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

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Free Door To Door Pick up for our tours at the following location with NO CHARGE - City Center Chaingmai District area (3 KM radius) with namely Night Bazaar, Tapae Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Suan Dok gate, old city , Huay Kaew Road to Ibis Hotel, Nimmana Haeminda Road & Santitham Area
  • You can also join our tours at CHAING MAI METTING PIONTS - Mc Donald at Chiangmai Night Bazaar
  • An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
Location
McDonald's Night Bazaar Chiang Mai
Changklan Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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