Visit Sankampaeng and Bosang For Century Old Craftsmanship. Take a tour to Sankampaeng and Bosang for the most beautiful and amazing crafts for miles around.
If you plan to go
shopping in Chiang Mai, Thailand and save your money to buy the quality craft pieces and handmade products,
Borsang and Sankampang Village is the best answer.
Visit to
Sankampaeng Handicraft Village in the east as famous for its handicrafts industry city. Along both sides of the road are numerous little factories.
The largest and most popular
local handicrafts in Chaing Mai are located along a 13 kilometer stretch of the
Chiang Mai - San Kampaeng Road. Many producers are located along the main road around the villages.
Sankampaeng craft village follows a road to the east of the city. Along both sides of the road are numerous little factories producing all number of goods.
Visit
Sankamphaeng Handicraft Village offers a range of handicrafts but specializes in weaving and fine Thai silk and Borsang Umbrella offers a wide range of Thai handicrafts but is most famed for its parasol umbrellas.
Tour to the largest and most popular of the local handicraft factories are situated along a 13 km stretch of the
Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng Road.
The
Chiang Mai-Sankhampaeng Road runs for 13kms out of the city to the north and is lined with factories and showrooms selling craft goods of all descriptions. Sankanpaeng is the most popular area for tourists to do their souvenir shopping and is very busy with tour buses throughout the year. The large numbers of tourists generally leads to locals to avoiding the area for fear of high prices but with knowledge of comparable goods elsewhere it is possible to negotiate reasonable prices. The factories manufacture and sell a great range of handicrafts, including Lacquer ware, Silverware, Silk, Celadon and Jewelry.
Chiangmai has long been known as Thailand's City of Handicrafts , and here in the North in the Sankampaeng District of Chiangmai is the heart of the handicraft industry. Many of Thailand's major producers are located here and you'll find all of the traditional crafts of the old days and the new in the shops along the
Chiangmai - Sankampaeng Road. Both sides of the road are lined with factories and showrooms whereyou have the chance to watch the Umbrella making, Teak Wood Carving, Silk weaving, Silver shaping, and Lacquer ware making.
Sankampaeng craft village follows a road to the east of the city. Along both sides of the road are numerous little factories producing all number of goods where you have the chance to watch the craftsmen and women at work and buy their fine products. The tour takes you to visit the worlds largest gem collection, the famous Thai silk company, the hand made umbrella factory, lacquerware, bronze goods, leather goods, Siam Celadon pottery and much, much more.
The
Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng road has become a living display of inventiveness, and the elaborate design proof of perseverance in handicrafts. Running for 13 km. to the North of Chiang Mai, the rode is lines with factories and showrooms selling craft goods of all descriptions. Sankampaeng is the most popular destination for tourists to discover the making of Thai handicrafts and to shop for souvenirs; with some knowledge of comparable goods elsewhere. Both sides of the road are lined with factories and showrooms where you have the opportunity to observe the craftsmen and women at work and purchase their fine products.
Each factory specializes in one craft and it is possible to see demonstration’s of artisans and craftsmen at work. So don’t miss this opportunity of discover the making of Thai Silk, celadon, wood carving, sterling silver, lacquer ware, jewelry, saa paper, umbrellas and much more : jump in a taxi and discover these beautiful skills passed down for generations.
While learning how these artists create amazing items, you might wish to pick up some outstanding bargains that come directly from these manufacturers. If you are in the market for Northern Thai items, you must come to Sankampaeng and Bosang. Browse an assortment of wonderful items while you enjoy learning so much about these manufacturers and their beautiful items.
The village of Sankampaeng is surrounded with small cottages that are also factories and workshops for artists to create wonderful works of art. Visitors are welcome to stop by and watch these people create their crafts. Pickup skillfully created workmanship as a gift for someone special or as a wonderful memento for your visit. You will not be disappointed with any item you purchase.
Sankampang handicraft village is a famous Thai handicraft center. Visitors come here to learn how Chaing Mai’s famous products are made step by step, such as Sa paper, umbrella, Thai silk, silverware, teakwood carvings and lacquerware. You will have a chance to buy their craft as souvenirs at a small price. if you find that huge produst or oversized Thai divan you've been searching for, all shops can arrange shipping.
Sankampang handicraft village is a primary center for the highest quality of handicrafts in Chiang Mai and Thailand.There are an enormous variety of craft goods on offer. Each factory specialises in one craft and in many it is possible to see demonstrations of artisans and craftsmen at work. Some silk factories for example show the whole process from the rearing of silkworms to the fine finishing of the final product. Similarly, jewellery shops have demonstrations of gem cutting, setting and polishing.
On this tour a visit is made to the handicrafts centre. The highlight is to see the local people making the handicraft including Lacquerware, Silverware, Hand-woven Textiles by silk and hand-painted cotton, fine Teak Wood Carving, and Umbrellas or paper parasols which are hand-painted in a variety designs. Before having the opportunity to shop at bargain prices in the stores. Arguably the highlight is the umbrella factory, where beautiful umbrellas are hand made through traditional methods.
The tour takes you to visit the worlds largest gem collection, the famous silk company, the hand made umbrella factory, lacquerware, bronze goods, leather goods, Siam Celadon pottery and much, much more. At each stop you'll be treated to a tour of the factory watching the craftsmen as they work, before having the opportunity to shop at bargain prices in the stores. Arguably the highlight is the umbrella factory, where beautiful umbrellas are hand made through traditional methods.
Chiang Mai is quite simply, Thailand's major centre for high quality handicraft. The artisans produce an extraordinary range of quality products, which are invariably the first choice among shoppers. This tour shows you how Chiang Mai craftsmen produce their crafts by hand, and gives you an idea of what there is to buy and take home as souvenirs from Chiang Mai.
Shopaholics will be thrilled by the many outlets along the
Chiang Mai-Sankampaeng Road. There are several shops, showrooms, and factories extending along a 9km strip here, particularly since you can wander around the workshops and watch the craftsmen at work. Talk to any concierge or travel agent about a full- or half-day shopping tour.
Today,
Bor Sang village exports both Saa paper and silk umbrellas; Bor Sang parasols are popular decorative and gift items sought after by visitors from all over the world. They are seen at trade shows in a variety of sizes, from giant parasols that offer a shady canopy from the sun. At each stop you'll be treated to a tour of the factory watching the craftsmen as they work.
If you come to Chiang Mai, do check out
Sankampaeng.
Take a day from your busy life and enjoy a relaxing moment to see century old craftsmanship created before your very eyes.
Bo Sang & San Kamphaeng is the most famous route for those in search of excellent handicafts.
Enjoy a different side to Chiang Mai with this half day excursion to the handicraft village of San Kamphaeng.
Try this lovely day
shopping tour to San Kamphaeng and visit some of Chiang Mai’s popular crafts factories
How to go?: Offering for a quality and safety local tour for value. Guests can be sure of exclusivity for your journey with private and join group tour as first insurance and professional guide. If you want to book a tour, you can contact
Chiang Mai travel agency in town or use a tuk - tuk or songtaew but it is a long ride, hot weather and you probably uncomfortable. You may find yourself wanting to set up a flea market stall back home or have an idea for establishing a small shop in your home town to sell all these wonderful Thai products, which come so cheaply. If so,
San Khampaeng is the best place to pick up samples and place orders.