Sunday, September 27, 2015

Tour to San kampang Hot Spring

San kampang Hot Spring is an ideal getaway for those interested in hygiene and well-being. Although there is a sight swiff of sulphur, it does not affect this very quiet place, which is wonderful to enjoy an afternoon with family and friends.

The drive to the petite weaving village of San kampaeng passes a large number of handcraft factory and the famous umbrella village of Bo Sang. Some 3 kms. beyond the village, is a charming forty-acre parkland containing hot springs. The orchard has been well landscaped and in the cool off season the flowers are very pretty. Huts with mineral baths have been made; there's a restaurant, a camping area and best places for picnics.
Sankampang hot springs are on the tourist trail and one of the most visited points of interest in the province. The boiling springs are set in a dear area. You can see where they come out of the floor and there are also public and private pools onsite that utilise the hot water. Natural hot springs are loaded with health-giving minerals that are said to prepare benefits to the body, not to cite the feeling of sunny waters against the skin makes for a enjoyable way. The high temperature itself is said to solve cardiac strain, relieve muscle aches and backache, help skin problems, and promote well being in general.
You will find trendy things to do at San kampang hot springs.

Soak your legs and feet in the hot spring water
The free public foot baths. The hot water is filtered and cooled down from higher than boiling to a warmish heat your feet can be entertained. Roll-up your pant legs and take off your footwear and dunk your feet in. Get closer to the hot spring and it gets a bit warmer, but never particularly hot.
Boil an egg in the water at the source
You are able to purchase an egg in a small wooden basket; then you can then enjoy a physically cooked egg. This creates a unique and noticeable experience.
Picnic with your hearth or friend
Along the foot baths you’re never too far from vast of refreshments. Don’t forget approximately the eggs, though - a helpful sign tells you how long to cook them. Purchase a basket and some eggs, then head to the waist-high swimming pools for food only.
Mineral bath
It is easy to go swim in the mineral pools or rent your own room, and take a hot baths. The bathing areas are separated by women and men, and groups of people can also use the bathing rooms together.
Ticket : Tourist price 100 THB per person, 50 baht per child.
Open : The springs are open daily 9.30 am - 8 pm
How to get there : To get to the springs you first need to go to San kamphaeng district and then travel another 12 kilometers to the springs. As with many other destinations, a amount of tours to the springs are available from the old town. Given the distance involved, and the number of sites available en route, a tour bus might be the best approach. To get there by “songtaew” from Sankampaeng town costs approx 200 baht, but it is a long ride and you probably wouldn’t be very comfortable.
Public transport from Chang Phuak bus terminal, stop at San Kamphaeng, and after that ride a chartered local truck to the hot spring or contact Chiang Mai travel agency to offer a private tour charter a car with driver included gasoline.
Finish a day's shopping in San kampaeng and wind down at the hot springs with hot tubs and a pool.

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