Tour to Sankampaeng hot spring

Tour to Sankampaeng hot spring where you will find some hot springs and geyser’s shooting hot water into the air

The run to the small weaving otop village of San kampaeng passes a large gobbet of handiwork factory and the glorious brolly otop village of Bo Sang. Some 3 kilometres beyond the otop village, is a charming forty-acre plantation containing hot springs. The park has been well landscaped and in the cool off time of year the flowers are very dear. Huts with mineral baths have been constructed; there is a canteen, a camping area and best places for picnics.

When you wander through the verge arch into a likable, shady park full of flowers and trees. They are currently upgrading the plantation, but it's still really good-looking. They must spend of a lot of time keeping the bloom orchards so gorgeous. There is a children's playground and a peculiar mushroom statue. Sankampaeng hot spring is a very enthusiastic geological area. The water, at a temperature of a hundred degrees centigrade, comes from a deep foundation. Attempts have been made to harness this power and there is a reconnaissance station nearby with data on presentation.

You can find popular things to do at Sankampaeng hot spring

Boil an egg in the water at the foundation
San kampang Hot Springs, Chiangmai. If you don't know how to boil an egg, don't panic. There are handy instructions. Buy your eggs and egg-boiling-basket from one of the many vendors, and hang it on one of the hooks just above the water in one of the two swimming pools at the source, so the eggs are soused. Wait for your egg to cook, retrieve it and eat it. lovely!

Soak your legs and feet in the hot spring water

The free public foot baths. The hot water is filtered and cooled down from above boiling to a warmish heat your feet can enjoyed. 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.

Mineral bath

You possibly can go swim in the mineral swimming pools or rent your own room, and take a hot baths. The bathing places are separated by women and men, and groups of people can also use the bathing rooms together.

Picnic with your brood or friend

The people there were commonly Thai families. The men and women would sit and soak their legs whilst the kids playing in the cooler pool at the end of the groove, or in the bigger pool behind it.

Ticket : Tourist price 100 THB per person, 50 THB per child.
Open : The springs are open daily 9.30 am - 8 pm

How to get there : 

Tour to San Kampang Hot Spring, you first need to go to Sankamphaeng district and then travel another 12 kilometers to the springs. As with many other hotspots, a amount of tours to the springs are available from the old city. Given the distance involved, and the gobbet of sites available en route, a tour bus might be the best approach. To get there by “songtaew” from Sankampang town costs around 200 baht, but it is a long ride and you probably wouldn’t be very comfortable. Other choice, make contact with Chiang Mai travel agency to provide a private tour with comfortable cars you can enjoy and pleasant journey.

Chiang Mai Tours to Wat Phra Singh

Phra Singh temple strange insight into the Buddhist way of life

Phra Singh temple (Wat of the Lion Buddha) is a necessary Buddhist monastery and temple on the west side of Chiangmai, Thailand. Founded in the 14th century, it houses two medieval Lord buddha images.

Wat Phra Singh is also known as “The Monastery of the Lion Lord buddha” or “The wat of the Lion Buddha” is an active wat, with hundreds of monks and novices living there. The Phra Singh temple houses a number of highly revered and very old Lord buddha images. The Wat Phra Singh dates back to the 14th century when Chiang Mai was the metropolis of the Lanna Kingdom, and is one of the finest example of classic Lanna style temple architecture in Northern Thailand. The temple grounds have a number of vintage Lanna style buildings. Between Songkran festival in April when traditional Asian new year is celebrated the Phra Singh images is carried through the streets of Chiangmai during that local people can respect the statue by watering water over it.

Wat Phra Singh was created in 1345 during the reign of Phraya Pha Yu. the Chiang Mai King of the Mangrai Royal Family. He initially ordered the structuring of a 46-metre tall pagoda to house the royal ashes of his father, Phraya Kham Fu. Later a monastery, Sala Kan Parian or the open hallway for the lay people. and Ho Trai were built. The wat was first named Wat Li Chiang Phra. Later, Ruler Saen Mueang Ma moved the Phra Phuttha Sihing image from Chiang Rai. When the elephant array was passing the front of the wat, the elephants refused to move any further. That was why Phra Phuttha Sihing was enshrined at this temple. The name of this temple “Wat Phra Singh” came from the in demand word used amid the Northern people of the shortened form of the name of the Lord buddha sculpture “Phra Sing”. Phra Singh temple underwent extensive reparation until 1924 when the final reparation was carried out by Chao Kaeo Nawarat, the last dynastic ruler of Chiang Mai city, and the noteworthy monk Khruba Siwichai and Chiang Mai Buddhists.

Wat Phra Singh sights

Viharn Luang

The biggest structure is Viharn Luang (viharn = assembly hallway), rebuilt in 1925 on the site of a 14th-century unique and extensively renewed in 2008. The three-aisled interior is impressive, its high red roof supported by round white columns. It houses Phra Chao Thong Tip, a large images of the seated Lord buddha cast of gold and copper in 1477.

Viharn Lai Kham

One of the top example of Lanna style structure is the Viharn Lai Kham. This viharn or assembly hallway was created at the end of the 14th century to house a very highly respected Lord buddha image named Phra Singh Lord buddha. The very luxurious outside of the Viharn Lai Kham is decorated in typical Lanna gold and ochre colors. The viharn made from teak wood has a three tiered roof line, the lower edges of that are decorated with chofahs, a ornate garniture that resembles the shape of a very thin bird. The interior of the viharn is at least equally charming as the exterior. The back wall of the viharn with the Phra Singh Buddha images sitting in the center is comprehensive with very detailed, complex Lai Kham, that is red lacquer patterned with gold leaf.

Temple Library

The small scripture repository - ho trai - in the north-east corner is the finest of its type in the north. It sits atop a raised base adorned with stucco Devas. The Ho Trai of the Phra Singh temple is another excellent example of Lanna style architecture. The upper wooden structure is ornamented with carvings and stucco and is covered in glass mosaic and gilded lacquer.

Phra Singh Buddha

Phra Phuttha Sihing Lord buddha image The Phra Phuttha Sihing Buddha image was originally housed in the vihara to the south of Phrathat stupa in Phra Singh temple, Muang District, Chiangmai. Phra Phuttha Sihing is an ancient Buddha statue in the gesture of meditation made of bronze and covered with gold. The Lord buddha sculpture is 79 centimeters high with a lap width of 63 centimeters, and is in the Lanka style.

Phra Singh temple is a highlights. The feel peaceful and calm despite its site right in the core of Chiangmai city. If you see one temple in Chiangmai this must be the one. Be certain that to visit the old city pillar as well.

How to go?

The wat is placed at the end of Ratchadamnoen Road that nearly bisects the old town, driving from the Tapae gate all the way to the temple, that is just inside of the Suan Dok gate. If you interest to visit the most important temple in the city for half day trip, Contact Chiang Mai travel agency, they can provide a budget tour to join with group or private tour to Phra Singh temple for your group.

Lam Nam Kok National Park

Tour in Chiang Rai visit Lam Nam Kok National Park

Lam Nam Kok National Park the the place to be on holiday

Lam Nam Kok National Park, The protective of river : The territory of Lam Nam Kok National Park, Chaing Rai province, that  have the situate in the vicinity boundary. There could be rather rich natural stipulation but there are no support laws to administer so it was powerless to build up the potential of the spot & the core tourism spots for carry the expansion of a the people, also with the vacationers who travels into Chiangrai district, which is the north important tourism border town, so the Royal Forest Department sent some of rangers to check Forest Park as noted & including National Reserved Forest area and in the vicinity region and on January 2001 started to explore a chief detail and also sent some of the rangers to manage the part. On Jul 2001 and in the financial plan year 2002, the Royal Forest Department designed the program and the estimates to suppose setting Lam Nam Kok to be a National Park including consent to construct the office buildings at the position of Huaimakliam watershed management unit office, in the local of Doi Hang sub-district, Mueang District, Chaing rai province. Permission using this section was from the Royal Forest Division on May 10, 2002.

Geography
Topography of Lam Nam Kok National Park is high sloped mountainous alternate narrow plain.
Climate
The summer from March to May, rainy from June to October and winter from November to February.
Flora and fauna
Lamnamkok National Park composed 4 of forest types as Dry dipterocarp forest. Hill evergreen forest and Mixed deciduous forest.
Attractions

Khun Kon waterfall

Khun Korn Waterfall is a beautiful park with the highest waterfall we've seen in Thailand had. The trail is about 2 km.long and quite steep in the fields but worth the hike. The route is well signposted, also extremely popular with tourists who are traveling on a mountain bike.Circa 1000 meters from the waterfall is the bottom station of the National Park including a parking lot. From there, a trail that is all well signposted 200m, through the typical mixed vegetation of northern Thailand to the waterfall.

Follow the smell of sulphur to the natural Pong Phra Bat Hot Springs just 7 km outside of Chiang Rai. The water here reaches temperatures of 60 C and bathers have the choice of soaking in the public pool or paying extra for a private tub. Full facilities are available including a restaurant and Thai massage.

Huai Kaeo waterfall

25 kms far from the city of Chiangrai. Go to the west of Chiangrai-Siyaek Bandenha road. It is a waterfall that is born from Huai Kaeo stream tributary to Huai Pongnamron and tributary to Maenam Kok River.

Pong Phra Bat Waterfall

14 kms far from the city of Chiangrai in the north along highway number 110 (Chiangrai-Mae Chan). An islet waterfall with the milky fluffy spray when fall down and clear water in the pleasant atmosphere which is encircling with the abundant of plants for relaxing. And enjoying the beauty of the nature.

Huai Mae Sai Waterfall

This two-tier waterfall in Lam Nam Kok National Park is known for its shallow lagoon which is perfect for swimming. The waterfall is about 20 km outside of Chiang Rai and flows all year, even during the dry season. As the trail is quite rugged, you can hire an elephant and mahout at the Ruan Mitra Karen hill-tribe village to take you the rest of the way.

Pong Phra Bat Hot Springs

Pong Fu Fueang Hot Spring

About 1.8 kms from the crossroad of Mae Suai-Chiangrai Land highway. There are 2 hot spring wells in this place with about 75oC.

Huai Mak Liam Hot Springs

It's one of the more well known, so probably more visited as well (by tourists at least), especially as it is easy to access from the Mae Kok Riverside.

How to get there

From Chiangmai to Chiangrai, be able to take a bus Chiangmai – Chiangrai with regular or air-condition bus at Chiangmai Bus Station 2 (Arcade).

From Chiangrai Province to Chiangrai road-Bandenha crossroad pass Khai Mengrai Maharat then go to Doi Hang sub-district and 19 kms to Ban Phasert then go about 1.5 kms to headquarters or will chose to raft along Lam Nam Kok with travel from Lam Nam Kok bridge in the city of Chiangrai, about 20 kms to headquarters.

For the tourist who would like to go to Lam Nam Kok National Park and travelling in Chiangrai such as White Temple, Doi Tung and Hilltribe Villages but there’s a limit time or need more comfortable to travel. We recommend to contact Chiang Mai Travel Agency to help and arrange the tour service.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang : The most important temple in Lampang

About 20 kilometers from Lampang is the old temple of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. On first glance, this walled citadel sited on a man-made mound of earth has a very fortress-like look to it. That’s because the temple was built on the site of an eighth century fortification, called a wiang, that guarded the routes to Lampang.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang buildings seen today were built in the fifteenth century, and one of the reasons for the temple’s popularity is the relatively pure state of all the temple buildings. Unlike most of the temples in Chiang Mai, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang hasn’t been ‘improved’ to conform to modern Thai ideas about temples. The courtyard is still filled with sand, and the huge main wiharn (prayer hall) is still open on all sides The large chedi and prayer chapel of the temple.

To enter the temple, you must pass a pair of guardian lions and climb the naga stairway up to the massive main gate. The main prayer hall, the Wiharn Luang, stands close inside the main entrance. The wiharn is open on all four sides, forming a huge covered hall. Sturdy columns support the roof. The columns are finished in black lacquer and stenciled with gold leaf designs. The gilded ‘ku’ containing the main Buddha image in the wiharn.

At the back of the Wiharn Luang sits a massive gilded ku, a sort of Laotian prang sheltering the main Buddha image. The Buddha image is the Phra Chao Lang Thong, cast in 1563. On either side of the Ku are throne-like pulpits, sometimes used by monks but more often used to house other Buddha images on important ceremonial days.

Behind the main prayer hall stands the 45 meter tall chedi. The chedi was faced with copper and bronze sheets, which over the centuries have oxidized into a variety of green and blue shades. The chedi has somehow escaped the gilding which is now universally applied to chedis, even if they weren’t originally built that way.

lanking the chedi on the south side is another prayer hall, the Wiharn Phra Phut, a small chapel built in 1802 with a beautifully carved fascade. Behind the Wiharn Phar Phut is a tiny tower-like structure, the Ho Phra Phuttabat. It houses a Buddha footprint sculpture. The building is generally only open on important festival dates, and may never be entered by women. A 400 year old library building.

On the other side of the chedi and the main wiharn are two other small open chapels. Although very weathered, both have some rather interesting details and murals.

A doorway on the south side of the gallery leads you to several other buildings, as well as the temple’s museum. On the way, you’ll pass an ancient bodhi tree whose branches are supported by a forest of crutches.

The two museums are not very interesting, even though one houses the Phra Kaeo Don Tao, a supposed ‘copy’ of the Emerald Buddha and made at the same time. But it lack most of the subtlety of the Emerald Budda, and the setting doesn’t do it justice. For a close-up look at the Emerald Buddha, you’re better advised to visit Wat Phra Kaeo in Chiang Rai, where they have a recently made copy in a beautiful setting. However, there is a beautiful 400 year old scripture library in amongst the museums that is worth a look

Entrance fee & opening hours
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang open from 7.30 am until 5 pm. Admission is free, a donation will be highly appreciated.

How to get there ?

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is located in Ko Kah district, approximately 20 kilometres Southwest of Lampang in the Northern part of Thailand. Comfortable way to get there is by private tour to Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang by Car with Air-Condition. Most hotels in Lampang or Chiang Mai Travel Agency will be able to book one for you.

Tour to Phan - Chiang Rai Thailand

Tour to Phan, Chiang Rai

Phan District is a town in the southern part of Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. If you want to travel by car you can see the driving route and driving distance between Amphoe Chiang Rai and Phan by car total distance from Amphoe Chiang Rai to Phan is 48.88 kms.

Attractions in Phan, CHiang Rai

Wat Jee Kong

From the city of Chiang Rai drive on high way No. 1 toMae Chan District and a doorway of this foundation ison the right (1 kilometer before the doorway of Mae Fah Luang University). Enter the doorway and drive along concrete road, the foundation is at the end of hard soil road.

Wat Sai Khao

Wat Sai Khao is located approx 5 kms north of Phan Township, in Phan District of Chiang Rai Province

Doi Luang National Park

Doi Luang National Park, covers about 1,172 sq km of Chiang Rai, Lampang and Phayao. Mostly mixed deciduous forest, the park has 89 confirmed bird species and 12 mammal species, including wild pig, slow loris and barking deer. Wang Kaew waterfall is regarded as the park's most beautiful - and the nearby Wang Thong waterfall and Nang Phaya Pang Ding Cave are well worth a visit. In the Chiang Rai part of the park, about 9kms from the 773 km marker on the Bangkok-Chiang Rai road, is Namtok Pu Kaeng, the largest waterfall in Chiang Rai with a good flow cascading all year - there are also some caves nearby. In Phayao's area, Namtok Champa Thong is a beautiful waterfall surrounded by rich forests.

How to get there?

Travel Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai travel agency provide a car for your group only. We can serve you all kinds of transfer service throughout Thailand. Tell us where you want to go with what any transport you like then we will check its availability and book it for you.

Tour to Wiangkumkam the Underground Ancient City

Interesting Historical Tour at Wiangkumkam

Package tours in Chiang Mai to Explore the Lost City.

Wiang Kum Kam served as the first Lanna capital for 10 years from 1286. After flooding largely buried Wiangkumkam under mud and silt, the town was abandoned more than 200 years ago. April, 1296, King Mengrai had constructed a new capital on the opposite bank of the Ping River, which he named Chiang Mai. Translating to “new city” Chiang = City, Mai = New, Chiang Mai was built on higher ground and used a large pond to receive the excess of flood water. The area was restored as a historical park during the 1980′s. Surrounded by paddy and village houses, the extensive site has a pleasant rural feel, yet it is very close to Chiang Mai.

Wiang Kum Kam is an ancient city aged over 727 years old. At present it is home to historic sites. Wiangkumkam is situated in the southeastern of Chiang Mai, i.e. between KM 3 – 4 on Chiang Mai – Lamphun Road which is in Tha Wang Tarn subdistruct, Saraphi district, Chiang Mai province. The city is located on the east bank of Mae Ping River. To get there, go straight from Nong Hoi security kiosk until you reach the intersection near Pa Kluay street isle. Keep going until you find Chedi Liem. Continue on Koh Klang Road past Wat Chedi Liam, to reach the McKean Institute. Follow the river to Ban Pa Dua for a pleasant rural ride and to see woodcarving.

At the Wiangkumkam Information Center, Wat Chedi Liam and Wat Chang Kam you can make a tour with a horse carriage (300 Baht per carriage per tour) or with a tram (20 seats, 1-5 persons 250 Baht, 6-10 persons 300 Baht, 11-15 persons 350 Baht, 16-20 persons 400 Baht per tram per tour).

At the information center you can also rent bicycles (20 Baht) or take a look at the Wiangkumkam Museum (10 Baht).

If you use horse carriage. He will trot's you around to 9 different temples and does his best to explain about each temple's history and past.The Package tours in Chiang Mai to Wiang Kum Kam visit the following sites.

McKean Institute
(KM.4 Koh Klang Road. Hours. 08:00-16:30. Tel: 817170)

This former leprosarium is a rehabilitation center set in beautiful, quiet grounds next to the river. Colonial-style architecture includes a church with flying Buttresses. The institute plans to open a museum in a building restored to its original 19th century condition. Information about the institute is available at the office.

Wat E-Kang

The grounds of Wat E-Kang (e kung) used to be deserted and overgrown, inhabited only by monkeys of the cercotithecidaespecies. Kang means monkey in northern dialekt, thus the locals call this temple Wat E-Kang. The Department of Fine Arts started the excavation work in 1985 and found a chedi behind a viharn which faces north towards a branch of the Ping River. Later in 2003 the excavation team found traces of a wall in the west of the chedi. More excavation work is done.

The chedi of Wat E-Kang remains mostly intact. It is a bell-shaped chedi on a high lotus base with torus moulding and is situated on the same base as the viharn. The base of the chedi is wide enough for a ritual walk around. Of the viharn only a big base is left. On the floor of the viharn are traces of bases for 16 pillars. There are stairways in front and on one side of the viharn, decorated with northern spiral designs (Tua Ngao, dtua ngou in the northern dialect).

The study of soil layers at Wat E-Kang ignited the first study of floods at Wiangkumkam. Evidence shows that there was a great flood which brought layers of different soils to the area. Other regular floods also contributed to the layers of sand, fine sand and gravel. Ancient artifacts dated from the 16th – 17th centuries, such as broken pieces from terra-cotta products from the Sankhampaeng and Wiang Kalong kilns were also found there. These parts had been scrubbed until the edges became smooth and had been buried among the layers of sand and soil. It is estimated that the flood that brought about the sediments and ancient artifacts took place in the 17th century or after.

From the architecture and the fact that plates of Fak Kham and Lanna Dhamma alphabets were found in the area, it is estimated that this temple is dated back to the 16th – 17th centuries.
Wat Nan Chang

Wat Nan Chang (narn charng) is an evidence for flooding in the past at Wiangkumkam. The 1.80 meters deep layers of sand and soil sediments were excavated in 2002 to 2003. Revealed were ruins of buildings similar to other temples in Wiangkumkam. Yet this temple is different in that there were 2 buildings of 2 periods on top of each other.

In the first period, a porch of the main gate and a wall had been built around a viharn and a chedi. In the second period the grounds of the temple were extended; the wall at the back was demolished and more buildings were constructed. The excavation team found ruins of a building of a square structure with 4 arches and a pointed tip. The stairway of this building features Makara (a mixed mythical creature of crocodile, dolphin and elephant pouring out a Naga (serpent) head from its mouth). This building was built on top of the demolished part of the wall from the first period. In the second period the wall was extended to envelop the buildings.

This temple is called Wat Nan Chang to honour the ancesters of the owner of the land. One interesting thing about this temple is that it faces north while other temples face east. It is speculated that it was built to face the now dried up Ping River, which was a transportation / travel route of the time. Apart from the Makara at the stairway, other beautiful stucco works found include designs of mythical creatures such as Kilen (a Chinese mixed creature of dragon, deer, cow and horse), Haemaraja (a mixed creature of lion and swan) and Singha (lion-like beasts). Those were found under the middle of the pedestal base of the main Buddha image inthe viharn.

In addition some Chinese ceramics of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) were found. Those were found at 2 different places; the pieces of the first place consists of 47 pieces neatly arranged in a jar and intentionally buried between the building with the square structure and other buildings. This might have been because the people needed to escape from war; later the sediments from the floods buried the jar. One of the pieces is is from the royal kiln of emperor Ta Ming Wan Li (1573 – 1619). At this time Chiang Mai was under Burmese rule. At the other place were 8 pieces found buried in the flood sediments in an area speculated to have been an earthen flood wall north of the temple. These ceramics are evidence of Wiangkumkam‘s relation with China and gave answers to many historical uncertainties about Wiangkumkam.

The temple is dated around the 16th to 17th centuries.
Wat Pu Pia

The name “Pu Pia” (pboo pbia) has been given by locals; the official name of this temple does not appear in any historical documents. The chedi of this temple has been left in near-complete condition and was the only visible part before excavation. Other parts were overgrown with bushes and a longan tree on a mound about 1.5 to 1.8 meters high.

The Department of Fine Arts started excavation of the temple in 1985 and found a viharn in front of the chedi. Evidence shows there were 2 constuctions on top of each other. There was a rite pavillion north of the viharn set by red sand-stone boundary stone slabs. To the northeast of the rite pavillion, an octagonal building was found with a worship altar nearby. The chedi has a tall base, a body with 4 niches for Buddha images on each side and is topped with a small bell shape. Each niche has beautiful decorative stucco spiral and floral designs.

The excavation and restauration was finished in 1986, though it is believed there must be other buildings, such as a wall. However, the excavation work can not be continued due to land ownwership conflicts.

From its architecture it can be assumed that this temple was build around the 16th to 17th centuries.

Wat That Khao

Locals, referring to the white chedi which must earlier been coated with lime, have given the temple the name

“That Khao” (tart kou). The Department of Fine Arts started excavation in 1985 and found a viharn in front of the chedi. Behind the chedi was a worship altar. To the south of the viharn ruins of a building had been found speculated to have been the rite pavillion. Behind the rite pavillion parts of a Buddha image had been found. This image would have been made of brick and coated with lime. The present main Buddha image of the temple had been contributed by locals – it does not contain any of the parts of the old one. A Fak Kham (fuck karm) alphabet plate dated in the 16th century and Haripunchai style Buddha amulets dated in the 15th century were also found there. There must be still other sructures in the compound, however, the excavation work can not be continued due to land ownwership conflicts.

The restauration was finished in 1986.
From its architecture it could be speculated that this temple was built around the 16th – 17th century.
Wat Phra Chao Ong Dam – Phaya Mangrai

The temple got the name Wat Phra Chao Ong Dam (pra jou ong dum), which means in northern dialekt “Temple of the Black Buddha Image”, from a burned bronze Buddha image found there. The other name, Phaya Mangrai, given by locals, refers to the king who established Wiangkumkam.

The Department of Fine Arts excaveted and restaurated the temple in 1989 – 1990.

The remains of the Phra Chao Ong Dam group consist of a viharn, a chedi and square bases. The viharn was built in a rectangular shape. A balustrade at the front stairway of the viharn has a spiral design made of stucco called “Tua Ngao” (dtua ngou, a kind of Thai decorative pattern). The chedi, located at the back of theviharn, was formed in a sqare base with indendet corners on top of an unadorned lower base. To the south of the viharn are 3 rectangular bases connected by a pathway.

The remains of the Phaya Mangrai group, located to the south of the Phra Chao Ong Dam group, are a porch of the main entrance, a boundary wall, a viharn, a chedi and an ordination hall (Ubosoth). The chedi, located at the back of the viharn, has a square base with indented corners that support a relic chamber with a niche for a Buddha image in each direction.

About 100 meters east from these monument a trace of the old Ping River, a dike and a small pavillion still remain there.

The monuments suggest that this temple was in the past a big monastery and the most important one in Wiangkumkam. However, most of its structures may have been covered by earth or are completely destroyed.

This temple was built twice and is dated to the 15th to 17th centuries
Wat Chedi Liam

The main feature of interest is the Haripunchai style chedi built around 1286. It is a square stepped chedi with Buddha images in niches at each level.

Wat Sri Bun Ruang

The old viharn of this temple has been given a new roof and is brightly decorated. The result is an ornate and very colorful building that mixes the old and the new.

Wat Chang Kam

It is believed that Wat Chang Kam (charng kum, elephants carrying) was Wat Kan Thom (garn tome). It was named Kan Thom after the builder who built this temple whose name appears in several legends and chronicles. According to the Yon (yone) chronicles, Phaya Mangrai had the temple built in 1290. The chedi was 18 meters high with a 12 meters wide base. There were two-tiered niches for the 4 directions. The lower tier of each niche housed a seated Buddha image, the upper tier housed standing statues of Phra Mokala, Phra Sarebuth, Indra and the Mother Goddes, respectively. There is a Bhodi (poe) tree, but there is no evidence that this tree is the sacred Bhodi tree described in the chronicles.

The Department of Fine Arts started the excavation of the temple in 1984 and found a viharn and a chedi of square structure with 4 arches and a pointed tip, situated on a low base. Terra-cotta Buddha plates of Hariphunchai (hurrypoonchai) style where found buried around the base of the viharn. The viharn and the chedi are estimated to be built around the 15th to 16th centuries. Moreover there was another bell-shaped chedi believed to have been renovated by a Burmese benefactor around the same time he did Wat Chedi Liam. This chedi featured crouching elephants shouldering the base of the chedi, thus the locals call this temple Wat Chang Kam.

Importent ancient artifacts found there are red sandstone plates with three kinds of alphabets:

1. Mon (Morn) alphabets dated around 1207 – 1307


2. Mon alphabets modified into Thai alphabets dated around 1277 – 1317


3. Sukhothai and early Fak Kham (fuck karm) alphabets dated before 1397

How to get to Wiang Kum Kam

The Wiang Kum Kam archeological park is too large to be covered on foot. There are several ways to get around. Tours around the site can be made by tram or horse and carriage. Tours take 45 minutes to 1 hour during which stops are made at six to nine ancient monuments. Tickets can be booked at the information center. Visitors receive a brochure in English with information about the site. You can choose the option of an organised Chiang Mai Cruise to Wiang Kum Kam. This included pick-up from the central of Chiang Mai to where you were taken to the Ping River for the gentle boat cruise south to the ancient city. Approaching from the river you see the distinctive Chedi Si Liam, a pyramid shaped chedi which was built by King Mengrai in memory of his dead wife. Closer inspection of the chedi reveals individually carved niches all with their own Buddha image Our tour included a horse-drawn carriage and the guide would take you around the sites or you can contact Chiang Mai Travel Agency in town to find a private tours Chiang Mai to Wiangkumkam for your group. I recommend, if you would like to know the all history of the ancient town, you shoud travel with a tour guide. Because there're many ruin temples in the area which included the interested history in the past.
Entrance fee & opening hours
The site opens daily from 8 am until 5 pm. Admission is free.

Tour to The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek

The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Tour

The amazing scope of the massive dimension and stunning beauty of the garden. The Royal Flora Chiang Mai is a testament to how well respected the king of Thailand is with his people.

Education hub on botanical agriculture of Thailand and global society related to promiscuity of plant species. Present parkland that suited the landscape is attractive environment through the seasonal. And advancements to the zone are always remarkable and To make available the education related to the compassion of His Majesty and the Royal Family of the growth of life and welfare of the population based on the philosophy off sufficiency and the new tenet.

You can find enough different varieties of flowers in the orchard to jumble even a botanist, with more than 2.5 million trees of 2,200 species on top of the a lot of different types of flowers. You can get gardens sponsored by a number of international countries, as well as corporately sponsored gardens and royal parklands in glorify of the king. The in favor flower species for example roses, tulips and orchids are all on display in the various parklands around the garden. Taking shots of the various varieties of flowers is 1 of a really in favor activities amongst visitors to the parkland. Booking tour to The Royal Flora Chiang Mai please contact Chiang Mai Travel Agency

The Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Garden offers many attractions :

Ho Kham Royal Pavilion This pavilion is the symbol of the garden. It features traditional architecture in the style of Lanna, Northern Thailand. The Pavilion has high ceilings and steep multi-tiered roofs, exquisitely guided in ancient technique. Visitors will be amazed by the uplifting beautiful of Lanna wisdom and craftsmanship. The insides showcase Paintings of King Bhumibol many activities aimed at the improvement of life for all Thai people. These works are an innovative juxtaposition of modern and traditional styles. The artists employ subdued tones of grey, red and gold, imbuing their work with a Strange. Dreamy quality. These Paintings feature backgrounds drawn from the stylized tradition of temple mural Paintings. with crisp – almost photographic “forms superimposed over them, imbuing the paintings with a surreal, otherworldly quality. The Pavilion also houses the gorgeous Tree of the Ten Kingly Virtues. It is comprised of layered orbs of gold Bhodi leaves, and symbolizes the fact that the King provides a garden of spiritual Shade for his people.

Thai Tropical Garden The enormous 100,000-square-meter garden showcased the diversity of tropical horticulture: fruit varieties, plants, flowers, herbs, and rare plants.

Corporate Gardens – Presented by various organizations and State enterprises, the Corporate Gardens showcase sustainability and eco-friendly agricultural techniques. The philosophy of these Gardens is driven by His Majesty tremendous insight and ingenuity to improve his people well-being. The idea is to spread knowledge and provide a model which Can inspire those who visit the Gardens to internalize His Majesty- theories and to go on to Iearn and Care for the world.

International Gardens – This is an area where visitors Can enjoy unique and innovative landscaping
as well as horticultural highlights from 33 countries around the world, such as Japan, India. Bhutan, and South Africa. Not only does the International Garden include plants but each country- beautifully showcases its Particular identity through architecture and art.

Indoor Exhibition – The indoor exhibit consists of hydroponics, a tissue culture nursery, as well as a dome for tropical plants and buildings for desert and temperate plants.

Outdoor Exhibition – The Outdoor Gardens includes water plants, a lotus garden, plants from each province in Thailand, plants which are believed to be auspicious, plants from Buddhist history, and plants painstakingly trained into incredibly beautiful shapes. There is also a building which exhibits information on the history of Thai horticulture. The enormous Outdoor Garden showcases the diversity of tropical horticulture.

Rare Plants - Ratchaphruek Garden displays rare plants including the ‘Royal Palm’ and the Double Coconut’, which Stand at the garden entrance, and ancient pine trees which species dates from 250 million years ago.

‘Royal Palm‘ – The smooth gray trunk, which is swollen at the base when it is young and at the
middle when it is mature, sculpts the palm into a bottle Shape. Its strikingly tall trunk can reach up to 20 meters in height, and its deep-green leaves make for an attractive tropical look.

‘Double Coconut’ or ‘Coco de Mer‘ – A native of the Seychelle Islands in the Indian 0cean. this palm is mostly- grown for ornamental reasons – the fruits resembling a double coconut contain the largest seeds in the plant kingdom – they are up to a0cm in diameter, 45 cm in length and Can weigh up to 14 kg.  years past, the nuts were believed to have aphrodisiac qualities, probably owing to their similarity- in appearance to the female pelvis region. In the 1700, the fruits were sold in Parts of Europe for a very high price. The tree was also once thought to be the Tree of Good and Evil in the biblical Garden of Eden.

Expo Plaza This was the focus of the exposition’s fun-filled activities, amenities, and services. Visitors were able to purchase products from the Royal Projects and authentic local products from Chiangmai such as handicrafts, paper umbrellas, and souvenirs.

Cultural shows A total of 45 cultural shows from various regions of Thailand were performed here, including traditional music and dance. In addition, cultural performances from other nations were presented in this place.

Open Time:  Royal Flora Ratchaphruek opens daily from 8 am until 6 pm.

Admission : Entrance fee is 100 Baht and Children is 50 Baht per person. Visitors can rent a bicycle or use an electric tram at 20 Baht per person.

Chiang Mai Borsang and Sankampaeng Village

Tour in Chiang Mai to Borsang and Sankampaeng Road

Exploring the Handicrafts of Chiang Mai Borsang and Sankampaeng Village

The largest and most popular local handworks in Chiang mai, thailand are situated all along a thirteen kms. stretch of the Chiangmai - Sankampaeng Road. A lot of manufacturer are situated all along the main road around the villages.

Tours Chiang Mai to San kampang crafts village, follows a road to the east of the town. along alongside of the road are various small factories manufacturing all number of goods that you've the opportunity to observe the craftsmen and women at the job and purchase their excellent goods. The trip takes you to see the worlds biggest gem gallery, the famous Thai silk company, the handmade umbrella factory, lacquerware, bronze goods, leather product, Celadon terracotta 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, it is possible to negotiate reasonable prices. 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.\

Woodcarving

Wood carving is considered one of Thailand’s finest traditional handicafts that have been passed down from the Sukhothai period (1238 – 1438 ). The evidence of the long existing sculpture art can be found on windows, door and other wooden parts of Buddhist temples, It’s easy to understand why ornamental wood carving in Thailand is such a highly specialized skill when you consider just how much intricate detail goes into every item created. Whetherit’s a tiny carved wooden bowl or an enormous engineered wooden structure, the sheer professionalism of the craft just cannot be faulted.

Thai Silk

Silk is one of the most valued an sought-after fabrics in the world. Yet, the origins of the production of this most exquisite material remains veiled in mystery, throught we belive it comes from China.

At the Thai Silkk Village you will discover the production oof Thai Silk that begins with the bombyx mori, a small worm that comes from the eggs of silk moth and that eats leaves of mulberry trees before building a cocoon from its sprittle. The bombyx mori usually produces silk thread, ranging from light gold to very light green, with lengths from 500 to 1,500 yards per cocoon. A single thread filament is too thin to use on its own so Thai women combine many threads to produce a thicker, usable fiber. They do this by hand-reeling the threads onto a wooden spindle to produce a uniform strand of raw silk. The process is a tedious one as it take nearly 40 hours to produce a half kilogram of silk. The production will then be soaked in hot water and bleached before dyeing, then woven a using a traditional hand operated loom.

Chiang Mai Celadon
Although ceramics were produced in Thailand as far back as the 9th century, the expertise and techniques for producing to tradition, the special glaze was developed to simulatr the appearance of jade which, for thousands of years, has been reserve by the Chinese as the royal gemstone. Today’s celadon centres on Sankampaeng Road. Baan Celadon and Siam Celadon factories use the same process as previously.

Chiang Mai Gem Gallery

Welcome to World Gems Group the famous jewelry store and the biggest Jewelry store, we have 6 chain branches located in the heart of 4 major city in Thailand, Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Chiangmai, all our jewelry have received the international ISO 9002 and ISO 9001:2000 with vast varieties Finished Design Jewelry been displayed.we have a certificate of GIA also. Our store has a specific jewelry masterpiece, gems, birthstone, wedding ring and more jewelry to choose from with producing and designing by our professional staff.

Our store office section have a high technology laser welder machine and advance Computer Gold Check up of our expert Gemologist, everytimes you visit and also our demonstration workshop is allow you to see how the production of jewelry in Modern World. Our store is a member of Thai Gems and Jewelry Trades Association of Thailand and the Thai Chamber of Commerce. ” Get Special price for your own direct booking to our Transportation” Our service providing creation of piece such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, pendants, earrings etc. Some other piece is a master piece including a high quality of precious stone such as diamon, sapphire, ruby, emerald, pink sapphire, cabochon, amethyst, garnet, peridot, jade, quartz, aquamarine, amethyst quartz, bluestare sapphire, cat’s eye, citrine, imperial topaz, tanzanite, smoky quartz, etc and we have the craftmanship on duty to create your instant design so that you would be accept a high impress with our service and product.

Chiang Mai Umbrella Village
For more than 100 years, the village of Borsang that is lacates on Sankampaeng road, has been associated with the production of umbrellas made from Saa paper, derived from mulberry tree bark.

The local history has been told that there was a monk travelling to neighbouring Myanmar where he came cross Saa paper umbrellas that offered protection against both the sun and the rain. He returned with the protection technique and introduced the umbrella to the elders of Borsang village, who added their own first, making umbrellas was just a hobby to do after the annual rice crop, wich could supplement villager’s earnings. The time passed by and the production of Saa paper umbrellas gradually flourished, which prompted villages to establish a handicraft c0-operative in 1941. In time, the production grew up to be made out of saa paper and silk, and images of birds, elephants and flowers were intricately hand-painted on the umbrellas Today, the production of Umbrellas from Borsang village is exported through the world and it can been seen at trades in Europe, in a wide variation of sizes and colours.Formerly introduced in Thailand by the Indian traders, the original techniques of silverware and jeweley making have slowly evolved through the influences of various periods of art. Particularly in Northern Thailand where silver work originated as a result of Buremese and Shan methods and styles, and developed rapidly afterwards to become a combination of techniques and designs,

The ethnic minority peoples (Tibeto-Buemese, Hmong and Yao, the Shan and Tai minorities of Vietnam and Laos) have had much influence on Thai silver works as well. Types of adornment and jewellery, crafted by one minority people have been adopted by other minorities; the present adornment and jewellery range of some minorities; the present adornment and jewellery range of some minorities also includes both ancient and more recent types.

The silver in Thailand is commonly used for jewellery, pictures made out of silver, picture frames, dishes,, silverware, purses and much more. The most common out of all of these uses are the jewellery and Chiang Mai is one of the places where the fitnest Thai silverware is produced, with skills passed down for centuries. Chiang Mai silversmiths like to make bracelets, rings and earrings. They have a very special chisels that they use to carve out designs in the bracelets and other jewelry. The silver pictures are also commonly made there. They get big sheets of silver paper and take the chisels to cave out the designs.

Muang On Cave

Before the springs it is worth taking the turning to the left to visit the Muang On caves. At the foot of the hill is an attractive Chinese Temple. The road then climbs much higher up the hill to the caves. A narrow scaled road leads up the side of a hill to a small car park. From there you have to climb up a steep naga stairway for about 100 meters before reaching the entrance to the caves. Make sure the lights have been switched on before descending into some big, deep caverns. A large seated Buddha image amidst stalactites creates an impressive effect. A 30 foot long “Reclining Buddha” named Pro Garoona Sai Yars. Built four years ago, this relaxed ‘fella’ looks strangely out of place in an environment that most people find “spooky” to say the least. The basement of the cave is littered with tiny images resting on small niches in the cave wall. These are dwarfed by a handsome meditative Buddha image that sits high up on a ledge just above a naturally formed basin of water. But the centerpiece of this spacious grotto is a gigantic stalagmite named “Jedee Mae Nomm Fah”. This awesome formation of nature is thirty feet high and ten feet in diameter. Wrapped around it are several brightly colored sashes in red, yellow and orange, resulting in projecting a surreal effect upon the entire scene, of the cave floor. It is an astounding sight.

A visit to the Muang On caves is only for the fit. Firstly there is a long climb up a Naga staircase from the car park, before reaching the entrance to the caves. The caves are well lit and there are young guides available to point out the major sites, which are also Buddhist shrines. However to reach the famous stalagmite it is necessary to climb down a long concrete staircase, which means it is along climb back up to exit the caves.

Sankampaeng Hot Spring

After visiting the factories on Sankampaeng road, and if you are in love with nature then head away from the tourist trail and visit the Sankampaeng Hot Spring. This Ideal destination is located 40 km. from Chiang Mai town and the journey is picturesque with scenic views of the mountains, through foot hills, paddy fields and plam nut oil tree plantations. The natural spring of Sankampaeng Hot Spring is emitting water with high sulphur content and said to cure ailments and rejuvenate the body. The water seems to be gushing out from a deep source someware beneath the ground and its temperature is at 100 degrees centigrade. The park covers an area of about 35 acres and has been developed into a series of natural hot springs, gardens, small canals, a water fall-swimming pool and private bungalows with bath to enjoy the natural benefits of the spring. At the entrance you can buy quail and hens eggs in nest woven bamboo baskets to boil in special tanks within the park. Many spa options such as foot massage, Thai massage and scrub are available ranging from 100-200 Baht.

Sankampaeng Hot Spring is an ideal destination for those interested in health and well-being. Although there is a sight swiff of sulphur, it does not affect this very quiet place, which is perfect to enjoy an afternoon with family and friends. If you wish you can also spend the night there; there are bungalows and camping tents available for rent.

How to go to Samkampaeng - Borsang?

Offering for a excellence and safety local trip for value. Visitors can be sure of exclusivity for your journey with private and join group trip as first insurance and skilled guide. If you want to reserve 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 conditions and you almost certainly uncomfortable.