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THE EXPERIENCE

Highlights

The Sankampang District in Chiang Mai is famous for its handicraft industry, home to many of Thailand's major producers.
This half-day tour gives you the chance to explore traditional and modern artisan-made products, including teak wood carvings, silverware, lacquerware, high-fired ceramics, Thai silk, and cotton woven on old wooden looms.
Watch artists paint beautiful parasols in vibrant colours and learn how to make Chiang Mai’s famous Sa paper and umbrellas.
Visit a Thai Lanna handicraft centre and explore various shops offering handmade products like silverware, jewellery, and teakwood carvings.
Enjoy shopping at affordable prices for authentic local items.
Explore various artisan workshops and local shops showcasing teakwood carvings, silverware, high-fired ceramics, Thai silk weaving, paper-making, and silk parasols.

Your day, at a glance

Tour details

Sankampang District in Chiang Mai is the heart of Thailand’s handicraft industry, where many major producers are located. This half-day tour will take you through local artisan shops along the Chiang Mai - Sankampang Road. You'll discover a variety of traditional and modern handmade crafts such as elaborate teakwood carvings, intricate silverware, beautiful lacquerware, high-fired ceramics, Thai silk, and cotton being woven on old-fashioned wooden looms. You'll also witness vibrant silk parasols being made and painted by skilled artisans. Along the way, you’ll visit a famous Thai Lanna handicraft center and see how Chiang Mai’s famous Sa paper and umbrellas are made step-by-step. You will also visit a silk center, a silverware factory, a jewelry factory, and a teakwood carving workshop. It’s a great opportunity to purchase quality handmade items at affordable prices.

Itinerary

Morning Tour: 08:30- 12:00, Afternoon Tour: 13:30-17:00.
08:30 / 13:30: Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and travel to Sankampang District, the hub of traditional Thai handicrafts.
09:00 / 14:00 – Arrive in Sankampang and explore artisan workshops and local shops showcasing handmade crafts, such as intricate parasol painting, pottery, silk weaving, and jewellery.
Watch skilled artisans at work creating beautiful, detailed parasols and other crafts, and gain insight into their techniques and traditions.
Visit the Thai Lanna handicraft centre and see how Sa paper and traditional umbrellas are made, learning about the process and history behind each craft.
Take time to shop for locally made, high-quality products at affordable prices, perfect for souvenirs or gifts.
12:00 / 17:00: Return to your hotel after a memorable cultural tour, bringing home unique items and new knowledge about Thai craftsmanship.

What’s included

Included in your experience

English-speaking tour guide
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Air-conditioned transportation
All entrance fees as in the program
Travel insurance
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Not included

Personal expense and Gratuities
Optional tour

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Activity Information

Confirmation:

You will receive your booking number and booking voucher (prepaid/postpaid) instantly.
Prepaid vouchers are autoconfirmed.
To confirm postpaid vouchers, you must call customer care at least 1 day before the excursion date; otherwise, the booking will be automatically cancelled.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the specified pickup time.
If you are late, your booking may be rescheduled to a later time if available. Otherwise, it will be automatically cancelled with a 100% charge.
Drivers may be 15-30 minutes late due to traffic or unforeseen circumstances.
You can show either a printed or mobile voucher to the guide.
Please note that the activity time may be affected by factors such as weather, equipment maintenance, or safety protocols.

Travel Requirements (Thai nationals)

Thailand Pass is not required.
No quarantine or COVID-19 test is required upon arrival.
Must present a certificate of vaccination, or if unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated, an RT-PCR/professional ATK COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours before departure.
Can enter Thailand via all border checkpoints (for land travel).

YOUR BOOKING GUIDE

How to Use

Yes, they will have a direct entry ticket delivered to them via email.

Where your day begins

Pick up from the hotel

Meeting time: 08:30

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Pickup arrangements depend on the option you book. Confirm the final instructions in your booking details.

Good to know before you go

Before your visit

Free entrance for children below 100 cm
Child ticket is only applicable for children 100-140 cm
Children aged 0-2 can join the tour for free provided they do not occupy an additional seat
Children aged 3&ndash
8 would be charged 75% of the tour'
s rate.
Children aged 8-12 would be charged 50% of the tour'
s rate.

Cancellation policy

You can Cancel your booking before 3 days of the excursion date without any extra charge. You Can Cancel your booking 2 days prior with 50% Cancelation charges, After that full charge is applied for cancelation. Activity may be canceled due to any natural problem, in this case, we will offer to shift your booking to another date or you can also apply for a full refund.

Review the policy attached to your selected option before confirming.

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