Ban Si Pan Khrua : is famous for bamboo products and lacquerware. The village is located in Tha Sala sub-district.
Ban Muang Kung : is located in Nong Khwai sub-district, Hang Dong District. It is famous for earthenware.
Ban Roi Chan : located in Nong Khwai sub-district, Hang Dong District. It is famous for basketry products.
Ban Kuan Thahan Kaeo : is located in Thahan Kaeo sub-district, Hang Dong District. It is famous for earthenware.
Ban Nong Ap Chang : located in Sop Tia sub-district, Chom Thong District. It is famous for handmade naturally dyed cotton.
Ban Don Kaeo : is located in Don Kaeo sub-district, Saraphi District. It is famous for bucket weaving.
Ban Pa Bong : is located in Pha Bong sub-district, Saraphi District. It is well known for woven products.
Ban Ton Pao : is located in Ton Pao sub-district, San Kamphaeng District. It is well known for its high-quality Sa paper products.
Ban Ton Phung : is located in Ton Pao Sub-district, San Kamphaeng District. The village is famous for umbrella making and woodcarving.
*Ban = Village
Y. Development Cooperation (YC) : Located in Soi Mengrairasmi, Sermsuk Road, The YMCA of Chiang Mai established the Y. Development Cooperation in 1986 to market and sell handicrafts and natural products, produced in the cottage-industry fashion by poor rural people. The YC offers a wide range of products such as ceramics, Christmas decorations, candle holders, fabrics, lanterns, jewelry, Sa paper products, wooden products, silver plated products etc.
Bo Sang & San Kamphaeng route : This is the most famous route for those in search of excellent handicafts. On both sides of San Kamphaeng Road, are showrooms and factories where you can see how the products including silk, cotton, lacquer ware, ceramics, silverware, leather ware, umbrellas, woodcarvings and antiques are actually produced.
Dining in Chiang Mai : For those who are homesick in Chiang Mai, there are plenty of foreign but original restaurants serving Italian, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Pakistani and Arabic cuisine to meet certain cravings. In addition, vegetarian restaurants are also available. For Thai food lovers, there are also a variety of restaurants serving central, northeastern, and southern Thai cuisine.
Many tourists are also surprised to see street vendors selling a wide range of food, which are inexpensive. Popular items are barbecued chicken, pork and squid. To sample them without worries please make sure they are well cooked.
Northern Thai Food The people of Chiang Mai take pride in their distinctive cultural identity. The distinction of Lannas charming beauty is reflected in the lilting dialect, classic architecture, valued customs and traditions, expressive festivals, exotic handicrafts, and, of course, unique cuisine. It should be noted that the northern people traditionally sit on the floor eating food placed on a low table.
Northern people generally prefer steamed sticky rice to cooked rice. The rice is accompanied by Kaeng (curry) or Nam Phrik (chili paste) and vegetables (fresh or boiled). The two most popular local chili pastes are Nam Phrik Ong (chili paste with minced pork and tomatoes) and Nam Phrik Num (green chili paste).
Many tourists are also surprised to see street vendors selling a wide range of food, which are inexpensive. Popular items are barbecued chicken, pork and squid. To sample them without worries please make sure they are well cooked.
Northern Thai Food The people of Chiang Mai take pride in their distinctive cultural identity. The distinction of Lannas charming beauty is reflected in the lilting dialect, classic architecture, valued customs and traditions, expressive festivals, exotic handicrafts, and, of course, unique cuisine. It should be noted that the northern people traditionally sit on the floor eating food placed on a low table.
Northern people generally prefer steamed sticky rice to cooked rice. The rice is accompanied by Kaeng (curry) or Nam Phrik (chili paste) and vegetables (fresh or boiled). The two most popular local chili pastes are Nam Phrik Ong (chili paste with minced pork and tomatoes) and Nam Phrik Num (green chili paste).
