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Metal Castle, Phra That Si Mueang Pong – Wat Aranyawat

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Metal Castle, Phra That Si Mueang Pong - Wat Aranyawat

At Wat Aranyawat (Wat Ban Pong), Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai Province

 

     The location of the Loha Prasat Thipphayawiman Kham of Lanna, which is the 4th Loha Prasat in the world (but the first Lanna style in the world). The castle is decorated in white, contrasting with the gold color of the metal, looking beautiful and standing out on the #mountaintop.  It is built to cover the Phra That Si Mueang Pong, which is hundreds of years old.  This place also has an amazing story that the villagers and locals have seen at night, which is the 3 white lights floating towards the famous temples in Chiang Mai in all three directions and gathering at #Phra #That #Si #Mueang #Pong.  It is as if the gods and angels have gathered. The Loha Prasat Phra That Si Mueang Pong took more than 15 years to build and is now nearing completion.  Loha Prasat Phra That Si Mueang Pong is located southwest of Chiang Mai. If anyone has driven along Samoeng Road, Route 1269, you must have seen a large, pure white pagoda with a blue sky on the mountaintop.  It is incredibly beautiful. You will immediately feel the peace and grandeur.  #Everything here is white, quiet, beautiful, and the #panoramic view from there will take you as far as Chiang Dao Mountain. And on a sunny afternoon, the contrast of the white pagoda with the blue sky is beautiful.
     Before going up to Loha Prasat, Phra That Si Mueang Pong, you have to pass Wat Aranyawas. This place of worship is a very interesting stopover. With its natural-toned architecture, many golden bells and gongs, beautifully manicured green lawns and beautifully decorated red wooden doors. From the temple, you can choose to walk up to Loha Prasat, Phra That Si Mueang Pong via a quiet 900-step staircase or drive up a steep and winding road for about 1 kilometer (now changed to a shuttle bus).
     Wat Aranyawas, Loha Prasat, Phra That Si Mueang Pong welcomes both Thai and #foreign tourists to admire the architectural significance of the impressive pagoda for #tourists who have come to pay homage.

27 Michelin Guide Chiang Mai 2024 Restaurants, Delicious and Satisfying, you must go up north to try them!

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27 Michelin Guide Chiang Mai 2024 Restaurants, Delicious and Satisfying, you must go up north to try them!

Part 1

1.Baan Landai is another Chiang Mai restaurant that you must try at least once. The restaurant has selected delicious recipes from all over #Thailand to serve at the restaurant. The restaurant's #signature dish is the pork ribs baked in red wine sauce, with a smooth taste and fragrant herbal aroma. There is also flower tea, along with a variety of cocktails and mocktails to choose from to pair with your main dish.
2.Busarin is a new restaurant in the #Magnolia Café group. Those who love authentic northern food must not miss this restaurant because they have selected #popular northern dishes cooked according to the family's special recipe. Delicious menus that you must try include pork hang lay curry served with roti and pickled vegetables. The pork is soft and juicy and has been simmered in the curry for two days. The pickled vegetables are delicious and #unique because they use fresh lime juice instead of vinegar. There is also a sticky rice with custard and shredded salmon on top that is fragrant with fried aroma and slightly sweet sticky rice that you must try.
3.Han Thueng Chiang Mai is a gable-roofed restaurant that is thatched roofed, not far from Chiang Mai University. The interior of the shop is decorated in a simple rustic style. The taste of the food makes it a shop that attracts many people, whether they are tourists or locals. Plus, the friendly prices and #impressive service make it really no wonder why everyone who comes must be impressed with this shop.
4.Ekkachan This Thai restaurant has only 5 tables. The concept of the restaurant is #Slow Food or #fresh local food using local ingredients. The Chiang Mai chef team cooks in an open kitchen and makes their own curry paste from herbs and spices, maintaining the original taste completely. The signature dish is Gaeng Ra Waeng, which is rich with #homemade curry paste. The meat is cut into perfect pieces, soft and smooth on the tongue. If you like spicy, we recommend adding small fresh chilies. Another equally delicious dish is Khao Pad Kapi Kung Wan, which uses organic rice from a farm in Lamphun Province, cooked with sweet shrimp paste, and served with side dishes such as sweet shrimp, fresh chili, shallots, and mango.
5.Huen Suntaree, for those who love the Lanna style, must come here. I tell you, you will not be #disappointed, both in the #atmosphere of the restaurant and the food menu, because this is a restaurant located next to the river, plus live music all night long, so we can enjoy a delicious local-style dinner. I #guarantee that you will be full and #happy

Part 2

6.Huen Muen Jai, a Lanna-style happiness house that serves delicious traditional recipes. The must-try menu items here are Jok Pakkat, a sour soup with Chinese cabbage and pork, the original Hang Lay curry recipe, and the restaurant’s secret recipe Nam Prik Num. If you’re visiting Chiang Mai, don’t miss this restaurant.
7. Krua Long Khao, a Northern Thai restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. Anyone who checks in will feel refreshed and close to nature, sitting and eating in the cool air. The restaurant focuses on many local dishes using fresh ingredients. A menu that you must not miss is the roasted pork larb, crispy and soft with the fragrant aroma of spices, and the northern-style morning glory curry with fish that is spicy, delicious, and has a beautiful color that looks delicious.
8. Made Slowfish Made in southern dialect means “come” to convey the invitation to taste delicious food in a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant focuses on serving fresh seafood dishes using ingredients sent directly from small-scale fishermen in the southern region, especially Chumphon. They also select seasonal vegetables and fruits from organic produce from local farmers. The menu rotates according to the fresh ingredients of the day and uses simple cooking techniques that emphasize the natural delicious flavors from the sea. Seafood lovers, when checking in Chiang Mai, must not miss it.
9.Magnolia Cafe, a Thai restaurant serving homemade Thai recipes from all regions, prepared and served beautifully. Although there are no desserts on the menu, all customers will receive a delicious fresh Khanom Piak Pun as a final dish
10. Mina, a Lanna-style Thai restaurant hidden in a rice field that we must not miss to check in. As for the must-order dish, it is the 5-color rice, eaten with various Thai dishes. Each dish is beautifully decorated with colorful flowers or fruits. For those who do not eat meat, the restaurant also has a variety of vegetarian menus to choose

Part 3

11.At Jantra, the restaurant of the Jantra Kiri Hotel, which has a good atmosphere, nature #lovers will be delighted with the #beautiful view of the #mountains, including the delicious taste of the food because it is a restaurant that serves both Thai food and #northern local food. You will be full with delicious food and also be satisfied with the beautiful view.
12. Rasik Local Kitchen, a restaurant in the heart of Chiang Mai, serves both classic and seasonal menus using fresh local ingredients. The young Chiang Mai chef cooks his own food in the open kitchen and is also a chatty person, creating a #relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for the customers in the restaurant. We recommend ordering the Mon Rose Roasted Pork Curry, a simple menu but packed with traditional flavors. The sliced ​​pork is soft and juicy, the homemade curry paste is spicy, and sprinkled with fresh rose petals. Another must-try menu is the Stewed and Grilled Beef Shank with Chili Paste and Roasted Rice. The beef shank is grilled over charcoal and cooked in the authentic Northern style. It is eaten with spicy condiments. This restaurant requires a reservation.
13. Krua Saiyut and Mor Sai, a #Thai restaurant serving a #variety of dishes from every region of Thailand. The dishes are recipes from Mor Sai's mother, or Ajarn Saiyut, who is a former cooking teacher. The restaurant looks simple with a warm atmosphere like eating at home. However, every dish is meticulously prepared. This makes every dish an art of #cooking that makes the diners feel as if they are in a palace.
14. Suan Tun In, a restaurant with a nice atmosphere, close to nature, with a beautiful fish pond to enjoy. When you come here for the first time, you will get to eat a set menu. When you come back again, you will be able to choose a menu from the owner's cookbook. For the best dishes, the #recommended menus are the pork ribs with cabbage and sour pork curry.
15. Krua Pa Oi, a very popular made-to-order restaurant where locals often eat. With its delicious, rich and full-flavored flavors, anyone who tastes it will be #impressed by this cooking. Because the restaurant can make ordinary dishes taste extra special. No matter how long the wait is, it is worth the wait.

Part 4

16. Dan Khao Man Kai, San Sai branch, a famous chicken rice shop that you must try at least once. The rice is fragrant, the grains are beautiful and delicious. The chicken is firm and juicy, especially the pieces with a little skin. It is delicious. Served with a delicious dipping sauce and goes well with the delicious soup. Anyone who tries it will love it. Ordering just one dish is not enough.
17. Ko Neng (Wichanon Road Branch) A popular Patongo shop in Chiang Mai that you must visit because they have transformed the original Patongo into various shapes that look even cuter and more delicious, such as crocodiles, dinosaurs, dragons, and elephants. The taste is also delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, guaranteed to be legendary deliciousness for over 30 years.
18. New Chang Moi Noodles is a noodle shop with a delicious soup that is outstandingly flavorful and fragrant with spices. The ingredients are packed in a satisfying bowl. The crispy pork has little fat, is delicious and not greasy. The offal has no fishy smell. Another recommended menu is the stewed pork rice. The pork is soft and delicious and melts in your mouth. The sauce is delicious and well-rounded. This is another delicious Michelin Guide restaurant that you have to try for yourself.
19. Khao Soi Lung Prakit Kad Kom, a famous street food Khao Soi shop which has been legendary for over 40 years. The most popular menu that you must not miss is the delicious Khao Soi with beef. It is Khao Soi with a thick curry that is just right. The beef is stewed until soft and delicious, melting in your mouth. The noodles are boiled until soft and not mushy. Served with side dishes of pickled shallots, pickled mustard greens, and lime.
20. Khao Soi Mae Mani, an original Northern restaurant, is delicious, tasty, and affordable. I must say that Khao Soi lovers can’t miss this. They have a variety of noodles to choose from, such as glass noodles, instant noodles, and thin noodles. All of them are delicious. You can get Khao Soi with chicken, beef, or pork. I guarantee that you will love it. If you don’t try it, you will regret it.
21. Khao Soi Mae Sai: The world-famous Khao Soi curry noodle dish is served here in a delicious and reasonably priced version. When you get there, don't miss trying the soft Khao Soi with the fragrant aroma of spices. But we recommend leaving room for the Nam Ngiao noodles as well, as it is a delicious northern Thai dish cooked in a Chiang Rai style recipe. During lunchtime, it gets very crowded, so you have to hurry and reserve a spot for some delicious food.

Part 5

22. Uncle Khajorn Wat Ket, a famous sticky pancake shop that has been in business for over 30 years. The shop's #signature menu item is the crispy rice cracker, square shape, delicious and rich filling, thin and soft dough, delicious and fragrant taste. #Another menu item that you can't miss is the sago stuffed with pork, thin and chewy, full of filling, fun to chew, perfect salty and sweet taste.
23. Rod yiam Let's come to the #noodle shop. With the best noodle shop that #@beef lovers must go to try the perfectly tender stewed beef. Every bite is satisfying. You don't even have to bite hard. Along with sipping the delicious soup. I must say it's good for the heart. Plus there's a curry rice menu. Delicious and satisfying for both beef noodle and curry lovers.

24. #Roti Pa De, a legendary roti shop that sweet lovers must go and try. Let me tell you, it's so delicious that you'll have to exclaim "wow" because from the outside it looks like an ordinary roti or street food shop, but the taste is really extraordinary. #Guaranteed by the rather long line to buy, but it's worth it to enjoy the roti with various fillings, such as banana, cheese, chocolate, orange, and fresh milk, hot tea, etc. When you visit Chiang Mai, you must not miss it.

25. Sane Thai Cuisine Halal restaurant serves a variety of meat dishes in a relaxed atmosphere by the Ping River. You can choose to sit inside or outside. The meat dishes here are well-seasoned and have a well-rounded flavor. The signature dish is the beef rice, perfectly cooked rice with fatty beef, topped with sliced ​​grilled beef and egg yolk. The aroma of the meat is full of flavor. Another dish you should try is the Thai Tom Yum with beef shank, which is fragrant with spices. The large pieces of beef shank are stewed to perfection, giving it a soft and smooth texture. There are also tendons on the meat, adding a chewy texture that is fun to chew.
26. San Pa Khoi Kanom Jeen: Satisfy noodle lovers with this awesome #Kanom Jeen shop! It is a famous Kanom Jeen shop in San Pa Khoi Market. The taste is amazing! But the price is very friendly. There are many types of curry to choose from, such as Nam Ngiao, Nam Ya Kati, Green Chicken Curry, or Red Curry. If you like any menu, go for it!
27. Tue Ka Ko in front of Prince College, a street food shop that #fried food lovers will love. The shop has been open for over 20 years. The signature menu item is fried dough snacks in round shapes, cut into bite-sized pieces. Inside is a generous taro filling. The taste is delicious, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Another highlight is the dipping sauce, which has a sweet and sour taste and sprinkles a few peanuts on top. It is guaranteed to please all fried food lovers.

Have fun Walking and Shopping at 10 Markets in Chiang Mai

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Have fun Walking and Shopping at 10 Markets in Chiang Mai

1.Kad Ba Pao

Walk around in the middle of a coconut plantation at #Kad Ba Pao in Chiang Mai Province. This is a market with a great atmosphere that has been set up in the middle of a coconut plantation! Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the view of the coconut trees lining the market. There are many types of food to choose from in the market, including food, snacks, and drinks. You can walk and eat until you are so full you could roll home.

Location: 94/2 Moo 3, Soi Langkarn Soi 4, Fa Ham Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai

Opening and closing times: Saturday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

2.Kad Chamcha
Experience the #slow-life community lifestyle, take a leisurely stroll at Chamcha Market, Chiang Mai Province. Come take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the cool breeze at Chamcha Market. Although it is a small market, the atmosphere is very chic. Kad Chamcha is located in the Heart space at Chamcha area in the Long Him Khao community, Chiang Mai Province. The atmosphere inside is full of interesting things to shop for, including craft works, handmade works, clothes, accessories, and both savory and sweet foods. It's not all. There is also folk music playing from evening until night, which is very good for the heart. There are also many beautiful photo spots to choose from. So, invite the person next to you to take a leisurely stroll, take beautiful photos, and enjoy the cool breeze at Chamcha Market.
Location: 13/16 Soi Ban Chiang Saen 7, Moo 2, Tambon San Klang, Amphoe San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai Province
Opening-Closing Time: Open every Saturday-Sunday from 09.00-14.00 hrs.
3.Kad Jing Jai Market
Walk around the #morning market in the style of a chic person at Jing Jai Market, Chiang Mai Province, the first chic organic agricultural market in Chiang Mai! A source of organic vegetables and fruits, or in other words, a craft market that gathers a variety of #handmade products. #Guaranteed to please chic people. In addition, there are clothes, household items, and delicious food gathered at this market. Each zone is clearly divided. The market opens every Saturday-Sunday morning. Importantly, shoppers, don't forget to bring a cloth bag because the market does not use plastic bags to help conserve the environment. Shopaholics, don't miss it. Wake up early to walk around the market and chill this Saturday-Sunday.
Location: Jing Jai Farmers Market 45, Atsadathorn Road, Chang Phueak Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province
Opening-Closing Time: Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
4.Yunnan #Chinese Market
Open your eyes and ears to a market full of rare food items! At #Yunnan Chinese Market, Chiang Mai Province, the oldest and most famous Chinese-style market, just walking in is like opening up a new world of food that you have never seen before. It is a source of Chinese, Muslim and Shan food that is very unusual. There are everything from drinks, snacks, fruits, fresh vegetables to main meals. When you come to this market, we recommend you try the Xiao Long Bao, Chinese-style stewed beef noodles that are made fresh in front of the shop. There are also Muslim and Shan food. I must say that when you come here, you have to try them all. The food is delicious and inexpensive. You will also get to experience a slight Chinese atmosphere.
Location: Charoen Prathet Road, Soi 1, Kalae Night Bazaar Project
Opening-Closing Time: Friday-Saturday, 5:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
5.Baan Kang Wat
“Baan Kang Wat” is a chic and chill check-in spot. Don’t miss it when you come to Chiang Mai!! When it comes to Chiang Mai, there must be something chic. But what has both chic and chill is “Baan Kang Wat”, a local-style community that is both an Art Space and a chill check-in spot. Here, there are many shops selling chic products, handmade products, craft products, drinks, snacks, and bakery products. I must say that the atmosphere around here is chill and slow-life, just like Chiang Mai. Especially if you go during the winter, I must say that shopping is very enjoyable. The weather is perfect.
Coordinates: 191 Ban Ram Ping Road, Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai
6. Kad Luang (Waroros Market)
Walk around and enjoy the delicious food! If you come to Chiang Mai and have never been to Kad Luang, it is considered that you have not been there at all. Because it is a famous market for Chiang Mai people. There are many foods. You can eat from morning until night. I tell you that food lovers will love this! Prepare to jot down this on your list. I guarantee that it is awesome. You should definitely follow in its footsteps.
Coordinates: Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai
7.Kad Kong Kong
A market full of food, there are local foods, snacks, desserts, drinks, #fresh #fruits and #vegetables. In addition to food, there are also clothes, household items, and many kinds of plants to choose from. The prices are very cheap and friendly to the wallet because this market focuses on selling to students. But let me tell you that even though the prices are cheap, the quality is not bad. Importantly, this market is only open on the first Thursday - Friday of the month. If you miss it, you have to wait until next month.
Location: 9/2 Suthep Rd., Suthep Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province
Opening - Closing Time: First Thursday - Friday of the month, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
8.Kad Kham Thiang
Hunting for trees, bringing pure ozone to your home! At Kad Kham Thiang, Chiang Mai Province, during the COVID era, we have to stay at home like this. Let's find trees to plant to make our eyes comfortable. WFH is boring. Wake up early to do an activity like watering plants to make your heart feel refreshed. I assure you that this is another free time activity that is worth doing. Don't wait, start your car and go shopping for plants. Before leaving the house, don't forget to wear a mask, wash your hands with alcohol gel often, and keep a social distance.
Coordinates: 100 Kham Thiang Market, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province
Opening-Closing Time: 09.00-18.00
9.Kad Ton Payom
Another place to buy souvenirs in Chiang Mai Province. In addition to selling many souvenirs, there are also coffee shops, #souvenir shops, local clothing, and local food to buy as #gifts for your family at home. The atmosphere is also #relaxed because the vendors are all friendly.
Coordinates: Tambon Suthep, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
10. Kad Ton Lamyai

Kad Lamyai is an old market of Chiang Mai people because it has been with Chiang Mai people for a long time. It sells everything from fresh food, household items, general food and many types of clothes. It is only a short distance from #Waroros Market. If you are not satisfied after walking around Waroros Market, you can continue shopping at Kad Ton Lamyai.

Coordinates: 88/1 Wichayanon Road, Chang Moi Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province

Chiang Mai Home Host Cooking Experience

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Chiang Mai Home Host Cooking Experience

Discover the architecture of traditional Thai Lanna house and rice barns

               Your Thai family will also demonstrate their baskets to garden,family orchid with many types of fruit and select fresh ingredients to add to the day cooking extravaganza. You will learn to cook traditional home cooked recipes with authentic Northern Thailand flavors that are different from standard dishes offer in commercial cooking class.Best of all you will have the opportunity to get to know a real Thai family and be their house guest for the day.Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch or dinner with your family (cooked together)

Cooking Experience menu

1.obb kai(Red curry with chicken)
2.Nam prik ong(minced pork with tomato)
3.phad ma khaue yao (stir fired green eggplant with sweet basil
4.Tom som kai(Chicken sour soup)
5.Klauy boud (banana in coconut milk)
✅Drinking water,tea are included
✅Fruits in season included

Chiangmai Fabric eco print Experience

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Chiangmai Fabric eco print Experience

Learn the art of Chiang mai fabric eco print with no prior experience required.Create exquisite,one-of-a-kind textile with your own hands

What learners will receive:

-Custom-made fabric piece crafted to your preferences.
-Refreshing,#healthful-beverage from organic herbs,lime with honey.
-An #unforgettable Thai-culture #experience,#embracing the true essence of Chiang mai village life!

Lanna Wisdom Learning Activities

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Lanna Wisdom Learning Activities

Lanna Wisdom Learning Activities

-Umbrella writing, folding fan writing

-Create different kinds of flags

-Natural color tie-dye fabric

-Herb compress

-Modeling clay

-Make local desserts

-Bamboo basket craft

-Lanna offerings

-Komloy

You can choose 2 items. The duration is about 3 hours. Wear Thai traditional costumes and take beautiful photos.

*** The activity location is in Chiang Mai city.

200-year-old Yong community, Ban Pa Tan, one of the villages in the value-added tourism promotion project

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200-year-old Yong community, Ban Pa Tan

one of the villages in the value-added tourism promotion project

Connecting nature and the local economy Chiang Mai Province

     Ban Pa Tan” Buak Khang Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province is a "Yong community" that has inherited wisdom for more than 200 years. This is another village in “Tourism promotion project adds value Connecting nature and the local economy Chiang Mai Province” organized by the “Chiang Mai Provincial Community Development Office” with the objective To develop the community's potential to develop into a tourist attraction. Upgrading and adding value to tourism products and services with the Lanna cultural base. and the development of tourism communities in Chiang Mai province To be a model community in community tourism
     This community is considered a tourist attraction that is ready to welcome tourists. Each house has various folk wisdom handicrafts for you to see, such as making basketry, weaving rice boxes from palm leaves, weaving baskets, weaving brooms, making lanterns, making ancient kilo hats, making Nam Hang, making narrow rice, weaving, sewing local clothes. local herbal products and growing vegetables, gardening, sufficiency economy, etc. There are also Yong costumes for both women and men for rent at a price of 50 baht per set. You can wear them to take beautiful photos. In addition, within the village there are homestays and restaurants providing full service.

Study culture Visit the Tai Khoen area, San Kang Pla, San Kampang, Chiang Mai.

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Tai Khoen area, San Kang Pla

          Trace the history of the "Tai Khen" ethnic culture in the past that has been descended for a long time and still maintains a beautiful culture. In the reign of King Kawila  Forcibly removed a group of Tai Khen people Come to live in Chiang Mai. More than two hundred years have passed. But nowadays the Thai people are shy. Still maintaining a strong community identity. Every direction throughout the area Taking everyone to the cultural source of Tai Khen, San Kang Pla Village. San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province which San Kang Pla village It is a small village in San Kamphaeng District. Almost all the villagers here are  Tai Khen people. Descended from ancestors who immigrated from Chiang Tung, Burma.
     Inside the cultural center of Wat San Kang Pla. It consists of exhibitions that provide knowledge about history. The history of the shy Thai people Clothes and costumes of shy Thai people Both old items passed down from ancestors and those newly sewn by a group of housewives. Including appliances used in daily life The establishment and operation of the museum is a collaboration between the temple and the community. It can be considered that this center is an important source of local history learning for the people in the community and neighboring communities.

Lhong Him Khao Community

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Lhong Him Khao Community

It's a small art community. that has a way of living together with nature Open only on #Saturday and #Sunday.
           Located at Ban Mon, San Klang Subdistrict, it is an art community that has a way of living together with nature. Located in the area along the Khao River. "Long Him Khao" is a native language that means Community or area along the Khao River The community is divided into small Lanna wooden houses, restaurants, coffee shops, and local clothing shops. Each house will open its doors to sell their own products. “#Chamcha Market” is a small market under the rainforest tree that collects many handicrafts, handicrafts, food and drinks. to distribute to #tourists In addition, there will be a special activity "Kad To Nyon" with cultural performances. Annual sale of #handicrafts and handicrafts of people in the community. Open only on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wat Sri Suphan

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Wat Sri Suphan

also called The Silver Temple

          Wat Sri Suphan is truly one of the most #beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. This unique temple is almost completely clad in silver. It is one of a kind in Thailand and perhaps in #Asia.
          As one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai, Wat Sri Suphan was originally built in the 16th century during the Mangrai Dynasty when the 11th king of Lanna Kingdom, Phra Muang Kaew, ruled the kingdom between 1495 and 1525.
          Since the original construction, the temple have been rebuilt and renovated over the different #historical periods and in #modern time.Today’s Silver Temple is the result of a renovation from 2008 to 2016 performed by the silver craftsman in the surrounding #Wua Lai community who have built up an impressive knowledge of fine metalwork over many generations.
          Wat Sri Suphan is a unique and exquisite modern interpretation of traditional Lanna design. From the walls to the roff, the temple is completely covered in a combination of silver, nickel, and aluminum. Even the Buddha statues are covered in silver.
          Most of the work is carried out using aluminium (areas where silver isn’t practical) with precious silver being reserved for the holy images and the most crucial architectural elements. However that should not detract from the actual workmanship itself as it’s incredible and #highly detailed.