Bo Sang Umbrella Village Chiang Mai
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Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is located nine kilometers east of Chiang Mai. The village was once a part of the ancient Lanna Kingdom and has a unique charm and character of its own, which can be noticed in its treasure trove of beautiful temples, fertile rice fields.
The Bo Sang (meaning umbrella) Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is famous for its traditional Thai umbrellas and other handicrafts. Bo Sang Umbrella Village was originally a tiny village, where generations of families were engaged into umbrella making. Tourists from all over the world visit here in order to admire the beauty of the village and to buy the handmade umbrellas.
For more than two centuries, everyone in Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai was engaged in the trade of making umbrellas and parasols with silk, cotton and mulberry paper. The Bo Sang Umbrella Village is becoming one of the most popular Chiang Mai Tourist Attractions for viewing umbrellas being made. Tourist can also buy an umbrella as a souvenir.
You must visit Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Chiang Mai if you like sightseeing in Chiang Mai. The best time to visit the village is during the third week of January. This is the time when Bo Sang Umbrella Village holds its annual Bo Sang Umbrella Festival.
During the annual event the Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is brightly decorated and craft shops and stores line on both sides of the street to display their items including the colorful umbrellas and traditional lanterns. You can also engage in a round of healthy bargaining with the shop owners. This is undoubtedly the best time to buy world renowned umbrellas from the village. During this festival, many contests, exhibitions, cultural performances, local entertainment and a variety of shows are held day and night.
The Bo Sang (meaning umbrella) Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is famous for its traditional Thai umbrellas and other handicrafts. Bo Sang Umbrella Village was originally a tiny village, where generations of families were engaged into umbrella making. Tourists from all over the world visit here in order to admire the beauty of the village and to buy the handmade umbrellas.
For more than two centuries, everyone in Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai was engaged in the trade of making umbrellas and parasols with silk, cotton and mulberry paper. The Bo Sang Umbrella Village is becoming one of the most popular Chiang Mai Tourist Attractions for viewing umbrellas being made. Tourist can also buy an umbrella as a souvenir.
You must visit Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Chiang Mai if you like sightseeing in Chiang Mai. The best time to visit the village is during the third week of January. This is the time when Bo Sang Umbrella Village holds its annual Bo Sang Umbrella Festival.
During the annual event the Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is brightly decorated and craft shops and stores line on both sides of the street to display their items including the colorful umbrellas and traditional lanterns. You can also engage in a round of healthy bargaining with the shop owners. This is undoubtedly the best time to buy world renowned umbrellas from the village. During this festival, many contests, exhibitions, cultural performances, local entertainment and a variety of shows are held day and night.
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