San Kamphaeng Guide

San Kamphaeng is a destination not to be missed for those visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand. The village is home to two main attractions: the Cotton & Silk Weaving Village and the Hot Springs. The Cotton & Silk Weaving Village is a major production center for Thai silk and cotton, where locals use traditional wooden looms to create high-quality fabrics in a wide variety of patterns. The Hot Springs, located 36 km from the town, offer natural surroundings, a high sulphur content water which possess curative and restorative properties, and various facilities such as accommodations, dining and mineral water bathing rooms.

Shopping enthusiasts will also find San Kamphaeng to be a paradise, as it is home to the popular Sankampang Road, a 13 km strip lined with factories and showrooms selling craft goods of all descriptions. Visitors can wander around the workshops, watch the craftsmen at work, and purchase souvenirs such as Thai Silk, Celadon, wood carving, Sterling Silver, Lacquer Ware, Jewelry, Saa Paper, Umbrellas, and more. With some knowledge of comparable goods elsewhere, it is possible to negotiate reasonable prices.

San Kamphaeng is also a hub of the early Lanna civilization. According to the discovery of the stone inscription, the district was flourished in its civilization and culture. With the great patronage in Buddhism of the great king Mangrai, San Kamphaeng is home to some of the most delicate pieces of art that reflected the faith, nature, and life of the Lanna people at that time.