Cultural Travel Trips in Chiang Mai

If going to Chiang Mai might think of mountains, a great atmosphere, the Northern Thai cuisine, the local language, simple life, and a city full of Lanna art and culture. There is still conservation to this day. If going to access traditional Chiang Mai culture, we recommend you to visit the following places to experience the Chiang Mai culture. You will see Chiang Mai from a new perspective.

Monfai Cultural Centre

Monfai Cultural Centre was established to inherit Lanna culture which is considered a cultural heritage. The Lanna traditions including include Lanna's marriages, Lanna's clothes, Lanna fresh markets that are full of Lanna food, we will see many kinds of food and rare food. Also, there are Lanna culture learning places. Visiting Monfai Cultural Centre will absorb Lanna culture as well.

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Wua Lai Silverware

Another culture valuable that is difficult to find craftsmen, is silverware. Wua Lai village reputed as a silverware village since ancient times with the exquisite delicacy in creating patterns on silverware that are made into various appliances. 

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It is not only designed antique silverware but also apply to make a contemporary accessory as well. If wanting to see how flawlessly beautiful Wai Lai silverware must visit the first Silver Shrine in the World at Wat Srisuphan Chiang Mai.

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Chalermrath Cultural Center, San Kamphaeng Silk Museum

It is a cultural learning center in one of 82 cultural centers around the country. The San Kamphaeng Silk Museum has a unique pattern of San Kamphaeng silk weaving. There is an umbrella made from mulberry paper that we can paint designs as well as a dance performance by wearing a beautiful silk dress.

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Chiang Mai Celadon

Celadon is a type of stone pottery made from natural black soil mixed with ashes and burned with the Lanna method. It is a unique green ceramic with classical beauty. This is a famous item in Chiang Mai for pottery lovers or home decorations.

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Tha Pae Gate

Tha Pae Gate or Chiang Rueak Gate is a Tourist landmark in Chiang Mai. Tha Pae Gate still retains the characteristics of an ancient city wall constructed of bricks and restored completely to its original form. 

We have probably seen the Songkran Water Festival at Tha Pae Gate. Moreover, there is the largest walking street in Chiang Mai is approximately 1 kilometer from Tha Pae Gate to Wat Phra Singh, Ratchadamnoen road that offers local products, food, local snacks, and souvenirs.

Eating Khantoke

Khantoke food is a Northern culture food with a bowl of Khantoke as a low round table that sitting on the ground and eating together. The food in Khantoke is Northern foods such as Green Pepper Chili Paste, Pork cracking, Hung Lay Curry, and many more Northern curry eaten with sticky rice. If going to Chiang Mai, you should try to eating Khantoke.

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Watch the Northern Culture Show

It would be better if sitting and eating a Khantoke food and watching the show together. The Northern Cultural Show including dance, music, lullaby making your meal even more delicious.

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This is just one part of the Chiang Mai culture that we have taken along the path. Of course, Chiang Mai still has any more cultural places to explore. If ready, go to experience Chiang Mai together.

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