Wood Carving Workshops Tour - Chiang Mai
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Wood Carving Workshops Tour - Chiang Mai
OVERVIEW
Baan Thawai village is home to generations of wood carvers, known for creating some of the best products in the country. Learn how the craftsmen produce their goods from start to finish, including wood products, gold leaf, silverware, and lacquer ware. The amount of time spent creating these items and the intricate hand carvings are sure to leave you amazed.
PROGRAM DETAILS
North Thailand is famous for the quality and uniqueness of its wood carving. At Baan Thawai, this art has been passed down from generation to generation. At present, a wide variety of wood carvings and other decorative items such as wood carving, wood-strips, gold leaf wood, antique wood, silverware, lacquer ware, hand-woven textile, basketry and earthenware, can be found. This half day tour shows you how Baan Thawai craftsmen produce their crafts by hand from the first stage to the finished product, and give you an idea of what there is to buy and take home as souvenirs from Chiang Mai.
NOTE: Tour is from 0900-1200 or 1400-1700.
PRICING: in Thai Baht per person
Rates are valid until 31 October 2010
| Number of people | 1 | 2 | 3-6 |
| Price Per Person (THB) | 1,600 | 850 | 600 |
Suggested Day Trips
This combination tour is a great way to experience the blend of cultures in Northern Thailand. Start with a tour of Studio Naeena, a group of weavers established by Patricia Cheesman to preserve traditional weaving techniques. These fabrics are an integral part of Thai culture. Continue to Wat Phra Thad Doi Suthep, one of the region's most sacred temples, to learn about the Buddhist religion that is so prevalent in Thailand.
Experience the rustic beauty of north Thailand with a visit to Mae Kampong and a bike ride through the lovely countryside lanes. At Mae Kampong, an excellent example of eco-tourism, immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of the local inhabitants and unspoiled sceneries. Return to Chiang Mai by bicycle, peddling through the picturesque countryside while surrounded by stunning mountain views.
End your trip with a night at...
The Chedi Chiang Mai, a new addition to the celebrated GHM Hotels portfolio, is an elegant retreat offering all the pleasures of resort living in the heart of this historical city.
The Manathai Village is a small boutique hotel in the heart of traditional Chiang Mai. Just steps away from the hotel, ancient temples mix with contemporary architecture and that charming feel has been carried over in to the Manathai Village.
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