Pha Chor Canyon and Handicrafts Tour
ID: GYG1324045-2022231
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of Pha Chor Canyon on a tour from Chiang Mai. Explore the Sankampaeng district, known for its traditional handicrafts, and visit local factories.
Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Wang National Park, followed by a few kilometers off-road. Arrive at Pha Chor, a unique natural wonder formed millions of years ago when the Ping River ran through the area. Over time, the river changed course, creating a hill. Subsequent erosion created soil pillars and cliffs of interesting shapes.
Take a walk to the site, leading down a stretch of steps through narrow corridors of tall trees and sandy rocks. This natural trail of 900 meters offers a variety of ecological and geological features with signs written in English. From the starting point, enjoy a beautiful view over Chiang Mai’s valley, including Lamphun, Sanpatong, and Doi Inthanon.
Next, head to the Sankampaeng district, renowned as Thailand's hub for traditional handicrafts, including hand-painted Bo Sang umbrellas, silk weaving, teak wood carving, silverware, and lacquerware. These local industries offer factory tours, providing a firsthand look at artisan craftsmanship with opportunities to purchase unique, handmade souvenirs.
Highlights
- Marvel at the natural beauty of Pha Chor Canyon and its unique formations
- Enjoy a scenic drive through Mae Wang National Park to reach the canyon
- Explore the Sankampaeng district, known for its traditional handicrafts
- Discover the art of hand-painted Bo Sang umbrellas and silk weaving
- Visit local factories and see artisans at work creating unique souvenirs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The walk to Pha Chor is scenic and quiet, suitable for most people but perhaps not recommended for elderly people.
The natural trail is 900 meters long and offers a variety of ecological and geological features with signs written in English.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Pha Chor cliffs
- Scenic walk through narrow corridors of tall trees and sandy rocks
- View over Chiang Mai’s valley including Lamphun, Sanpatong and Doi Inthanon
- Visit to Chiang Mai home industries in Sankampaeng district
- Factory visited traditional handicrafts
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
