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 Cultural
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 Traditional
Cotton Weaving Village
The Traditional Cotton Weaving Village is located 3 kilometres from
Mae Chaem District Offi ce in Tambon Tha Pha, Chiang Mai province.
About 150 households produce traditional northern style sarongs
in distinctive cotton of striking colours. Products can be purchased
locally at low cost for souvenirs.
Monks Collecting Alms on Horseback
In the hills near the village of Amphoe Mae Chan in Chiang Rai province,
monks collect their morning alms on horseback, a practice unique
to this area. Access to the region is by four-wheel drive only,
31 kms along the Chiang Rai-Mae Chan Road.
Oolong Tea Plantation at Doi Mae Salong
Doi Mae Salong Mountain in Chiang Rai province provides ideal conditions
to grow Oolong tea. The temperatures at elevations of 1,200 to 1,400
metres (3,960 to 4,620 feet) and soil conditions at Doi Mae Salong
are perfect – sharp differences in day and night temperatures
prompt slow growth of the tea plants, developing more aroma and
sweetness, and clouds surrounding the mountain allow the tea leaves
to absorb moisture.
 Monks
collecting Alms on Horseback , Mae Chan, Chiang Rai |
Thailand’s
rich cultural heritage, diverse customs, genuine hospitality, unique
natural environment and distinctive art impresses all visitors.
Cultural and agro ourism aims to show the traditions, values and
lifestyles of indigenous commun ties by inviting tourists to join
rural people in their everyday lives. Some enjoy homstay in farming
communities, growing mangos and mangosteens. Others help fi shing
groups in the rivers and lakes. Many of these projects have been
successful in allo ing rural residents to maintain their traditional
skills, gain income from their activties, pursue their lives in
their local areas, and preserve their cultural heriage.
