Wellness Tourism Route: Ban Pong Kwao Community + Samoeng Center, Chiang Mai

Ban Pong Kwao Community builds on what is available within the community to become a health tourism destination. For example, Khum Samoeng is a place where Tai Lue wisdom created a Japanese onsen with the essence of the Tai Lue people. When these two tourist attractions are combined with OTOP products and GI products of the province, the resulting tourism route creates higher added value.

TAT

14 August 2022

Sustainable Tourism

Thai Massage

Soothe a weary body and mind with a soak in the onsen in the middle of nature

Chiang Mai is not just about mountain tops and natural travel routes. It also boasts a wellness travel route that brings nature into the retreat for the body and mind. Reward yourself just this once, especially enjoying the onsen route that enables you to soak in hot water from natural springs and enjoy dishes made from vegetables from organic farms for a completely holistic approach to self care.

PROGRAM

DAY 1

08.00 Arrival at Chiang Mai Airport

10.00 Arrive in Ban Pong Kwao Community and enjoy a Bai Sri Su Kwan welcome ceremony, then soak in Pong Kwao hot springs, relaxing amongst the surrounding forests while sipping on warm, healthy Gymnema Tea; have lunch at Krua Im Lamai

14.00 Free time then have a traditional Thai massage with a community masseuse

17.00 Checking in at Pong Kwao Village Homestay and having dinner

DAY 2

06.00 Travel to see the view at Mon Pha Chuang, then come back and check out from the accommodations

09.00 Go to Khum Samoeng and soak in hot spring water

12.00 Have lunch at Moreganic Restaurant, a vegetarian restaurant

13.30 Arrive at Kalm Village and explore the area for learning about arts, culture, and handicrafts across all regions of Thailand

15.30 Head to Intangible Bar, a non-alcoholic mocktail bar;

17.00 Check in to Haikin Ryokan, a ryokan-style resort, and have a Japanese style dinner

DAY 3

09.00 Arrive at Chiang Mai Celadon and learn how to mold ceramics

11.00 Shop for souvenirs at the Chiang Mai OTOP Exhibition, Distribution and Distribution Center

14.00 Travel back safely