Borsang, a small village, 10km from Chiang Mai is renowned for its exquisitely hand-painted umbrellas, parasols, fans, lanterns made from mulberry paper and silk.
Each year, these unfailing dazzling creations, are the heart and focus of the annual Borsang Umbrella Festival to celebrate Chiang Mai's umbrella-making heritage with three days of contests, cultural performances, exhibitions, processions, variety shows and crowning of Miss Borsang pageant as the main highlight. Although this is the best time to come, other time of the year is also worth a visit.
Took a free VIP tram ride (driven and escorted by policemen and tour guide) along the 1km main street which is beautifully decorated to liven up the festival. You may take a round trip or drop off at any point you want and board again when they come by.
At the village, visitors can watch umbrellas being made and choose one from the numerous gorgeous colorful designs and other handicrafts or souvenirs as they make wonderful keepsakes and gifts for anybody.
HOW TO GET THERE: 111/2 BorSang-Sankamphaeng Road
1. By your own
Drive along San Kamphaeng road about 10km south east of Chiang Mai.
2. By Red Songteaw (anywhere in the city centre.)
Fare: about 100-200 Baht per trip
3.By White Songtaew
Parked at the footbridge of Ping River. (near flower market at Chinatown)
Fare: 15 baht per person. (Tell driver to drop you at Borsang or else you end up in Sankamphaeng)
NOTE:
Cross over to the other side of the road to catch any white songteaw back to Chiang Mai. Fare:15 Baht per person.
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