The village of Bo Sang (also spelled Bor Sang) is located about ten kilometers from Chiang Mai and is famous throughout Thailand for its paper umbrellas. A monk discovered umbrella making in Myanmar and introduced it to his village over a century ago. Upon arrival in Bo Sang, a visit to the Bo Sang Umbrella Making Center is highly recommended. Behind the showroom, artisans work on all stages of umbrella production, from constructing the frame to painting the designs. You will also find artists there who offer to paint various items (phone cases, bags, traditional clothing, wallets, etc.) for 100 baht. Afterward, you can explore the narrow lanes and discover more workshops. Here, umbrellas are made, the famous Sa paper is produced, and other handicrafts (silver, wood, etc.) are crafted. Every January, the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival takes place. The highlight of the event is the bicycle parade. I will post the exact dates on the website as soon as they are finalized.

No entry fee (not even for the umbrella manufacturing center).

To travel from Chiang Mai by public transport, you can take the white songthaews (shared taxis) from Warorot Market. These will drop you off at the intersection near the Bor Sang umbrella manufacturing center. The ride costs about 30 baht and takes approximately half an hour.

How to get there

How do you get to the umbrella-making village of Bo Sang? From Chiang Mai, you can reach it by public transport by taking a white songthaew (shared taxi) from Warorot Market. This will drop you off at the intersection near the umbrella-making center of Bo Sang. The ride costs about 30 baht and takes approximately half an hour.