The Elephant Dung Paper Park, as the name suggests, produces paper from elephant dung – a raw material readily available in Chiang Mai, the Thai province with the most elephant camps and sanctuaries. The park welcomes visitors and shows them the various stages of production, from collecting elephant dung samples to papermaking. A mechanized production line is not open to the public. Visitors can try their hand at making their own sheet of paper. There are also small workshops where you can create items like fans or larger works of art such as paintings. Allow 45 to 60 minutes for your visit, or a little longer depending on the difficulty of the workshop you choose. It's really cool and fun, especially with children, and the staff are very humorous. It's also an environmental project that deserves support.

Admission: 100 THB, children under 4 free. Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Elephant Poopoopaperpark is located in the Mae Rim district, about 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai. There is no public transport to get there, but you can easily negotiate a fare with one of Chiang Mai's famous red taxis. Alternatively, you can use the Grab app (similar to Uber in Thailand).

How to get there

How do I get to Elephant Poopoo Paper Park? Entrance fee: 100 THB, children under 4 free. Open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Elephant Poopoo Paper Park is located in the Mae Rim district, about 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai. There is no public transport, but you can easily negotiate a fare with one of Chiang Mai's famous red taxis. Alternatively, you can use the Grab app (similar to Uber in Thailand).