Half Day Muang Kung Pottery Village and TonKwen Temple (Private Tour)
4 h
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Stop At: Wat Ton Kwen (Wat Intharawat), Ban Ton Kwen,Soi 3, Nong Kwai, 50230 Thailand
Kwen Temple (Intharawat Temple) is one of the finest examples of classic Lanna style architecture in Northern Thailand. The complex consists of a viharn, an open pavilion and a large open mondop. The temple is one of the very few remaining wooden temples in its original state in Chiang Mai province. The temple is under the care of the Thai Fine Arts Department. Renovations have been carried out aiming to leave the original structures in tact as much as possible.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Baan Muang Goong Pottery Village, 10 Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road, Chiang Mai Thailand
One of Thailand’s most well-known pottery villages, has been told its history by the ancestors from generation to generations that their ancestors who settled down in this village were Tai people who had been herded from Mong Phu and Mong Hsat in Kengtung, currently is town in Shan State, Burma. It was an escape from an invasion of Burmese soldiers. Here you will see and learn more about traditions of Lanna Pottery (Northern Pottery). The most popular product is the traditional earthenware jug (Nam Ton) as this keeps water naturally cool that has narrow top, bulge middle. We will walk to local houses to see their lifestyle and learn how to produce their products from the local people. You will make 1 product which it takes about 1 ½ -2 hours before taking it home.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wat Ton Kwen (Wat Intharawat), Ban Ton Kwen,Soi 3, Nong Kwai, 50230 Thailand
Kwen Temple (Intharawat Temple) is one of the finest examples of classic Lanna style architecture in Northern Thailand. The complex consists of a viharn, an open pavilion and a large open mondop. The temple is one of the very few remaining wooden temples in its original state in Chiang Mai province. The temple is under the care of the Thai Fine Arts Department. Renovations have been carried out aiming to leave the original structures in tact as much as possible.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Baan Muang Goong Pottery Village, 10 Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road, Chiang Mai Thailand
One of Thailand’s most well-known pottery villages, has been told its history by the ancestors from generation to generations that their ancestors who settled down in this village were Tai people who had been herded from Mong Phu and Mong Hsat in Kengtung, currently is town in Shan State, Burma. It was an escape from an invasion of Burmese soldiers. Here you will see and learn more about traditions of Lanna Pottery (Northern Pottery). The most popular product is the traditional earthenware jug (Nam Ton) as this keeps water naturally cool that has narrow top, bulge middle. We will walk to local houses to see their lifestyle and learn how to produce their products from the local people. You will make 1 product which it takes about 1 ½ -2 hours before taking it home.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Transportation by air conditioned car/minivan with licensed Driver
- English speaking tour guide with TAT license
- One person with one learning set
- All activities as mentioned in the program
- Travel accident insurance
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off inside city area
- Entry/Admission - Wat Ton Kwen (Wat Intharawat)
- Entry/Admission - Baan Muang Goong Pottery Village
Not included
- Your personal expenses
- All kind of alcohols & soft drinks
- Other optional tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off out side city area
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- You should dress appropriately, T - shirt with short sleeves and long trousers is perfect for Temple tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
85%
Original
15%
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