Visit the Traditional Hundred-Year-Old Handcrafted Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai: Bo Sang Umbrella Village.

Bo Sang Umbrella Village, the most popular umbrella-making center in northern Chiang Mai, is renowned for its hand-painted paper umbrellas. Similar to the Hakka oil-paper umbrellas of Meinong, these umbrellas are made with bamboo frames and mulberry bark, and are adorned with vibrant patterns, all crafted entirely by hand, making them highly artistic. However, traditional craftsmanship is also in decline, and the number of tourists visiting Bo Sang Umbrella Village seems to be gradually decreasing. Fortunately, Chiang Mai hosts a grand oil-paper umbrella festival every January, during which Bo Sang Umbrella Village becomes the liveliest. Visitors can see beautiful women in traditional costumes holding paper umbrellas, showcasing the beautiful paper umbrella culture. A typical day trip to the outskirts of Chiang Mai usually includes Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Inthanon Farm, and the Hundred-Year Happiness Village, where you can also savor authentic northern Thai cuisine.