San Kamphaeng: The Handicrafts Highway & Wellness Paradise

Located just 13 kilometers east of Chiang Mai city center, San Kamphaeng District stands as Thailand's premier handicrafts destination along the famous "Handicrafts Highway." This 18-kilometer stretch showcases centuries-old traditions of high-quality cotton and silk weaving, elaborate wood carving, and ceramics produced in traditional workshops between small cottages and specialized factories.

The district's crown jewel is San Kamphaeng Hot Springs in Mae On District, offering therapeutic hot mineral water pools amidst lush greenery. San Kamphaeng Road has earned the nickname "handicrafts highway" for its diverse artisan offerings including pottery, stoneware, lacquerware, silverware, silk products, paper goods, jewelry, and wood carvings.

Property investors benefit from established cultural tourism infrastructure drawing thousands of visitors to authentic workshops and wellness facilities. The district's unique combination of traditional artisan heritage, natural hot springs resorts like Roong Aroon Hot Springs Resort, and proximity to Chiang Mai makes it ideal for boutique hotels, cultural retreat centers, wellness spas, and artisan-focused properties targeting international buyers seeking authentic northern Thai craftsmanship experiences.

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