Bosang Village

Bosang Village

Bosang is a small village situated in the eastern suburbs of Chiang Mai, approximately 9 kilometers from Chiang Mai, and is famous across the world for its handmade floral umbrellas. It’s a small village where generations have earned their livelihood through umbrella-making. Visitors from all over the world come to this village in Thailand to enjoy its scenic beauty and to buy exquisitely crafted, beautiful floral umbrellas.

The umbrella-making industry in Bosang Village has a history of over 200 years. Using the most ordinary materials such as silk, cotton, and mulberry paper, artisans create the most stunning and finely crafted umbrellas in a wide array of colors and styles that are truly captivating. Visitors to Bosang Village are drawn to the dazzling variety of floral umbrellas, often wishing to own one of every color and design. Tourists can also visit the Bosang Handicraft Center to observe the intricate process of umbrella-making up close, watching how artisans transform simple materials into the most delightful umbrellas.

The best time to visit Bosang Village is during the third week of January each year when the annual Umbrella Festival is grandly held. The entire village is festively decorated, and all shops display their umbrellas and lanterns along the streets, creating a veritable ocean of umbrellas. Throughout the festival, large-scale cultural performances, local entertainment acts, and competitions are held continuously, offering visitors a deeper insight into the history and culture of Bosang Village.

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Must-visit reason: Thailand’s most beautiful floral umbrella village

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Thailand[Thailand]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Chiang Mai Province [Chiang Mai Province]

City where the attraction is located: Chiang Mai City [Chiang Mai]