From Personalized Herbal Soaps to Hot Springs: Discover 4 Wellness Learning Destinations in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
Discover wellness tourism through personalized soap-making, herbal learning, traditional compresses, scented sachets, and relaxing hot spring experiences rooted in local knowledge.
Chiang Rai Province, through the Chiang Rai Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports in collaboration with Chiang Rai City Municipality, is implementing the Chiangrai–Chiangmai Learning City: Knowledge Linked Tourism project, connecting 20 learning destinations across six categories. The Sports, Recreation & Wellness Learning Journey features four destinations in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, combining wellness, relaxation, and community knowledge through hands-on experiences.
Ban Tham Pha Tong — Create Your Own Personalized Scented Soap
Begin at Ban Tham Pha Tong in Mueang Chiang Rai with “Element-Inspired Scented Soap @ Tham Pha Tong”. Participants explore the traditional concept of four elements and experiment with blending fragrances to create personalized scented soaps.
Pha Soet Hot Spring — Herbal Compresses and Traditional Relaxation
At Pha Soet Hot Spring in Mueang Chiang Rai, participants learn to prepare traditional herbal compresses, from selecting ingredients to wrapping them. The experience also introduces traditional wellness massage and mineral-water bathing in a natural hot spring setting.
Pong Phra Bat Hot Spring — Discover Herbs Through Traditional Elemental Wisdom
At Pong Phra Bat Hot Spring in Mueang Chiang Rai, the “Know Your Element, Discover Your Herbs” activity explores traditional beliefs connecting personal elements with herbal selection. Visitors also learn about local massage practices and experience relaxing mineral-water bathing.
Ban Rai Kong Khing Community — Craft Your Own Scented Sachet
Conclude at Ban Rai Kong Khing Community in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai, with “Dreamy Scented Sachets @ Ban Rai Kong Khing”. Participants discover how local ingredients and community knowledge can be transformed into fragrant, practical handmade sachets.
These four destinations show that wellness tourism goes beyond relaxation. Through local wisdom, creative workshops, and traditional practices, travelers can discover meaningful learning experiences under the concept “Every Place Is a Classroom, Every Journey Is a Learning Experience.”
Discover more learning destinations and project activities on Facebook: “เมืองแห่งการเรียนรู้ เชียงราย-เชียงใหม่ Learning City.”
