Yeahโผ๏ธ In conjunction with Visit Johor Year 2026, the Secretariat of the Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2026 ๐ฒ๐พ๐ชhas invited inbound travel agents, tour operators, tourism industry players & content creators specialized in travel, lifestyle, family, culture & photography to spend 3๏ธโฃD2๏ธโฃN familiaration trip to attend the 28th edition of the World Kite Festival ๐ฒ๐พ๐ช
Yes โ , SiennyLovesDrawing was proud to be 1๏ธโฃ of the invited media members to enjoy this annual festival at๐Astaka Diraja, Bukit Layang-Layang, Pasir Gudang, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
In this blog story, she is gonna sharing her awesome 1๏ธโฃst experience at this festival & highly recommended all especially kite ๐ช flyers to be at this annual international festival ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐พ๐ช๐๐บ๏ธ
A special thank you๐๐ป๐ to Mr Uzaidi Udanis ๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผ from Your Inbound Matters who shared this opportunity with her & a great ๐๐ป hospitality throughout this trip by the Tourism Johor team
Also a great honoured to meet with friendly YB Pasir Gudang ๐ง๐ป
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
This Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival is 1๏ธโฃ of Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ most established international cultural events, bringing together more than hundreds of both local & international professional kite flyers / kite surfers & participants from over 56 countries this year 2026 (The highest international participation), including to showcase the diversity of kite ๐ช art & creativity from the newly joined 6๏ธโฃ countries participation this year ie. Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ, Greece ๐ฌ๐ท, Hungary ๐ญ๐บ, Qatar ๐ถ๐ฆ, Tunisia ๐น๐ณ & Uruguay ๐บ๐พ
Yes โ , the international participation for this festival has continuously increased โฌ๏ธ from 39 countries in year 2024 to โฌ๏ธ 44 countries in year 2025 & this year 2026 with 56 countries, bravo ๐๐ป ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
This annual international festival is also being expected to be a catalyst for the local tourism & economic sector (Particularly hotels ๐จ , homestays ๐๏ธ & local eateries ๐ฝ๏ธaround Pasir Gudang & Johor Baru) with an expected attendance of over 650K visitors throughout this festival. Itโs organised by the Johor Kite Association (PPJ), Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) & Malaysian Kite Council (MPM) which in line with the aspiration to support ๐๐ป๐ฏ the Visit Johor Year & Visit Malaysia Year 2026
This Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival was actually established in 1995 as an annual international event to serve as an important platform for cultural exchange & international friendship through the art of kite ๐ช flying. It celebrates both traditional & modern kite flying ๐ช, then attracting participants & enthusiasts from around the globe ๐ It showcases Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ rich kite heritage through traditional designs like Wau Bulan, Wau Merak & Wau Kapal ๐๐คฉ
This 28th edition international-class kite ๐ช festival with the theme “Benua Bertamu di Langit Johorโฆ Meh Lah!” to welcome ๐ค all to witness the beauty of the world’s ๐ kite art decorating the sky of Pasir Gudang & experience the excitement of this international-class festival ๐ฒ๐พ๐ช
The organiser, MBPG also held various promotions such as 26 units motorcycle ๐๏ธconvoys to all districts within Johor state to publicize this annual festival ๐ฒ๐พ๐ช Yes โ , as a symbolic pre-launch of this annual festival, the YB Datuk Mayor of Pasir Gudang ๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผ also performed a gimmick of releasing a motorcycle ๐๏ธ convoy accompanied by MBPG employees & the local community. This said convoy will travel for 2๏ธโฃ days covering districts within Johor for the purpose of promoting this Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2026 ๐ฏ๐๐ป
So, this trip is specially designed to give all 1๏ธโฃst-hand experience of this annual festival ๐ฒ๐พ๐ชat ๐ Pasir Gudang, Johor. It’s also a destination to enable all to create authentic, meaningful & high-impact content, also to develop sellable experiences & explore collaboration ๐ค opportunities to build early positioning for Visit Johor Year 2026. Not just that, it aims to further strengthen the branding of Pasir Gudang at the national & international levels too
As observed from SiennyLovesDrawingโs ๐ฉ๐ป 1๏ธโฃstvisit, some of the interesting attractions not to be missed are;
โ The 6๏ธโฃContinents Kite Exhibition ~ Very informative to learn about the kites of various countries
โ The Visit Johor 2026 Pavilion ~ Full of information about Johor’s travel destinations & experiences
โ Giant Kite ๐ช Show ~ With various of kite ๐ช performances from international participants. SiennyLovesDrawingv๐ฉ๐ป๐ felt so proud when she spoke to most of the international participants, they told that they actually participated for many years & enjoy max this festival because of friendly locals, positive vibes & good foods too ๐ช๐ฒ๐พ๐ฏ๐๐ป
โ Night Flying (With LED light ๐ก) ~ To enjoy beautiful shinning sky with all mesmerizing LED lighted kite show at night ๐๐
โ Workshops & Exhibitions ~All visitors welcome ๐ค ๐ to enjoy kite ๐ช making workshops with a small fee. This is particularly educational for kids ๐๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป
โ Pasir Gudang Kite Museumย ~ A must visit to learn the history & information about kites, very informative & with dual language ~ Malay & English
โ Exciting Activities ~ Rokkaku Competition, kite stunt show, Lollypop Drop, guest artists performances, food fiesta etc. ~ Enjoy the chill relaxing atmosphere ๐๐ & great ๐๐ป fun here
Yeahโผ๏ธ SiennyLovesDrawing felt absolutely proud ๐ฉ๐ป๐ to meet with many friendly international participants during her yesterday visit to witness the World Kite Festival 2026 @ Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia ๐ช๐ฒ๐พ A special thank you to Mr Uzaidi Udanis @uzaidiudanis from Your Inbound Matters who shared this opportunity with her Read more soon via her blog link at bio #TourismJohor#WorldKite26 ๐ช๐๐ @malaysiatrulyasia @tourismjohor #kiteflying#kite#kitelover
Ohh yaโฆBukit Layang-Layang is a recreational park ๐๏ธ๐ณ๐ณ then becoming a cultural landmark well known for kite flying ๐ช
Itโs also home to the Pasir Gudang Kite Museum, Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ 1๏ธโฃst kite museum opened in 2002 to showcase traditional kites like Wau Bulan, Wau Merak & Wau Kapal. This park has gained international recognition as the venue for this annual Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival since 1995 ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Highly recommended all ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป to be at this annual international festival in Malaysia ~ Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival 2026 ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐พ๐ช๐๐บ๏ธ
Not just that, do stay tuned for SiennyLovesDrawing’s next blog story ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป to share about things to do at Johor, including her 1๏ธโฃst comfy train ride with ๐ KTMB’s ETS from Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) to Johor Sentral of approximately 4.5hours journey ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
So, you can plan your exciting itinerary to travel & explore Johor, Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐ค
Sharing SiennyLovesDrawing’s simple itinerary this time,
๐ Day 1๏ธโฃ ~ 5 Feb 2026
KL Sentral โ Johor Bahru โ Pasir Gudang
Depart from KL Sentral to Johor Sentral via ETS (A comfortable & smooth journey of approximately 4.5 hours) ๐
Arrival & transfer to Pasir Gudang of approximately 1๏ธโฃ hour comfy ride with a chartered bus ๐
Lunch ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฒ๐พ at Belanga Satu Garden Cafe & The Soirรฉe JB ~ Tasty delicious ๐ ๐คค local Malaysian cuisine
World Kite Festival 2026, networking session with local & foreign kite flyers, international kite showcases at booths, fly own kite ๐ช experience etc. ~ SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed her amazing 1๏ธโฃst experience ๐ฉ๐ป๐
Hands-on experience: Create & fly your own kite ๐ช
Visit to Muzium Layang-Layang ๐๏ธ๐ช ~ A must visit to this ~ Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ 1๏ธโฃst kite museum since 2002
Yeahโผ๏ธ Resorts World Genting (RWG) welcomes the festive season ~ Chinese New Year (CNY) 2026 ๐ฅณ๐๐๐งง with the official launch of “CNY in the Sky” to celebrating reunion, renewal & shared joy, this great ๐๐ป 2026 festivities bring together time-honoured traditions, immersive storytelling & elevated festive experiences above the clouds ๐ก๐ ๐๏ธโ๏ธ
“CNY in the Sky” marks the beginning of a resort-wide CNY celebration ๐งง๐ฅณ๐๐ at RWG, where cultural traditions, immersive entertainment, festive dining & vibrant retail experiences come together in a truly elevated festive journey
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ was proud as an invited media member ๐ง to attend RWG’s official launch of “CNY in the Sky” & Malaysia’s Highest Altitude Immersive Attractionrecently
Adding to the excitement, 2026 also marks Resorts World Awana’s 40th anniversary ๐๏ธ ๐จ๐๐ป๐ฅณ๐พ๐๐โจ, with guests set to enjoy a year of special experiences, seasonal celebrations & unique offerings across the resort
So, sharing all the exciting CNY 2026 highlights at RWG ๐
CNY 2026 Brand Film ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ ~ ‘Dreams Take Flight’ ๅคฉ้ฉฌ่ พไบ ้ฃ่ถๆณ่ฑก
At the heart โค๏ธ of this celebration ๐ ๐ is the debut of the CNY 2026 brand film ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ ‘Dreams Take Flight’ ๅคฉ้ฉฌ่ พไบ ้ฃ่ถๆณ่ฑก which sets the tone for the season through a festive narrative inspired by the spirit of the season
Rooted in cultural traditions & seasonal moments, this said film ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ introduces a refreshed approach to festive storytelling while staying true to the traditions & moments that define CNY ๐งง๐ฅณ๐๐
“CNY is about coming together, reflecting on the past year & looking ahead with hope together.” said Mr Spencer Lee ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ, Executive Vice President of Sales,Marketing & Public Relations at RWG
“With ‘CNY in the Sky’, we aim to celebrate ๐ฅณ๐๐๐งง these traditions in a way that feels meaningful & memorable while creating festive moments that bring families & loved ones together.”
Adding to the festive atmosphere, popular content creators Hanxiaoaii๏ผ้็ๅค;@hanxiiaoaii on Instagram) & BapaBros (@bapabros on TikTok) were present at this launch, sharing moments from the celebration ๐ฅณ๐๐ with their audiences & extending the festive cheer beyond the resort. Full video via ๐น๐ https://youtu.be/putqW6-VtmU
The Official RWG’s Mascot For CNY 2026 ~ Tian Ma ๐ด
This brand film further introduces Tian Ma ๐ด as the official mascot for CNY 2026 & the newest member of the Genting’s Highland Heroes (GHH) family
As the Horse zodiac for 2026, Tian Ma ๐ด embodies progress, renewal & the spirit of moving forward, values deeply connected โ๏ธ to the essence of the festivities ๐งง๐ฅณ๐๐
To extend the celebration beyond the screen, limited edition Tian Ma plush toys ๐๐๏ธ๐ดโ will be made available exclusively for Genting Rewards members through redemption & purchase. Limited quantities & subject to 1๏ธโฃst-come, 1๏ธโฃst-served basis
CNY-Themed Immersive Video ~ ‘Let Your Biggest Dreams Take Flight’ ๅคฉ้ฉฌ่ พไบ ้ฃ่ถๆณ่ฑก ๐งงโจ ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ
Ohh ya… This launch also marks a major milestone for RWG as the Genting SkyWorlds Immersive Studio receives national recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ Bravo ๐๐ป ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
As the highest-altitude immersive attraction in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, this studio reflects the RWG’s ongoing focus on immersive entertainment, creative storytelling & distinctive guest experiences set high above the clouds ๐๐คฉ
Joining Mr Spencer Lee ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ on stage during this launch were key collaborators behind the brand film ๐งงโจ ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ, including Mr Sandeep Joseph ๐จ๐พโ๐ผ, CEO & Co-Founder of Ampersand Advisory; Mr Chew Boon Wai ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, film director; & Mr Wesley Tan Seah Ging ๐ง๐ปโ๐ผ, Managing Director of Aqina Group of Companies ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ฌ๐ป
This film ๐งงโจ ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ was developed by the award-winning ๐ agency Ampersand Advisory, led by Mr Sandeep Joseph ๐จ๐พโ๐ผ, together with Ms Janice Kiew ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, Head of Creative Services, & Ms Claudia Low ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ,Creative Director, in collaboration ๐ค๐ป with Mr Chew Boon Wai ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ This team brought together storytelling, visual craftsmanship & cultural nuance to create a festive narrative that resonates across generations
This CNY-Themed Immersive Video ‘Let Your Biggest Dreams Take Flight’ ๅคฉ้ฉฌ่ พไบ ้ฃ่ถๆณ่ฑก ๐งงโจ ๐ด๐ฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ at the Immersive Studio, featuring stunning visuals, seasonal storytelling & festive showcases presented in high-altitude setting
It’s NOW available โ for Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park guests until 3 March 2026
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐คฉ enjoyed so much this CNY immersive entertainment to celebrate 2026 horse year๐๐ป๐๐ป ~ Very meaningful festive vibes ~ Just as Tian Ma ๐ด gallops toward the horizon, may all path be filled with progress, fresh beginnings & unstoppable forward motion, yeah ๐ฏ
This launch also offered a preview of the season’s culinary highlights, with all guests sampling a selection of RWGโs CNY festive treats ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ As usual, yummy delicious ๐
Throughout the CNY period, guests ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป at RWG can look forward to reunion dinners, festive gatherings & a variety of seasonal dining experiences designed to bring families & loved ones together
The joyous CNY celebrations ๐งง๐ฅณ๐๐ begin with the Sau Gong Dinner, an appreciation dinner for corporate & enterprise partners, followed by the Hoi Gong Dinner, symbolizing an auspicious start to the year as employees return to work
To elevate the festivities, the Genting International Convention Centre (GICC) has curated a selection of pork-free banquet packages available โ from NOW until 31 March 2026. Priced from RM2,880 per table of ๐ persons, each package includes 5๏ธโฃ Deluxe Rooms at First World Hotel ๐จ๐๏ธ with a minimum booking of 5๏ธโฃ tables required ~ A great ๐๐ป combination of staycation & feast
Adding to the festive cheer, a wide array of CNY promotions will be available โ from 16 Feb to 3 March 2026. The Old Friends Restaurant, Season, Genting Palace by Crockfords (Non-Halal) & FUHU invite families to indulge in exquisite festive feasts ๐ฅณ๐งง๐ฝ๏ธ๐ Meanwhile, the signature buffet restaurant, Coffee Terrace, promises a vibrant gastronomic journey featuring an abundant spread of CNY buffet delights, perfect ๐ฏ๐๐ป for celebrating togetherness & prosperity
Ohh yaโฆCompleting the festive experience,the must-have Yee Sang will also be available โ from 16 Jan 2026 to 3 March 2026, adding an extra touch of luck & abundance ๐๐งง to the celebrations ๐ฅณ๐๐
More details at the bottom โฌ๏ธ of this blog story under Appendixes ~ Resort-Wide Food & Beverage Activities for your reference ya ๐๐
CNY Eve Countdown Show
Beyond festive feasts & reunion dinner ๐งง๐ฝ๏ธ, the festivities kick off with a CNY Eve countdown show & continue with a full calendar ๐๏ธ of entertainment & activities
Guests can enjoy the CNY in the Sky Prosperity Shows ๐๐คฉ, take part in the Auspicious Grab& Win games & explore the vibrant bazaar at Chin Swee Caves Temple ๐โฉ๏ธ
From lion dance parades & cultural performances ๐๐ฒ to traditional rituals & family gatherings, RWG brings the season of prosperity to life for everyone ๐๐
RWG’s Flower Market ๐งง๐๏ธ๐
The great CNY festive cheer continues at RWG’s Flower Market ๐งง๐๏ธ๐ at SkyAvenue, where Flavours of Genting brings together a curated range of CNY treats, including pineapple ๐ tarts, durian tarts & other traditional delicacies, alongside confectioneries & seasonal essentials
Set within a lively & welcoming market environment, it is a favourite ๐ stop for guests to browse, shop & enjoy the season’s atmosphere ๐๐
Ushering into the year of horse with its scrumptious prosperity buffet. “Fatt Choy ๅ่ดข”Yee Sang, varieties of appetizers & salad. On the main counter, look out for Chicken Cordyceps Soup,”Good Fortune” Fried Noodle with XO Sauce, Cantonese Chicken Sausage Fried Rice, Deep Fried Grouper fillet with fruity Sweet & Sour Sauce, just to name a few! More offering on Chinese Vegetarian, Western, Japanese & Western Asian section awaits you
End the buffet with mouth-watering desserts such as New Year “Ning Ko” ๐ซ & Peanut ๐ฅ, “Tong Yuan”with Ginger Soup, “Prosperity” Poon Choy, Deep Fried Chinese Pancake, Mandarin Orange ๐ etc
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This local restaurant welcome ๐ค all with a menu of food that is prepared with care from the organic vegetable plot of Ms. Jongjit Chatchaiyarerk who has studied the cultivation of organic vegetables ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ๐ฝ without soil chemicals for more than 200 years
Hence , SiennyLovesDrawing was told all can therefore be assured that its foods served here are delicious, fresh, clean & ๐ from pesticides & soil chemicals, wow ๐ฉ๐ป๐ ๐ฅฌ๐ฅ
She enjoyed so much a local bite- sized Thai snack here for the 1๏ธโฃst time ~ Miang Kham Chom Phol / Miang Chomphon aka Miang Kham Mueang Tak ~ It’s with condiments include pea eggplants, shredded coconut ๐ฅฅ , fried dried rice ๐พ , roast peanut ๐ฅ , dried shrimps ๐ฆ , crispy pork skin, small pieces of lemon/ lime ๐๐โ๐ฉ, shallot & ginger ๐ซ , fresh capsicum ๐ซ, crispy sesame rice or fresh wild betel leaves (Piper sarmentosum). A piece of betel leaf will wrap with all condiments added & topped with slightly salty fermented soybeans sauce. Yes โ , seasoned home-made Tauchu bean sauce. Yeahโผ๏ธ A mouthful of very tasty juicy to chew & enjoy ๐๐คค๐ฏ๐๐ป
Also a selection of specially roasted Arabica coffee beans, Thai tea, fresh fruit juices that offer good taste, freshness & vitamins from the fruits
SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed max the hot honey lemon ๐ฏ๐ served here, with added little bit of salt ๐ง, it spices up the fruit taste of it, she has gained the Vitamin C ๐
In addition, before / after dining here ๐ฝ๏ธ All can enjoy shopping ๐๐๏ธ some OTOP souvenirs, local souvenirs ๐๐, mementos, beautiful genuine gemstone ๐ jewelry etc. that all inspected by certified gemologists
SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป enjoyed break time after national park ๐ณ๐ณ๐๏ธ visit here
This cafe serves a varieties of hot & cold drinks, including its own roasted coffee โ beans, tea leaves ๐ฑ๐as souvenirs ๐๐
As usual, she ordered & enjoyed her favourite hot honey lemon ๐ฏ๐ as she already had 2๏ธโฃ cups of cappuccino โโ during hotel breakfast time. Though she very much indulge in the coffee aroma during her cafe time here as this cafe actually owned a factory & roasted its own coffee beans. She enjoyed her order as it’s thick & nice tasty
Hmm…Some of her travel mates not so enjoyed their hot pure matcha, cold green tea with milk because they shared comments that slightly diluted, oppsss…
Ohh yaโฆThis cafe is located right next to the Doi Muser Market (New) เธเธฅเธฒเธเธเธญเธขเธกเธนเนเธเธญ that selling lots of fresh fruits & vegetables ๐๐๏ธ๐๐ฅ๐ถ๏ธ๐ง๐ง ๐ฅฌ๐๐ ๐ Do read more under the Places To Visit section shared above ya ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing & travel mates enjoyed a delicious tasty ๐ ๐คค lunch dining at this restaurant near the water dam ~ Bhumibol Dam ๐ฆ, the largest arch-shaped concrete dam in Thailand ๐น๐ญ with area of 300 sqkm
Personally , she ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐๐ฏ loves the nicely fried fish ๐ dish served here the most as the fish meat remains fresh & tender ๐๐ป
๐ฝ๏ธ๐น๐ญ Ban Khiang Nam เธชเธงเธเธญเธฒเธซเธฒเธฃเธเนเธฒเธเนเธเธตเธขเธเธเนเธณ
This local Thai restaurant with both air conditioning indoor dining area & outdoor open space with beautiful riverside view to dine here especially at night when the lighting ๐กall up on the bridge ๐คฉ
There are live music performance ๐ค๐๏ธ๐ต ๐ถ for all guests to enjoy during respective dining time here ๐๐
SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed max all the dishes ordered especially its special menu ~ Salt grilled snakehead fish ๐ It’s cooked fresh daily, so the fish meat so soft tender yet firm to enjoy. It’s served with seafood dipping sauce, boiled vegetables & appetizing homemade green chili paste, absolutely a perfect combination ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Also the stir fried soft shell crabs in yellow curry powder & the spicy sour lemon steamed fish ๐ถ๏ธ๐๐ She truly indulge the fragrance & flavourful of the yellow curry on the crab ๐ฆ & fresh tender fish ๐ meat steamed with appetizing spicy sour lemon ๐
A happy satisfied dinner here ๐๐๐ฝ๏ธ๐น๐ญ
๐ฝ๏ธ๐น๐ญ Ping View Villa Resort เธเธดเธเธงเธดเธงเธฃเธตเธชเธญเธฃเนเธ
It’s a waterfront restaurant with airy comfortable outdoor dining atmosphere & spacious space with local Thai flavours served
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ particularly enjoys to sit along the Ping River because can enjoy the calm beautiful Ping River view ๐๐คฉ & the lights from the opposite bank as she dined here during dinner ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
Hmm…This restaurant should be able to accommodate hundreds of customers. There is a live music, a large parking lot in front of it. In fact, it’s a restaurant attached with a resort with a small pier โ๏ธ & comfortable ๐
Personally, she ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐คค๐ฏ๐๐ป truly enjoyed the fresh fish ๐ dish, Prawn donut ๐ฆ๐ฉ , very fresh big grilled river prawn ๐ฆ served here
Ohh ya…Not forgetting the dessert time ~ She really in love ๐ฉ๐ป๐ with the thick ginger soup with sesame glutinous rice balls (Her favourite dessert) & the taro balls with coconut milk ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅฅ๐ฅ
This is a Thai Select restaurant in Nakhon Sawan that SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates enjoyed a lunch dining ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ซ๐ป๐ฝ๏ธ here on the way ๐๐ฃ๏ธ from Tak province to Bangkok
It’s a family friendly restaurant with small children playground, souvenir shop to grab famous mochi before or after your delicious tasty dining here ya ๐๐๏ธ๐
It’s approximately 2.5hours drive ๐๐ away from either Tak province or Bangkok
This 8๏ธโฃ storeys hotel with 144 guestrooms was established in 1988, owned & operated by Tak Construction Co., Ltd.
It’s a prominent 4๏ธโฃ star hotel conveniently located along the Ping River ie. The famous Loi Krathong Sai Festival ~ The Thousand Candle River in the heart of Tak province of Thailand ๐น๐ญ
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป really enjoyed her comfy staycation, its strategic location that conveniently surrounding with many shops & local eateries, beautiful river & bridge ๐ view & Tak night market. It’s within really short walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ distance to reach the night market which supposed only weekend
It offers ๐ bicycles ๐ฒ for its hotel guests to enjoy a relaxing bike ride ๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ around Tak in a peaceful & natural atmosphere surroundings. The view from the Ping River is beautiful peaceful ๐๐คฉ
This hotel has various amenities eg. Karaoke ๐ค lounge, Thai massage ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ center (It’s not expensive too, just THB180 for an hour body massage ๐ฏ๐๐ป) & swimming pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ It’s close to the fresh wet market too
In terms of service, facilities & quality ๐ฏ๐๐ป, this hotel has professional hospitality experience & grown locally by serving their best, including the best international buffet breakfast in Tak for every business or leisure travellers
Yes โ , SiennyLovesDrawing really had a good time at buffet breakfast during her 3๏ธโฃ nights stay here. It serves many local Tak cuisines that she gets to try & enjoyed max as a local food lover during her travels
๐น๐ญ๐ Yellow rice porridge from Tak city ~ “Legendary Local Food”
Personally, she enjoyed the strong fragrance & aroma that making the hot porridge with a pale yelow ๐๐ฅฃ colour with curry powder stir fried with minced pork
Not to worry, it’s not spicy โ๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅต The flavour is enhanced with pickled mustard greens & sprinkled with sawtooth coriander leaves ๐ฟ๐ฑ The deliciousness is finished with fried tofu puffs
Viang Tak Riverside Hotel ๐จ๐๏ธ is an 8๏ธโฃ storeys hotel with 144 guestrooms was established in 1988, owned & operated by Tak Construction Co., Ltd. It’s a prominent 4๏ธโฃ star hotel conveniently located along the Ping River ie. The famous Loi Krathong Sai Festival ~ The Thousand Candle River in the heart of Tak province of Thailand ๐น๐ญ SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป really enjoyed her comfy staycation, its strategic location that conveniently surrounding with many shops & local eateries, beautiful river & bridge ๐ view & Tak night market. It’s within really short walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ distance to reach the night market which supposed only weekend. However during Loy Krathong festival, it happens everyday ya ๐๏ธ๐ Do check out SiennyLovesDrawingโs TikTok clip posted earlier via ๐น๐ @siennylovesdrawing2 In terms of service, facilities & quality ๐ฏ๐๐ป, this hotel has professional hospitality experience & grown locally by serving their best, including the best international buffet breakfast in Tak for every business or leisure travellers Yes โ , SiennyLovesDrawing really had a good time at buffet breakfast during her 3๏ธโฃ nights stay here. It serves many local Tak cuisines that she gets to try & enjoyed max as a local food lover during her travels ๐ Yellow rice porridge from Tak city ~ “Legendary Local Food” Personally, she enjoyed the strong fragrance & aroma that making the hot porridge with a pale yelow ๐๐ฅฃ colour with curry powder stir fried with minced pork. Not to worry, it’s not spicy โ๐ถ๏ธ๐ฅต The flavour is enhanced with pickled mustard greens & sprinkled with sawtooth coriander leaves ๐ฟ๐ฑ The deliciousness is finished with fried tofu puffs. It’s a healthy dish offers benefits of; 1. Reduces โฌ๏ธ blood sugar levels 2. Stimulates for stronger immune systems 3. Prevent from inflammations 4. Prevent from Alzheimer’s disease 5. Prevent from cancer cells 6. Detoxify body Ohh yaโฆBecause of this local Tak cuisine, SiennyLovesDrawing has met a ๐ friend at breakfast time ~ She is a Thai lady named Madam Yao ๐ง๐ป who solo road travelled ๐ from Bangkok to here, then planning to reach Lamphuong, Chiang Mai etc. in the North for Loy Krathong & Yi Peng festival. Wow ๐ฒ Had a memorable great ๐๐ป chat with Madam Yao ๐ง๐ป & wish her safe trip when she departed for her trip ๐ “Mahae” (Green ๐ Bean Curry) It’s a popular snack among the local Tak people & available โ during the summer season during Songkran It’s usually served to pair with fried rice crackers. Also a dish that local Thai villagers will prepare to offer to the monks during some important religious occasions Ma Hae curry is made with peas that are boiled for at least 4๏ธโฃ hours until with soft texture. At times, grilled fish ๐ or pork ๐ฅฉ may be added in to this dish for more nutritional value. The spiciness comes from the curry paste, fish sauce,tararind juice, acacia leaves & makrutlime leaves, which give the curry a tasty fragrance & appetizing aroma This hotel has various amenities eg. Karaoke ๐ค lounge, Thai massage ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ center (It’s not expensive too, just THB180 for an hour body massage ๐ฏ๐๐ป) & swimming pool ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ It’s close to the fresh wet market It offers ๐ bicycles ๐ฒ for its hotel guests to enjoy a relaxing bike ride around Tak in a peaceful & natural atmosphere surroundings. The view from the Ping River is beautiful peaceful ๐๐คฉ Read more via her blog link at bio #TakProvince#TourismAuthorityofThailand#tatkl#amazingthailand#yourstoriesneverend @Tourism Authority of Thailand @Amazing_Thailand @amazingthailand_official @amazingthailand.official @siennylovesdrawing2
Ohh yaโฆBecause of this local Tak cuisine, SiennyLovesDrawing has met a ๐ friend at breakfast time ~ She is a Thai lady named Madam Yao ๐ง๐ป who solo road travelled ๐ from Bangkok to here, then planning to reach Lamphuong, Chiang Mai etc. in the North for Loy Krathong & Yi Peng festival. Wow ๐ฒ Had a memorable great ๐๐ป chat with Madam Yao ๐ง๐ป & wish her safe trip when she departed for her trip
๐น๐ญ๐ “Mahae” (Green ๐ Bean Curry)
It’s a popular snack among the local Tak people & available โ during the summer season during Songkran. It’s usually served to pair with fried rice crackers. Also a dish that local Thai villagers will prepare to offer to the monks during some important religious occasions
Ma Hae curry is made with peas that are boiled for at least 4๏ธโฃ hours until with soft texture. At times, grilled fish ๐ or pork ๐ฅฉ may be added in to this dish for more nutritional value (SiennyLovesDrawing tasted this with pork this time)
SiennyLovesDrawing loves how well blended the curry paste, fish sauce, tararind juice, acacia leaves ๐ฑ & makrut lime leaves ๐ฟ, which give the curry a tasty fragrance & appetizing aroma of this local dish
This boutique hotel built in 1990 recognizes the need to promote environmental sustainability & has developed its environmentally friendly service policies to protect, conserve & promote the natural environment, including disseminating knowledge & raising environmental awareness among employees & tourists through various activities aimed at promoting a quality life in harmony with nature & the environment
It offers impeccable service & all the essential amenities to invigorate travellers. For the comfort & convenience of its guests, it offers ๐ Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, convenience store, daily housekeeping, postal service etc.
Throughout the day, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐as its hotel guests can enjoy the relaxing atmosphereof this hotel, spend time at its fitness center, garden etc.
Hey ๐๐ป all, as shared in SiennyLovesDrawingโs ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป earlier blog stories, she has witnessed the annual Loy Krathong Sai Festival & enjoyed learning eco leaf printing at Tak province, Northern Thailand ๐น๐ญ
Itโs known for its scenic landscapes ๐๐คฉ๐ & proximity to natural attractions especially the Bhumibol Dam, 1๏ธโฃ of the largest dams in Thailand ๐น๐ญ
Itโs primarily a rural district with agriculture as its significant part of its local economy. Do stay tuned for her next blog story about her travel to explore Tak province for your itinerary planning ๐ค๐ฏ
It also offers a glimpse into the traditional Thai way of life, with local markets & cultural sites that reflect the heritage of the region
Things To Do / Places To Visit
Wat Phra Borommathat เธงเธฑเธเธเธฃเธฐเธเธฃเธกเธเธฒเธเธธเธเธฒเธ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐
This ancient temple ๐traces its roots back to the 18th Buddhist century, making it a timeless treasure of Buddhist heritage. It’s a cherished & historically significant temple ๐built in 11th century that holds deep cultural & spiritual value. Its most prominent feature is the majestic Phra Boromma Chedi. Inspired by the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar ๐ฒ๐ฒ, this splendid chedi gracefully envelops the old pagoda & is adorned with brass plates, adding to its grandeur
Local Thai people known it as the royal pagoda or Chedi Yutta Hatthi, this pagoda shares Myanmar’s ๐ฒ๐ฒ famous Chawedagong’s features & houses holy Buddha relics
SiennyLovesDrawing personally got impressed ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐คฉ with its wooden door๐ช panels & roof decorations that are magnificently crafted. Also the story of the Lord Buddha is depicted on the temples wooden window panels ๐ช which are covered in real gold ๐
The chedi is surrounded by 16 smaller pagodas, creating a harmonious & visually captivating sight ๐๐คฉ Within its arch, 16 revered Buddha images are enshrined, further elevating the templeโs spiritual significance
Beyond the Phra Boromma Chedi, it’s also home to Phra Chao Tanjai, a revered Buddha image depicted in the meditation posture, which holds a special place in the hearts ๐of the people of Tak Province ๐น๐ญ
Inside the chapel, a wooden gable adorned with intricate stencils & a window ๐ช carved with exquisitely lacquered & gilded Buddha images narrates the inspiring history of Buddhism. Within the chapel, a stucco-lacquered & gilded Buddha image, symbolizing the subduing of Mara, is enshrined, exemplifying the templeโs remarkable Buddhist artistry โธ๏ธ๐๏ธ
Every year, around the end of May/ June, this temple ๐ hosts a revered ceremony to worship the Phra Borommathat Chedi, a tradition cherished by local Tak people for generations to enduring devotion here. It’s a spiritual sanctuary & a place of cultural preservation for the regionโs heritage & traditions
Wat Phra Phutthabat Doi Lon เธงเธฑเธเธเธฃเธฐเธเธธเธเธเธเธฒเธเธเธญเธขเนเธฅเนเธ ๐ค๐
It’s a Buddhist forest monastery which emphasizes on the meditation ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ practices. This shady & peaceful monastery is tuck in the embrace of mountain โฐ๏ธ ranges. Highlight that attracts local & foreign tourists is a notably majestic Mahasakya Muni Srisanphet aka Phra Maha Sakya Muni So Sanphet, a large white ๐ค sitting Buddha statue characterized by its stunning appearance
It’s a grand & exquisite Buddha image measuring 20m wide across the lap & 38m height. The Buddha image is enshrined on a hill, so it can be seen from afar. Moreover, up on a steep hill stands a mandapa that houses the footprint ๐ฃ of Lord Buddha. The footprint๐ฃ of the Buddha is located on the summit of a high mountainโฐ๏ธ & being protected by a beautifully constructed chedi๐
In the same area, there is also a natural spring ๐๏ธ that locals believe to possess healing properties, referred to as a divine water source. The local villagers believe that if a woman ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ goes to fetch water in this well, the water will dry up. But no matter how much a man ๐๐ปโโ๏ธscoops, the water will never run out. Therefore, when it comes to Apr month every year, particularly after Songkran ๐ฆ Festival, the local villagers in the Thong Fah subdistrict & the local Thai people of Ban Tak District will join hands ๐ค๐ป to carry on the tradition of ascending the mountain to pay homage & respect ๐๐ป๐คฒ๐ป to the Buddha’s footprint ๐ฃ
Therefore, this monastery is suitable for tourists seeking for tranquility or nature ๐ณ๐ณ enthusiasts. They are also welcome visitors to participate in the meditation ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ป practices
Rabiang Dao Homestay & Coffee Shop เธฃเนเธฒเธเธฃเธฐเนเธเธตเธขเธเธเธฒเธง ๐น๐ญโฐ๏ธโ
It’s a hidden local coffee shop in Ban Tak. Still remembered when SiennyLovesDrawing & travel mates ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป arrived here during the recent raining morning ๐ง๏ธ โ ๐, it’s covered with a thick white fog & mist ๐ฌ๏ธ๐ซ๏ธ๐ค
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
During the chill relaxing ๐ time here, when the mist slowly disappeared , then the beautiful view overlooking the 3๏ธโฃrd highest mountain โฐ๏ธin Thailand ie. Doi Luong, Ching Dao from here ๐๐คฉ
She enjoyed max her hot chocolate ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ซ โ, it’s very rich tasty to sip
Ohh yaโฆMust order & enjoy the appetizing young coconut salad ๐ฅฅ๐ฅ served here, so delicious tasty ๐คค๐ It’s similar to Som Tam ie. Thai papaya salad, however this dish with young coconut as its main ingredients, so crunchy refreshing to enjoy very bites ๐ฏ๐๐ป ~ She kept said โaroi mak makโ means so tasty good while enjoyed her bites ๐
In fact, this is actually a homestay with a coffee shop ya ๐ If next time SiennyLovesDrawing is here, she definitely wanna opt for a staycation here to enjoy beautiful star โจ๐ at night & chill cooling โ๏ธ๐ weather up hill
Hidden gems โจ๐ซ
So, before cafe ๐ตโ time at here, SiennyLovesDrawing & travel mates ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป actually visited to a non fixed stall operated by a Hmong lady ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
The Hmong aka โMeoโ are the 2๏ธโฃnd largest hill tribe group in Thailand ๐น๐ญ are a prominent hill tribe in northern Thailand. They are originally from China ๐จ๐ณ & began migrating to Southeast Asia ๐ in the early 1800s, eventually establishing communities in Thailand due to past conflicts & now live in mountain โฐ๏ธ villages, primarily in mountainous provinces like Ban Tak, Chiang Mai & Mae Hong Son
There are Hmong green ๐ tribe (Based Ban Tak) & Hmong white ๐ค tribe (Based Chiang Mai) by differentiating with the back design of the clothingโs collar. The back collar with sharp edges at sides of the rectangle design meant for Hmong green ๐ tribe, while full rectangle design meant for Hmong white ๐ค tribe
They are known for their rich culture, vibrant colorful ๐๐คฉ embroidered & elaborate traditional clothing especially the women’s garments which feature intricate embroidery & appliquรฉ, strong traditions, commercial & business acumen as well as their traditional beliefs practice of animism & shamanism, some have also adopted Christianity โ๏ธ
Traditionally, they are subsistence farmers ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐พ๐ง๐ปโ๐พ who grow crops like rice ๐พ & corn ๐ฝ Then, shifted to growing other crops like tea ๐๐ฑ๐ต & coffee โ
Hug Doi Chaeng Restaurant ๐ฝ๏ธ๐น๐ญ เธฎเธฑเธเธเธญเธขเธเนเธฒเธ
It’s a restaurant with peaceful calm Ping River view (Ping River is a long river ๐ & connects to Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Her travel mate, Ms Rose ๐๐ปwas even jokingly said she wanna jump in & float herself to Bangkok, hahaha ๐คฃ๐), from another perspective, yes โ , from Ban Tak
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ personally enjoyed all the dishes served here especially the tamarind sauce prawns ๐ค, crispy German pork knuckle ๐ท & Stir-fried crab ๐ฆ meat with curry powder
While writing this blog post ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป, she just feels her saliva running ๐คค recalled her satisfied indulgence from the fresh tasty savoury of these dishes. Yes โ , the appetizing tamarind sauce over the fresh chewy prawn meat, luxurious of enjoying a mouthful of crab meat with its fresh sweetness & not forgetting the crunchy crispy bites of pork knuckle. Ohh dear…She missed the foods served here so so much, highly recommend you all to dine in here, in fact a must drop by ya ๐ฏ๐๐ป
It’s so relax chill to enjoy dining ๐ฝ๏ธ here with delicious ๐๐คค tasty foods especially fresh seafood ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Ohh ya…Do check out her earlier blog stories about things to do, where to eat & where to stay at Tak province of Northern Thailand for your itinerary planning ya๐๐
Hey ๐๐ป all, it’s the 1๏ธโฃst time SiennyLovesDrawing travelled to this Tak province, Thailand ๐น๐ญ Tak has Thailand’s largest dam & reservoir
Her travel mates & herself took a flight with AirAsia from KLIA2 to Bangkok city, then a smooth comfy van ๐ ride of approximately 5 to 6 hours through the highway ๐ฃ๏ธ to reach Tak province. HmmโฆIt’s not a straight long hours ride, instead with stops in between for lunch ๐ฝ๏ธ, toilet ๐ฝ break, 7-11 etc. She personally doesnโt really feel the long ride, moreover with very good ๐๐ป road ๐ฃ๏ธ condition, a plus point indeed ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Alternatively, tourists can consider for a domestic flight โ๏ธ ๐ซ journey of approximately 1.5 hours from Bangkok city to Sukhothai
Tips ๐: Just that not many flights, so waiting time for the connecting flight may need to be in your itinerary planning consideration OR in fact, it’s absolutely wise to combine travel to cover both Sukhothai & Tak in a trip ya ๐
This time she is gonna sharing more about things to do when in Tak, other than this annual festival celebration ๐๐
Things To Do / Places To Visit
200th Anniversary Rattanakosin Memorial Bridge ๐ & Annual Loy Krathong Sai Festival
So, why to travel & visit to Tak provinceโโ๏ธ
This traditional cultural event celebration is happening at the 200th Anniversary Rattanakosin Memorial Bridge ๐ that constructed in 1982
It’s a captivating suspension bridge spanning the picturesque Ping River. It was dedicated to celebrating ๐๐ the 200th anniversary of Rattanakosin, the founding of Bangkok as the capital of Thailand ๐น๐ญ The bridge stretches approximately 700m in length & boasts a width of 2.5m
Local Tak residents often frequent this park ๐๏ธ to enjoy leisure time amidst the tranquil ambiance of the riverfront.In the evening, this bridge ๐ transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle. The entire length of the bridge is adorned with beautiful lights ๐ก
Sela Eco Leaf Printing Workshop
SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed an amazing hands-on experience of creating very own piece of natural cotton fabric art with leaves ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐๐โฌ
Yes โ , unique & only 1๏ธโฃ, truly โ NO 2๏ธโฃ natural plant prints are created ever the same ๐ฏ% in the world ๐๐๐ป๐ Most importantly she created it by herself from this workshop
Highly recommended ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป because it’s a very beginner-friendly & meditative relaxing creative activity, the best ๐๐ป is NO โ any prior experience required. Anyone at any age can enjoy this opportunity to slow down, breathe ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ in the scent of fresh leaves ๐ & reconnect with nature ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ท๐น
King Taksin the Great Memorial Shrine เธจเธฒเธฅเธชเธกเนเธเนเธเธเธฃเธฐเนเธเนเธฒเธเธฒเธเธชเธดเธเธกเธซเธฒเธฃเธฒเธ
It’s a place of reverence & national pride as it was the 1๏ธโฃst shrine built in Thailand ๐น๐ญ since 1971 that has a a life size statue of King Taksin ๐ in a most peaceful position on his throne
King Taksin ๐ was born in 1733, the only king of the Thonburi period,a great Thai king who liberated Thailand from the Burmese & unified it. Visited this shrine to pay homage & respects to an over life-size statue of King Taksin ๐ in a sitting position with a sword ๐ก๏ธacross his lap
Originally, a shrine to King Taksin the Great was built at Wat Hoi Khoi Khao Kaeo, Mae Tho Subdistrict, Tak Province. Overtime, the shrine deteriorated & fell to disrepair, failing to honor the King. Mr. Chamrat Suebsir, the then-chief engineer of the Tak Highway Department (1947), initiated the fundraising ๐ฐ drive for the shrine construction. He also proposed to the Fine Arts Department that the current statue be cast. However, before it was completed, Mr Chamrent Naisi was transferred to another province. Mr Chaliew Watcharaphuk took over, construction continued, completing the shrine & handing it over to the province in 1949
on 28 Dec 1950, commemorating the day King Taksin the Great ascended to the throne on 28 Dec 1767, to express his loyalty & reverence
Mr. Suwan Chinyot, the then governor of Tak Province, organized the 1๏ธโฃst “Taksin Maharaja Anusorn” event for the Thai people’s continued independence. Every year on this day, the government & Tak residents hold a “Salim Klaeng” event, a tradition that continues till today.
In year 1971, a ๐ shrine (ie. This current shrine) to house the royal monument was built & money ๐ฐ was used to build the shrine of King Taksin the Great, from the construction of the royal replica & from donors totaling to THB275,955.34. This money was then used to establish a foundation named as “King Taksin the Great, Lak Song Province”
In 2005, then the King Taksin The Great Foundation in Tak Province collaborated Matichon Co, Ltd, renovated & restored this shrine
Taksin Maharat National Park ๐ณ๐ณ๐๏ธเธญเธธเธเธขเธฒเธเนเธซเนเธเธเธฒเธเธดเธเธฒเธเธชเธดเธเธกเธซเธฒเธฃเธฒเธ
It’s a national park & FKA Ton Krabak Yai National Park, named for the park’s a 700-year-old krabak tree named Ton Krabak Yai aka Anisoptera costata ๐ณ measuring height of 50m in height & 16.1m in circumference. Also part of this park’s lower-elevation dipterocarp forest. This tree is believed to be the largest in Thailand ๐น๐ญ, wow ๐ฏ๐คฉ It’s a dipterocarp of the Anisoptera Costata species & now endangered due to illegal logging ๐ช๐ชต It’s located approximately 2.5km from the national park office
It’s believed that the Burmese King Alaungpaya ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ used to march his army through this national park
It was designated as Thailand’s 38th national park ๐น๐ญ๐๏ธ๐ณ๐ณ on 23 Dec 1981. This government-managed conservation boasts 150sqm of land teeming with flora & fauna, also the jaw-dropping waterfalls & thriller caves within it
Due to raining ๐ง๏ธโ the earlier day, for safety reason, our tour guide Ms Pinky ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฑ not recommend all of us to hike 400m (About an hour steep hiking ๐ฅพ journey to reach the big tree ๐ณ). Instead, SiennyLovesDrawing hugged the replica in the visitor center โบ๏ธ
Personally, she ๐ฉ๐ป๐ loves the clean surrounding, comfy chilling weather, with lodges, camping ๐๏ธ sites with tents โบ available for rent to enjoy an overnight in this national park. Ohh yaโฆYou will feel that you’re at foreign European countries, yet it’s actually in Tak province, Thailand ๐น๐ญ๐๐คฉ๐๏ธ
Other exciting sites within this park;
โ Saphan Hin เธชเธฐเธเธฒเธเธซเธดเธเธเธฃเธฃเธกเธเธฒเธเธด ~ It’s a natural stone bridge ๐ spanning 2๏ธโฃ cliffs with a stream flowing beneath. The formation is with a height of 82ft & 98ft long. Nearby is the Tran Loard Krow Cave featuring stalactites & stalagmites. It follows the path of the stream so donning hiking wear that you can get wet with is spot on
โ Namtok Pang A Noi เธเนเธณเธเธเธเธฒเธเธญเนเธฒเธเนเธญเธข ~ This middle-sized waterfall flows all year round. With approximately 20m high & 2๏ธโฃkm away from Ton Krabak Yai to the east
โ Namtok Mae Ya Pa เธเนเธณเธเธเนเธกเนเธขเนเธฒเธเนเธฒ ~ This midโsized waterfall originates from Lam Huai Mae Ya Pa in a dense forest. It flows in layers along the creek into Lam Huai Mae Tho
โ Namtok Sam Muen Thung เธเนเธณเธเธเธชเธฒเธกเธซเธกเธทเนเธเธเธธเนเธ ~ This giant waterfall of 30m high originates from Lam Huai Sam Muen Luang & flows year round
There are plenty of lodges ๐ก๐๏ธ๐ , camp sites ๐๏ธ & even tents โบ are available โ for rent with a fee
Admission is required โ ๐๏ธ & it’s a must for visitors to hire a forest nature guide to enter it for a hike โ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ฅพ๐๏ธ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฏ๐๐ป
All tourists must drop by the park office near the entrance to inform the park officials. Yes โ , a simple protocol to promote everyoneโs safety that enter to visit this national park. Suggest to hire a local tour guide who knows this park area in & out is wise ๐
Doi Muser Market (๐) เธเธฅเธฒเธเธเธญเธขเธกเธนเนเธเธญ
Itโs a local market situated on the Tak-Mae Sot Road ๐ฃ๏ธ , approximately 30 km from Tak province, at the top of a mountain โฐ๏ธ in Thailand’s ๐น๐ญ Mae Sot District. Itโs in the responsibility of the Thai Development Center on the Highlands of Tak Province, Thailand ๐น๐ญ
This busy local market is a clean & well-organized roadside market with a vibrant local atmosphere
It’s known for its fresh fruits, vegetables & other local goods that are often run by the local Muser (or Meo) people. SiennyLovesDrawing was told that some of the fruits & vegetables are sourced from China ๐จ๐ณ since it’s so near to the border
While it’s a market for locals, definitely a popular & worthwhile stop by for tourists on this route as it offers a glimpse into local life
Tourists can observe the way of life of the Thai hill tribe ie. Muser tribes bring their products from the garden to sell here. Itโs especially known for its high-quality fruits ๐ ๐, vegetables ๐ฝ๐ & plants ๐ฟ๐ฑ, though can also find other goods like clothing ๐๐(Limited as observed) & local Thai snacks ๐
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
The pricing is really reasonable as her travel mate, Ms Rose mentioned, the snow lotus fruit usually at price RM8 to RM12 per kg, however it’s only THB25 ie. Approximately RM6, yes โ , almost 50% cheaper, wow ๐ฒ๐
A special thank you ๐๐ป๐ to all her travel mates ๐ซ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป & tour guide, Ms Pinky ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฆฑ that she got to try for the 1๏ธโฃst time some of the local specialities from this local market during van ๐ journey to reach the next destination (Yes โ , a happy potluck snacks party in the van, lol ๐ ) ie. Snow Lotus fruits (Very crunchy juicy like orange melon ๐งก๐), fried pork skins (Nice fragrance & crunchy crispy crackers), dried meat ๐ฅ with small little spices on it that make it so delicious ๐๐คค tasty to enjoy a piece after another etc.
Ohh yaโฆFrom SiennyLovesDrawingโs reading & research ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป๐ before the trip, she understands that within this market area is also the location ๐of the Hilltribe Museum ๐๏ธ which has gathered everyday items of the Muser tribe & hill tribes all from the past to the present. However, she didn’t visit it during her recent tripโฆPerhaps during her next trip to Tak then โบ๏ธ
It’s the largest arch-shaped concrete dam in Thailand ๐น๐ญ with area of 300 sqkm, 486m in length, rising 154m in height, the damโs crest stretches 6m wide & 260m depth & with high water ๐ฆ level to generate & supply electricity โกto the northeast, north west & north regions, wow ๐ฒ
It’s definitely a testament to Thailandโs ๐น๐ญ๐ commitment to sustainable development & environmental conservation
It boasts a maximum water capacity of 13,462 million cubic meters, making it a vital water resource for the region & contributing to Thailandโs ๐น๐ญ development & well-being
1๏ธโฃ of its primary functions is electricity generation, harnessing the force of the river to produce hydroelectric power. This capability significantly contributes to Thailandโs energy needs, powering industries & homes across the nation
The controlled release of water ๐ฆ from the reservoir ensures a steady water supply for farmers in the region, hence enhancing agricultural productivity & food security. Furthermore, this dam acts as a shield during heavy rainfalls ๐ง๏ธโ, effectively managing flood relief by retaining excess water during the rainy season & releasing it strategically to mitigate downstream flooding
It also serves as a haven for freshwater fish ๐ breeding, supporting the conservation & sustainable management of aquatic resources
At the same time, it offers breathtaking ๐๐คฉ views from its ridge, making it a popular viewpoint for tourists visiting Tak, Thailand ๐น๐ญ Its panoramic vistas of the lush green forests ๐๐ณ๐ณ & intricate mountains โฐ๏ธ create a mesmerizing sight that leaves a lasting impression on visitors
There is a big Buddha to pray ๐๐ป for safe protection that located at this dam by the local Thai people here. Also some small Buddhas at the hill wall towards the dam dock area ๐คโ too
SiennyLovesDrawing & travel mates enjoyed wooden boat ๐ญ๐ป๐ซ๐ป๐ซ๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ค ride to tour around this dam that cost just THB70 per pax. Just that it’s slightly slippery to walk ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ& cross a mini wooden walkway to board into the wooden boat ๐ Ohh yaโฆMust remember to wear the safety jacket ๐ฆบ during the boat ride ya
Guess whatโโ๏ธ
This wooden boat owner ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ค actually was proud of himself as he used to ride the Thai king ๐ to tour this dam in the past, wow ๐ฒ
Ohh yaโฆDo check out her next blog stories ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป about where to eat & where to stay in Tak province, also things to do at Ban Tak district which is only 35mins drive from Tak province, so you can include it in your itinerary planning ya ๐๐
It’s really an absolute honoured for her as the invited guest again by Royal Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to celebrate ๐๐๐ฒ๐พ๐น๐ญ together for the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand, 5 Dec 2025 at ๐ Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur ๐จ
It concluded with great ๐๐ป success, marked by its propriety, elegance & befitting of the royal dignity. It also brought joy & lasting impressions to all over 600 distinguished guests, who expressed their admiration & praised the powerful & internationally renowned โThai Hospitalityโ ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐น๐ญ๐ฏ
Before the ceremony & at ballroom foyer, she enjoyed a great Thai massage by the Thai Odyssey team ๐๐ป ๐น๐ญ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
Then, an interesting impressive AI-powered simulation & photography ๐ธ to enjoy virtually try on the iconic Thai Royal traditional costumes. No photo printing, just QR code to download, absolute eco friendly, bravo ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐ฏ๐
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐คฉ has opted for Chud Thai Ruean Ton. Thai Ruean Ton can be made of silk or cotton. A jacket with 3๏ธโฃ-quarter-length sleeves & an ankle-length plain or patterned wrap skirt denote this most informal of the 8๏ธโฃ styles. Ruean Ton was named after a group of teak houses at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok
She also opted for Chud Thai Chakri. Thai Chakri is a very formal silk & metal-thread brocade evening dress named after the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace ๐ This style features a skirt with a front pleat & an attached traditional Thai shoulder cloth & is often embellished with embroidery ๐น๐ญ๐ฏ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing felt truly an absolute honour๐ฉ๐ป๐ฅฐas an invited guest again by Royaltl Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur ๐น๐ญ๐ฒ๐พto celebrate๐๐the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand at๐Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur ๐จ 5 Dec as a meaningful & important date in the Kingdom of Thailand๐น๐ญas declared by the Royal Thai Government ~ The National Day of Thailand, also commemorates the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great๐๐& Thailandโs Fatherโs Day Before the ceremony & at ballroom foyer, she enjoyed a great Thai massage by @thaiodyssey ๐น๐ญ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Then, an interesting impressive AI photography in Thai royal costumes. No photo printing, just QR code to download, absolute eco friendly, bravo ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐ฏ๐ She slowly explored & read about Thai Jewellery & Chut Thai Phra Ratcha Niyom(Thai Royal Traditional Costumes) with exhibition of 8 styles ie. Chakkri, Boromphiman, Siwalai, Chitralada, Dusit, Ruean Ton,Amarin & Chakraphat for national ceremonial occasions respectively๐๐คฉ The celebration kicked off with the VVIPs arrival, toast remarks by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia is Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan & welcome remarks on the Occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand by Her Excellency Ms. Lada Phumas๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Malaysia since Apr 2023 All invited guests were invited for a silent respect in rememberance of Her Majesty Queen ๐ Sirikit The Queen Mother Amazing Thai cultural performances๐ถ๐ผ๐ตon stage especially the beautiful Khon เนเธเธ masked dance drama in glittering costumes with graceful dance movements, instrumental & vocal renditions. It depicting the Ramayana is called Khon, a highly refined, UNESCO recognized heritage art form features elaborate masks, costumes, graceful dance, music & narration which then tells the tales of gods, demons & heroes eg. Rama & Hanuman, represents the virtues & the triumph of good over evil. It was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2018๐ฏ๐น๐ญ๐๐ป All guests enjoyed the buffet served ๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธwith many tasty delicious๐๐คค๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธThai cuisines & desserts, including special appearance of those awarded with Thai Select It was truly a calm evening celebration๐๐of Thai National Day in KL, Malaysia๐ฒ๐พ, looking forward to attend 2026 Thai National Day๐๐น๐ญ As a frequent traveller, lifestyle blogger & content creator with own travel experiences, @siennylovesdrawing ๐ฉ๐ปwould like to wish all Thais โA Happy Thai National Dayโ๐๐น๐ญ๐ฏ Swipe leftโก๏ธ for more ๐น๐ธ as usual & check out more of her Thailand travel blog stories ๐ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/category/travel-tourism/thailand/#bloglinkinprofile ๐ #tatkl#thailand#malaysia#amazingthailand @Tourism Authority of Thailand @Amazing_Thailand @amazingthailand.official @amazingthailand_official @siennylovesdrawing2
She slowly explored & read about Thai Jewellery ๐ฟ๐ & Chut Thai Phra Ratcha Niyom(Thai Royal Traditional Costumes) with exhibition of Chakkri, Boromphiman, Siwalai, Chitralada, Dusit, Ruean Ton,Amarin & Chakraphat for national ceremonial occasions respectively๐๐คฉ Truly an elegant display of the 8๏ธโฃ styles of Thai Royal traditional costumes that highlighting the cultural heritage inspired & preserved by Her Majesty ๐ & providing opportunity for all guests to closely admire the exquisite craftsmanship of Thai attires
The celebration ๐๐ kicked off with the VVIPs arrival, toast ๐ฅ remarks by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia is Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan ๐จ๐ฝโ๐ผ & welcome remarks on the Occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand by Her Excellency Ms. Lada Phumas๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Malaysia since Apr 2023
All invited guests were invited to observe a moment of silence in rememberance of Her Majesty Queen ๐ Sirikit The Queen Mother
A meaningful & important date ~ 5 Dec as a special day in the Kingdom of Thailand ๐น๐ญ It was declared by the Royal Thai Government as the National Day of Thailand
It also commemorates the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej ๐๐ & Thailandโs Fatherโs Day, wow๐ฒ
SiennyLovesDrawing is blessed ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป๐ that she was being invited again to celebrate this meaningful Happy Thai Day together this year. This year was her 3๏ธโฃrd celebration with Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia
Ms Lada ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ, the Ambassador gave a welcoming speech on the significance of 5 Dec, which Thai people around the world ๐ celebrate 3๏ธโฃ important occasions: the birthday ๐ anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, Thai ๐น๐ญ National Day, & Fatherโs Day, with a sense of deep gratitude ๐๐ป for His Majestyโs immeasurable grace in dedicating his life to various royal duties, leading to sustainable national development & international recognition. Yes โ , to honouring the profound contribution of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great ๐, whose lifelong devotion advanced Thailandโs sustainable development & earned global recognition. There was an exhibition with photos at ballroom foyer with many photos captured his active royal duties & involvements
The Ambassador ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ also paid tribute to the legacy of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit ๐, The Queen Mother, highlighting Her Majestyโs State Visit to the then Federation of Malaya in 1962, the revitalisation of Khon aka Thai Masked Dance Drama, which led to its inscription on UNESCOโs Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (ICH) in 2018, as well as the elevation of Chud Thai aka Thai National Dress onto the international stage. The Ambassador also encouraged the guests to support ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐น๐ญ Thailandโs nomination of โChud Thai : The Knowledge, Craftsmanship & Practices of the Thai National Costumeโ for UNESCOโs ICH in 2026
Yes โ , SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฏ learnt much more from the special exhibition in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit ๐, The Queen Mother, showcased Her Majestyโs royal biography, royal initiatives, the State Visit to the then Federation of Malaya in 1962 & contributions to strengthening Thailandโs relations with the international community, among others
The Ambassador also highlighted the 68th anniversary of Thailand ~ Malaysia ๐น๐ญ๐ฒ๐พ diplomatic relations in 2025, noting that during the 2๏ธโฃ years & 8๏ธโฃ months of her ambassadorship, Thailand & Malaysia have achieved the most dynamic period of high-level visits & engagements. The Ambassador ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ reaffirmed Thailandโs position as a โkey strategic player for advancing peace, prosperity & developmentโ while extending her congratulations on Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ป successful ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. The Ambassador further invited the United Nations Member States to participate in the International Conference on the Global Partnership against Online Scams (IGPOS), which Thailand ๐น๐ญ will co-host with the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) during 17 & 18 Dec 2025 in Bangkok
At the end of her speech, the Ambassador, Ms Lada ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ผ has invited guests to experience the intangible cultural heritages of Thailand that the Royal Thai Embassy has brought to display at the event ie. Thai massage ๐น๐ญ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, Khon masked dance drama performance on stage, exhibition of Thai jewellery & Thai royal costumes, bravo ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ก also learnt how Her Majesty Queen ๐ Sirikit The Queen Mother has deeply contributed to the revival of Khon เนเธเธ epic masked dance drama in Thailand ๐น๐ญ
It features the segment: Ramakien: โPhra Rama Yutthana Asurinโ (Ramayana: The Battle of Rama and Ravana) & the Thai traditional dance titled โThai Khon Identity: A Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit ๐, The Queen Mother,โ performed by artists from the Suvarnabhumi Institute, Prince of Songkhla University (Hat Yai Campus)
Khon elaborates the masks ๐บ๐น๐ญ, glittering costumes, graceful dance movements, music ๐ถ๐ผ๐ต, instrumental, vocal renditions & narration which then tells the tales of gods, demons & heroes eg. Rama & Hanuman, represents the virtues & the triumph of good over evil
It was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2018๐ฏ๐น๐ญ๐๐ป
All invited guests then enjoyed the delicious tasty buffet served ๐ฝ๏ธ๐๐คค with the stunning amazing Thai cultural performance ie. Khon masked dance drama performances ๐ถ๐ผ๐ตon stage etc.
Not to forget the well known vending machine with Thai drinks by Tao Bin Thailand (IG @mytaobin) ~ SiennyLovesDrawing enjoyed the hot cappuccino ๐ฉ๐ป๐โ, Thai Select cuisines especially she loves the Khao Soi Gai, Som Tum & Gai Yang , Thai desserts served etc., a happy tummy for all guests that night
It’s absolutely a lovely Thai National Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia๐ฒ๐พ, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ค is already looking forward to celebrating together for 2026 Thai National Day ๐๐น๐ญ
This ceremony was made possible through the generous support ๐๐ป๐ฏ๐๐ป of the Team Thailand in Kuala Lumpur & the Thai business community in Malaysia, including the PTTEP Malaysia Asset; Bangkok Bank Bhd.; Central i-City Shopping Mall ๐๐๏ธ๐ฌ, SCG International (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Charoen Pokphand Malaysia; Andamex Sdn. Bhd. (processed seafood); Bacchus Wines (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Singha & Chang beverages ๐บ๐ป); Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd. (Soft drinks); ChaTraMue; Tao Bin; Thai SELECT-certified restaurants in Malaysia ๐ฝ๏ธ๐น๐ญ; Thai Odyssey Massage & Spa ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ; & various distributors of Thai products in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ๐น๐ญ๐ฅณ๐
This reception was well-attended by Y.A.M. Tunku Datoโ Seri Utama Naquiyuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar, son of the 10th King of Malaysia; Y.A.M. Tunku Zain Al-โAbidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz, son of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan; Datoโ Ahmad Rozian bin Abd. Ghani, Deputy Secretary-General (Bilateral) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia; Mr. Mohd Yani bin Daud, Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) of the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia; Ambassador Ikram bin Mohd Ibrahim, Chief of Protocol of Malaysia; Datuk Seri Ayob Khan bin Mydin Pitchay, Deputy Inspector-General of Police of Malaysia; Datoโ Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, former Minister in the Prime Ministerโs Department (Economic) of Malaysia; Datuk Wira Roslan Tan Sri Abdul Rahman, former Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC); Datuk Jojie Samuel M C Samuel, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia & former Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand; members of the diplomatic corps, Malaysian governmental & private sectors, academia, media, as well as Friends of Thailand – over 600 distinguished guests in total
It was truly a calm evening ๐๐ reception on the occasion of the birthday ๐๐ anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, Thai National Day ๐๐น๐ญ & Father’s Day 2025
A success with orderliness, beauty & honored, creating happiness & great ๐๐ป impression for all guests. It absolutely praised the powerful “Thai identity” that has been recognized by countries around the world ๐
Yeahโผ๏ธ As a self taught artist, art enthusiast & art lover, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐จ๐ฏ is gonna sharing here her recent amazing hands-on experience of creating very own piece of natural cotton fabric art with leaves โฌ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐
Yes โ , unique & only 1๏ธโฃ, truly โ NO 2๏ธโฃ natural plant prints are created ever the same ๐ฏ% in the world ๐๐๐ป๐
When arrived ๐๐ก, she ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ got impressed personally with the workshop space in a calm greenery herb farm surroundings. Then, a happy meet up & learning time from the love nature couples ~ Dr. Tipaporn Phimphisut & her husband , Mr Borvorn ๐น๐ญ๐ซ๐ป with 22 years of herb farming ๐ฟ๐ฑ
Sela Eco Leaf Printing is a handmade & heart-made ๐ environmentally friendly products founded & created by Dr. Tipaporn Phimphisut ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฆณ
She has generously shared lots of her knowledge & research findings as a continuing education on how to use natural resources wisely & sustainably ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฑ through her YouTube channel
The hands-on process begins by selecting leaves & flowers ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ since each will provide a colourful natural print. She was told by Mrs Tipaporn ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฆณ, itโs essential to choose cotton fabric โฌ for it. Silk or wool also is a great ๐๐ป option for beginners as they absorb the natural plant dye easily & can be printed without using any mordants
The natural leaf materials ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐ used for eco leaf printing can vary depending on the location ๐& the seasonal time ๐ฐ๏ธ of year
Examples of plant materials suitable for eco-printing that are found globally include:
Leaves ๐: Maple, eucalyptus, oak, willow, sumac etc.
Flowers ๐ท: Many flowers including red roses ๐น, marigolds, geraniums, coreopsis & cosmos (Cosmos bipinnata & Cosmos sulphureus)
Bark ๐ชต: The bark of certain trees, such as birch, cherry, willow etc. can be used to create unique patterns on fabric
Berries ๐ซ: Berries such as elderberries, sumac, currants, blackberries etc.
Other materials:Other materials, including kitchen waste eg. Onion ๐ง skins, avocado ๐ฅ pits, herbs ๐ฟ such as sage, mint etc.
A list of basic supplies that she recalled she has used them during her eco leaf printing workshop & all were prepared by Sela Eco Leaf Printing team
Basket ๐งบ: To keep natural leaf materials selected for the eco leaf printing
Scissors โ๏ธ: To cut the natural leaf materials into the desired shape
Fabric โฌ: The fabric to be printed on, either silk, cotton (SiennyLovesDrawingโs workshop opted this โ ) or wool. Certain paper also can for its texture & paper art creation
Natural leaf materials ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐: The natural plant materials to be used for eco leaf printing eg. Leaves ๐ , flowers ๐ท , berries ๐ซ, bark ๐ชต etc.
Mordant ๐งชโ๏ธ: A substance used to fix the dye to the fabric, eg. vinegar, alum, iron or tannin. The cotton fabric โฌ provided already being soaked with it prior to the workshop
Rolling bamboo stick ๐: To press the natural leaf materials onto the fabric & plastic sheets
String & rubber bands: To bundle the cotton fabric & natural leaf materials together with the bamboo stick before steam โจ๏ธ/ dyeing process
Protective gear like gloves ๐งค , mask ๐ท & apron: To protect own skin & clothes from the mordant & dye ~ To prevent skin allergenic & sensitivity
Dye pot ๐ซ: A large pot or container for heating the wrapped bundles for the steam โจ๏ธ process
A heat source: To heat โจ๏ธ๐ซ the dye pot, usually a stove or a hot plate
The step-by-step of eco leaf printing that she has learnt from this workshop;
โ Mrs Tipaporn ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฆณ๐ passionately explained nature love & the arts of leaves ~ Colours & how to design / DIY briefly
โ Choose leaves ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐
โ Arrange leaves on cotton fabric โฌ (Already prior soaked with homemade chemical/ solution mixed ๐ฆ๐งชโ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฌ) with a variety of techniques to create different designs, such as layering or bundling the leaves. Tips ๐: Use as many leaves as possible
โ Topped with 2๏ธโฃ plastic sheets, rolled ๐๏ธ with bamboo stick ๐ & wrapped ๐ซ it. After arranging the leaf materials, tightly press the fabric layers between 2๏ธโฃ plastic sheets & then roll them with a bamboo stick to provide stronger support. Lastly, tie with rubber bands & a string around it firmly to keep the leaf materials & cotton fabric in place
โ Sela Eco Printing staff handles steam โจ๏ธ process, ie. Traditional boiling methods to transfer the natural leaf prints onto fabric
โ Unwrapping: After boiling / steaming โจ๏ธ, unwrapped the bundle to remove the layers of leaves ๐ , flowers ๐ท & other leaf materials to reveal the eco leaf print on the cotton fabric. Reveal 1๏ธโฃ-of-a-kind print ~ Uniquely beautiful & ๐ฏ% organic art piece created
โ Lastly, the cotton fabric is hand washed โ๐ป๐ฆ to remove any remaining mordant & then hang it up to dry
Eco leaf printing ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐ is a natural colour dyeing technique by using leaves๐, flowers ๐ท& other plant parts eg. Fruits to create patterns & colours on a fabric โฌ๏ธ or paper ๐
This nature DIY craft making process involves wrapping & bundling the leaves & cotton fabric together with a bamboo stick, then steaming or boiling โจ๏ธ the wrapped bundle to transfer the nature colours & leaves patterns from the selected plants to the fabric, wow ๐ฒ๐คฉ
Itโs 1๏ธโฃ-of-a-kind print that captures the beauty of nature ๐ฑ It also allows everyone to enjoy work in harmony with the plants blooming seasons by using all natural ingredients that are grown, found, shared or responsibly foraged ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป
Itโs a relatively ๐ technique that has been developed in recent years, yet itโs based on traditional methods of natural dyeing that have been used for centuries. In fact, this specific term eco printing was 1๏ธโฃst coined by an Australia ๐ฆ๐บ based artist ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐จ, India Flint in early 2000s & being credited as the pioneer of this technique & her book โEco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textilesโ continues popularised this art method
SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ enjoyed the most exciting aspects of eco leaf printing ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐ ie. The inherent unpredictability because of the plantโs colour (Whether green ๐, yellow ๐, purple ๐, orange ๐งก etc.) in nature may not always match the hue it imparts on the cotton fabric โฌ
This element of surprise ๐ฎ or shocking ๐ณ when this DIY outcome revealed actually ๐ฏ% driven by the natureโs quirks, hence why eco leaf printing is uniquely enjoyable fun ๐คฉ๐ฏ๐๐ป Hmm…Of course it can be disappointing too
Guess what โโผ๏ธ
The most distinguishing feature of eco leaf printing is the use of renewable & sustainable natural plants ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐๐๐ as main materials. Each print hence is absolutely unique & irreproducible. The plant type, leaf ๐ฟ age, steam โจ๏ธ & mordanting procedures used determine the patterns & hues obtained. Itโs truly a rewarding creative process that allows each to connect ๐๐ with own natural surroundings, environment & then learn more about this art skill of appreciating the natural flora beauty ๐๐คฉ
Remember that this whole hands-on process is all about experimenting & understanding how different leaves react to various surfaces ie. Fabric/ paper, so the outcome may differ from what one had in mind ๐ญ๐คWith perseverance & patience, one will be astounded by the unique & stunning results that eco leaf printing can be produced
Personally to SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป, itโs a meditative practice that fosters a deeper connection โ๏ธ with nature ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐
From foraging leaves ๐ , flowers ๐ท& other botanicals to prepare & print them on fabric / paper, to enjoy & appreciate the whole crafting process is slow, mindful & deeply relaxing ๐
Itโs a very beginner-friendly & meditative relaxing creative activity, the best ๐๐ป is NO โ any prior experience required. Anyone at any age can enjoy this opportunity to slow down, breathe ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ in the scent of fresh leaves ๐ & reconnect with nature ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ท๐น
Truly relaxing ๐ to enjoy the slow process with all materials & tools provided to unleash own creativity with nature, as well as full instruction & guidance provided throughout the workshop
Absolutely perfect ๐๐ฏ๐๐ป for nature lovers, art crafters, eco friendly travellers, families, friends to try something meaningful & a little bit magical by supporting local artists & then keeping ancient & earth-friendly traditions alive ๐๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ณ
Ohh yaโฆWhile waiting for the steam process โจ๏ธ, SiennyLovesDrawing & her travel mates ๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป went to visit the herb farm & gallery/ showroom/ boutique to check out & shopping ๐ ๐๏ธ for some of the printed fabrics & craft items with natural colours from leaves that Dr.Tipaporn Phimphisut ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ฆณ slowly produces handcrafted 1๏ธโฃ by 1๏ธโฃ & sent to the neighbourhood local community to make tailoring into clothes, scarves ๐งฃ, bags ๐๐๏ธ, adding value & distributing income to the local community, bravo ๐๐ป ๐
Instead of attending an eco leaf printing workshop, you can plan to drop by here to enjoy shopping ๐ ๐๏ธ for handcrafted souvenirs ๐๐ย here during your trip to explore Tak, Northern Thailand ๐น๐ญ
Do stay tuned for her next blog stories๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป about things to do @ Tak province & Ban Tak , Thailand (HmmโฆQuite a long list respectively to compile) for your itinerary planning ya ๐๐
She has also visited Sukhothhai เธชเธธเนเธเธเธฑเธข, Northern Thailand ๐น๐ญ with her travel mates during the trip
Yeahโผ๏ธ As a heritage & culture enthusiast, she was so excited happy ๐ to travel & visit this UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019. Yes โ , it was a surprise arrangement ๐๐ฅฐ
It’s within just 1.5 hrs drive ๐๐ from Tak province
Ohh ya…There are daily direct domestic flights โ๏ธ ๐ซ from Bangkok to reach Sukhothai ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Sukhothai is the Thai Kingdomโs ๐น๐ญ๐ 1๏ธโฃst capital with a lasting cultural & architectural legacy
It has received designation as a ๐ Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art. Also it was the political & administrative capital of the 1๏ธโฃst Kingdom of Siam in the 13th & 15th centuries, wow ๐ฒ
In this blog story, she ๐ฉ๐ปl๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป is gonna sharing a list of things to do to explore from her half a day travel experience at Sukhothai
Things To Do / Places To Visit
Si Satchanalai Historical Park เธญเธธเธเธขเธฒเธเธเธฃเธฐเธงเธฑเธเธดเธจเธฒเธชเธเธฃเนเธจเธฃเธตเธชเธฑเธเธเธฒเธฅเธฑเธข
This park is in the northwest to protect the mountainous forest areas โฐ๏ธ๐ณ๐ณ of the Phi Pan Nam Range at the northern end of the province. Itโs proclaimed as a national park on 8 May 1981. There are archaeological evidence suggests that this ancient city used to be a center for ceramic ๐บ trade with China ๐จ๐ณ
This 45sqm historical park is home to remaining structures of which used to be palaces ๐ ๐ฐ, temples ๐ & homes ๐๏ธ in the ancient Si Satchanalai City ie. 2๏ธโฃnd largest city after Sukhothai during its glory days in Thailand ๐น๐ญโจ
There are 28 temples ๐๐๏ธ in this Unesco World Heritage Park, SiennyLovesDrawing & travel mates ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป only visited 3๏ธโฃ temples during this recent visit
HmmโฆIn her next visit, she ๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ is gonna spend whole day or perhaps 2๏ธโฃ full days to slowly cycling ๐ดโโ๏ธ/ walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ to explore more ancient ruins & temples ๐ in this park to appreciate the well preserve history & heritage here ๐๐คฉ
โ Wat Nang Phaya ๐ธ๐เธงเธฑเธเธเธฒเธเธเธเธฒ
Aka The Temple of Queen ๐ธ๐, its main chedi is a round chedi with a stairway & arch on each sides
Itโs well known for its delicate stucco reliefs which displayed the art influences from Chinese ๐จ๐ณ & Lanna cultures on its ancient remains ie. The northwestern wall of its 7๏ธโฃ-roomed building/ wihan / vihara built of laterite blocks & limestone plaster. In fact, she has read from the internet ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป when she researched about this ancient temple ๐ that the local goldsmiths actually use this said stucco pattern from Wat Nang Phaya ๐ to design & make the famous souvenir ๐๐ ~ “Ancient Gold of Si Satchanalai
This ancient temple ๐ with pillars decorated with unglazed ceramic designs. The central laterite stupa is surrounded by lamp-posts & accessible by a set narrow stairway. Also its ordination hall / ubosot / ubosotha that is behind the main chedi & next to the bases of 2๏ธโฃ chedi ruins
Hey ๐๐ป all, continue from SiennyLovesDrawingโs ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป earlier sharing here about her recent Loy Kratong Sai Festival celebration ๐น๐ญ๐ฅณ๐๐ at Tak province, Northern Thailand. Do read more via ๐ her blog link at bio She has also visited Sukhothhai เธชเธธเนเธเธเธฑเธข, Northern Thailand ๐น๐ญ with her travel mates during the trip Yeahโผ๏ธ As a heritage & culture enthusiast, she was so excited happy ๐ to travel & visit this UNESCO site since 2019. Yes โ , it was a surprise arrangement ๐๐ฅฐ It’s within just 1.5 hrs drive ๐๐ from Tak province Ohh ya…There are daily direct domestic flights โ๏ธ ๐ซ from Bangkok to reach Sukhothai ๐ฏ๐๐ป Sukhothai is the Thai Kingdomโs ๐น๐ญ๐ 1๏ธโฃst capital with a lasting cultural & architectural legacy. It has received designation as a ๐ Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art. Also it was the political & administrative capital of the 1๏ธโฃst Kingdom of Siam in the 13th & 15th centuries, wow ๐ฒ In this video ๐น, she ๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป is gonna sharing a list of things to do to explore from her half a day travel experience at Sukhothai โ Si Satchanalai Historical Park เธญเธธเธเธขเธฒเธเธเธฃเธฐเธงเธฑเธเธดเธจเธฒเธชเธเธฃเนเธจเธฃเธตเธชเธฑเธเธเธฒเธฅเธฑเธข ~ This 45sqm historical park is home to remaining structures of which used to be palaces ๐ ๐ฐ, temples ๐ & homes ๐๏ธ in the ancient Si Satchanalai City ie. 2๏ธโฃnd largest city after Sukhothai during its glory days in Thailand ๐น๐ญ There are 28 temples ๐๐๏ธ in this Unesco World Heritage Park, SiennyLovesDrawing & travel mates ๐ฉ๐ป๐ง๐ปโ๐คโ๐ง๐ป๐ญ๐ป๐ฌ๐ป๐ซ๐ป only visited 3๏ธโฃ temples during this recent visit ie. Wat Nang Phaya ๐ธ๐เธงเธฑเธเธเธฒเธเธเธเธฒ aka The Temple of Queen, Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo เธงเธฑเธเนเธเธเธตเธขเนเนเธเนเธเนเธเธง aka the temple of the 7๏ธโฃ rows of chedis & Wat Chang Lom ๐ เธงเธฑเธเธเนเธฒเธเธฅเนเธญเธก aka temple surrounded by elephants ๐๐ HmmโฆIn her next visit, she ๐ด๐ปโโ๏ธ is gonna spend whole day or perhaps 2๏ธโฃ full days to slowly cycling ๐ดโโ๏ธ/ walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ to explore more ancient ruins & temples ๐ in this park to appreciate the well preserve history & heritage here ๐๐คฉ โ Sukhothai is well known for its silk textiles & silver accessories. Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ loves the great ๐ฏ๐๐ป craftsmanship presented from her window shopping ๐คฉ๐๏ธ๐ experience here. Absolutely worth the price to own a piece of tailored traditional clothing with nice textiles or a detailed craftsmanship silver accessories from Sukhothai ๐น๐ญโจ โ Ban Klang Na Restaurant & Cafe ๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธ เธฃเนเธฒเธเธญเธฒเธซเธฒเธฃเธเนเธฒเธเธเธฅเธฒเธเธเธฒเธจเธฃเธตเธชเธฑเธเธเธฒเธฅเธฑเธข ~ Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing really enjoyed her lunch time here & ๐ฏ% indulged with all the tasty delicious ๐ฉ๐ป๐คค๐๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธย dishes ordered. In particularly, the fried prawns with fruits salad ๐ค๐ฅย in a golden basket made with fried yam strips ๐ , seafood steamed egg โจ๏ธ ๐ฅ๐ณ & deep fried fish ๐ served with green chilies sauce Read more๐ via blog link at bio @Amazing_Thailand @Tourism Authority of Thailand @amazingthailand.official @amazingthailand_official @siennylovesdrawing2 #takthailand#amazingthailand#tatkl#yourstoriesneverend#thailand๐น๐ญ
โ Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo เธงเธฑเธเนเธเธเธตเธขเนเนเธเนเธเนเธเธง
Its name meant the temple of the 7๏ธโฃ rows of chedi
With prominent ancient structure of this large temple ๐ of having 32 stupas of different sizes in different styles. Its other buildings arranged in an orderly fashion to demonstrate the cosmological principle
The beauty & the variety of forms of the stupas led Prince Damrong Rajanubhab ๐ to presume that this temple was the royal cemetery ๐๐ชฆ or the place for keeping the relics of the royal families of the Sukhothai dynasty
The stupa forms at this wat are categorized into 3๏ธโฃ groups;ย
1๏ธโฃst group ~ The budding-lotus ๐ชท shaped stupa that represents the uniqueness of Sukhothai art. It has a slim & tall form. The square-shaped lowest base is made into a stepped footing. Above the stepped lowest base are multi-tiered square โป๏ธ & octagonal bases decorated with pointed torus moldings to support the budding-lotus-design finial decorated with a conical-shaped spire
2๏ธโฃnd group~ The prasat-style square-shaped stupa with a multi-tier roof & are presumably influenced by the arts of external communities, such as Lanna & ancient Khmer ๐ฐ๐ญ
3๏ธโฃrd group ~ The bell-shaped ๐ stupa decorated with torus moldings under the bell-shaped part. The top part assumes a conical shape. Presumably, this type of stupa originated from the ancient Indian ๐ฎ๐ณ burial ceremony where the hemispherical burial mound is created & decorated on top with the Chatra
โ Wat Chang Lom ๐ เธงเธฑเธเธเนเธฒเธเธฅเนเธญเธก
This wat is located right opposite of the Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo. Its name meant temple surrounded by elephants ๐๐ It was built in the Sukhothai period, or around the mid-13th century to the late 14th century. Its large sized & located in the center of Si Satchanalai town
It was presumed to be built by King Ramlamhaeng ๐ in 1285 following the excavation of the relics of the Lord Buddha & a period of public worshipping & celebration ๐ ๐ of the relics for 1๏ธโฃmonth & 6๏ธโฃ days. The relics then were buried underground at the center of the town, the stupa was built over the buried site & the wall was erected to surround the site. The construction took a total of 9๏ธโฃ years to complete
It was built between 1340 & 1350 by Sukhothai King Lithai ๐, surrounded by a boundary wall with 4๏ธโฃ gates. There are numerous monuments in various styles, a vihara, a principal chedi & 32 small ones
The bell-shaped ๐ principal stupa is placed on the 2๏ธโฃ-story Pradakshina base that is designed for Budhist devotees to walk ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธin a clockwise ๐ ๐ direction. The lower story is surrounded with 39 standing elephant ๐ sculptures & has a stairway connected to the upper story. Around the upper story, there are 20 niches filled with 1.4 m high enshrining Buddha images in the attitude of subduing Mara. Above the pradakshina base is the bell-shaped ๐ body of the stupa constructed on the circular โญ bases decorated with torus moldings
Above the bell-shaped ๐ body, there are the square โฌ throne & the Kan Chat (The round-pillar-shaped structure) decorated with the low relief of the Buddha images in the walking ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธposture
The tradition of building a stupa with the surrounding elephant ๐ sculptures originated in Sri Lanka ๐ฑ๐ฐ in the 3๏ธโฃrd century & the Sukhothai kingdom probably adopted this tradition around the 14th century in the reign of King Maha Thammaracha Lithai ๐
The concept of the elephant ๐ sculptures surrounding the stupa base is presumably derived from the Buddhist โธ๏ธ concept that the elephant is an auspicious animal that takes the role of supporting Buddhism & is deemed 1๏ธโฃ of the 108 auspicious items
Tips ๐ from SiennyLovesDrawingโs ๐ฉ๐ป personal experience;
โ Wear comfy clothing & shoes ๐
โ Bring along water ๐ฆ bottle to stay hydrated
โ Apply sunblock ๐งด& insect repellent spray
โ Grab a disposable rain coat ๐งฅ from 7-11 stores if expected cloudy/ raining ๐ง๏ธโ from weather forecast
Shopping ๐ ๐๏ธ for silk textiles & silver accessories
Sukhothai is well known for its silk textiles & silver accessories
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ loves the great ๐ฏ๐๐ป craftsmanship presented from her window shopping experience here ๐๐คฉ๐๐๏ธ
So, it’s absolutely worth the price to own a piece of tailored traditional clothing with nice textiles or a detailed craftsmanship silver accessories from Sukhothai ๐น๐ญโจ
So, do remember to check out some of the local shops & shopping ๐๐๏ธ for souvenirs before heading home โ๏ธ๐ก ya
Where To Eat
Ban Klang Na Restaurant & Cafe ๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธ เธฃเนเธฒเธเธญเธฒเธซเธฒเธฃเธเนเธฒเธเธเธฅเธฒเธเธเธฒเธจเธฃเธตเธชเธฑเธเธเธฒเธฅเธฑเธข
Itโs a very calm peaceful ๐ & nice lunch dining space ๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธ in a hidden corner of a road. This restaurant is surrounding with a manmade pond. HmmโฆPerhaps the fish ๐ & prawns ๐ฆ in the pond are actually being served on table for its guests to dine
Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing really enjoyed her lunch time here & ๐ฏ% indulged with all the tasty delicious ๐ฉ๐ป๐คค๐๐น๐ญ๐ฝ๏ธย dishes ordered
In particularly, sheloves ๐ฉ๐ป๐ the fried prawns with fruits salad ๐ค๐ฅย in a golden basket made with fried yam strips ๐ , seafood steamed egg โจ๏ธ ๐ฅ๐ณ & deep fried fish ๐ served with green chilies sauce
Ohh yaโฆThere is a cafe โ๏ธ located right next to this restaurant & named Klang Na Cafe, however itโs closed during her recent visit, SiennyLovesDrawing got no chance to try a cuppa โ๐
This time, SiennyLovesDrawing didn’t overnight in Sukhothai, instead she enjoyed her staycation at Tak province which is just 1.5 hours drive to witness the great ๐๐ป annual celebration ๐ ๐ย of Loy Krathong Sai Festival๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฅฅย as shared earlier
Highly recommended all to combine to travel & explore both Sukhothai & Tak together especially to witness the UNESCO heritage site & the uniquely annual Loy Krathong Sai Festival ๐น๐ญ๐ฏ๐๐ป
Ohh ya…Do stay tuned for her next blog stories๐ฉ๐ป๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ปโ๐ป about things to do @ Tak province & Ban Tak , Thailand (Hmm…Quite a long list) for your itinerary planning ya ๐๐
