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Don Luang Village |
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Don Luang Village Don Luang Village is located on Moo 7, Baan
Don Luang, Mae Rang sub-district, Pa Sang district, Lumpoon.
Other than the village’s ancient history with long culture, it
is the location of the source of the largest hand weaving cotton
in Thailand. The history of this village started for 200 years
ago. The villagers are the Thai Yong Tribe that has
emigratedfrom Sipsong Panna area. These people have the culture
of weaving cloth for household use. Although, later, when people
outside the village visit to order the clothes, it made the
villagers to start weaving for selling and made it their job
until now a days. Inside the village, the first thing that
tourist would notice is the Thai Ancient House in Thai Yong’s
style. The house’s special characteristic is the wooden house
that has the stairs with roof from bottom to the main area. The
door and window is made of wooden lockinstead of normal lock. On
the space under a Thai housearea, it is usually high-rise for
the weaving area. After admiring the house of Thai Yong, you can
purchase the weaving clothes as souvenirs. There is variety of
items available such as clothing, accessories, bag, pillowcase,
and bed sheet. The prices here are about half price cheaper than
the market. Whoever that likes these type of item should not
missed at all. After visiting the house and purchasing items and
you still want to stay longer until nighttime to experience the
way of living of the Thai Yong, there is a homestay available.
The accommodation is 250 Baht per person including activity.
There are many activities for you to choose such as weaving,
cycling to Don Luang Temple that is the local Temple, or tasting
the local food that is served with wooden utensil. If you are
interested, you can travel by your own transportation by driving
from the entrance of Lumpoon and turn left to highway number 116
(Pa Sang district) for 16 kilometers then turn right to highway
number 106. Drive for about 200 meters and turn left to highway
number 3016. Continue for about 2 kilometers and you will reach
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98.924249 E |
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