Baan Kang Wat – Chiang Mai's Artsy Hangout for Creative Souls
Baan Kang Wat is an art community on Soi Wat Umong in Chiang Mai, home to handmade craft shops, ceramics studios, cafes and workshops in a leafy, old-meets-modern setting.
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Baan Kang Wat is an art community and local-style shopping spot at 191–197 Soi Wat Umong, Suthep, Chiang Mai, designed by Khun Big. Its houses hold handmade craft shops, home decor, ceramics, cafes and restaurants, with monthly workshops. Open 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays.
Key takeaways
- An art community on Soi Wat Umong designed around old-style neighborly living
- Handmade goods, home decor, woodwork, Orn the Rose ceramics and Bookoo Studio
- Cafes, restaurants and monthly workshops
- Plenty of vintage-style photo spots for slow, relaxed travel
- Open 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays; parking available
When someone says they're heading north, most of you probably think of Chiang Mai, right? Exactly! Today Meeting Point is taking you to Baan Kang Wat, an artsy hangout for creative, cool people in Chiang Mai that everyone who visits falls in love with.
Baan Kang Wat in Chiang Mai is a local-style shopping spot tucked into Soi Wat Umong. The project owner and designer is Khun Big, who wanted to create a community where people live and interact together, a bit like the old days when neighbors helped one another. The result is a cluster of homes surrounded by nature, with an old-world atmosphere blended with contemporary touches – and that's how Baan Kang Wat came to be.
Each house in Baan Kang Wat opens as a shop selling handmade goods and home decor, along with restaurants, coffee shops and woodwork shops. For an art fix, there's Bookoo Studio, a craft showroom and the Orn the Rose ceramics house and studio, among others. It's a place to relax and wander at your own pace. Every month, Baan Kang Wat also runs a schedule of workshops and lots of fun activities. It's honestly one of the cutest art hubs around.
If you like slow, relaxed travel and taking pretty photos, this is a must. Besides the cute shops, it's lovely to sit and sip a coffee and unwind. Photo lovers who are into vintage style should definitely come – you'll leave with plenty of shots to show off to your friends.
It's a place that stays in your memory. If you ever come to Chiang Mai, make sure you stop by Baan Kang Wat.
Baan Kang Wat, Chiang Mai – details
Location: 191–197 Soi Wat Umong, Ban Ram Poeng Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/FzvicKJe8u8nVPBy5
Phone: 080-046-6984
Hours: 10:00–18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Parking: available
Social media
Facebook: Baankangwat
Instagram: @baankangwat
Website: http://www.bannkangwat.com
FAQ
Where is Baan Kang Wat?
At 191–197 Soi Wat Umong, Ban Ram Poeng Road, Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200.
What are Baan Kang Wat's opening hours?
10:00–18:00, closed on Mondays.
What can you do at Baan Kang Wat?
Browse handmade crafts, home decor, woodwork and ceramics, eat at cafes and restaurants, and join monthly workshops.
Is there parking at Baan Kang Wat?
Yes, parking is available.
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