After celebrating Songkran the traditional way, don’t miss the great fun of water splashing in the streets of Chiang Mai. The city is actually home to one of the country’s biggest Songkran celebrations; it is small enough to remain manageable but still has a huge moat for all of the water fun and the spiritual side too. Famous locations to go are Nawarat Bridge, Thapae Gate and around the moat; to party in cleaner water, head-up to Central Festival or Think Park or One Nimman.
Another fun part of the city to go to is the Rubber Tree Road, but you will need a car or a tuk-tuk to go there. The Rubber Tree Road is also known as the Old Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road. It is a beautiful road located between the two provinces: Chiang Mai and Lamphun, build in the period of King Rama VI. Driving on this road you will see hundreds of old rubber trees along. During Thai New Year, locals like to drive there and throw water at residents on the street.
Whether with a silver bowl or a scoop of water, Songkran festival is unique. It will last for three days but don’t forget that the day will be over only when the sun touches the horizon and that there is no safe place to hide so, get ready, and have fun!
April 2024.
