About San Kamphaeng Hot Springs
San Kamphaeng Hot Springs is a geothermal attraction in Ban Sahakon, Mae On District, about 36 km east of Chiang Mai city. The site features natural hot springs with source water around 100-105°C that forms geysers and mineral-rich streams. Developed as a public park, it is notable for egg-boiling in the hot water, communal and private mineral baths, and landscaped gardens within a forested valley setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped park centered on two main geyser vents emitting steaming water, with channels and pools of varying temperatures. Areas include foot-soaking streams, communal mineral bathing pools, private bath houses, egg-boiling baskets in the hottest pools, shaded pavilions, lawns, food stalls and souvenir shops. The setting is a green valley with paved walkways connecting the geyser field, bathing zone and picnic areas.
Key highlights
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Natural geysers with source temperature around 100-105°C
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Boiling eggs in baskets in the hot spring water
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Foot-soaking streams and communal mineral bath pools
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Private mineral bath houses for soaking
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Landscaped park with pavilions and gardens
History of San Kamphaeng Hot Springs
Natural geothermal field long known locally, developed as a managed tourist attraction and recreational park by the Chiang Mai provincial administration to provide public mineral bathing facilities.
Culture & Context
Popular local recreation site where mineral-rich hot water is traditionally believed to have therapeutic properties; well-known for the local custom of boiling eggs in the spring water.
Route
| By air | Via Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), then road transfer to Mae On |
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| By road |