Stepping into the end of 2024, it’s time to take a break, unwind, and unleash everybody true self with creative activities, whether it’s sculpting, dyeing, or making scented candles from natural ingredients. Booking.com recommends places where travelers can make your own craftwork and accommodations that showcase unique craftsmanship, allowing everyone to immerse within boundless creativity and fully be surrounded by artistry atmosphere throughout the trip.
Warm your heart with ceramic sculpting
Inclay Studio, located in Chiang Mai Province, is a studio that teaches basic ceramics sculpting with friendly and warming vibes for visitors who would like to experience the simplicity and beauty of ceramic art, as well as express the creative ideas. The studio offers two classes for travelers who are interested in making ceramics, which are hand building course and wheel throwing course that can be completed within one day. Additionally, there are also handmade products from the owner available for people to shopping.
Where to stay: Phra Singh Village is a hotel that located away from Chiang Mai International Airport less than 20 minutes-drive. Travelers can relax amidst the scents of Lanna culture, with decoration of Thai silk and wooden furniture. This hotel offers guests diverse dining options, including both Asian and American cuisines. Moreover, guests can also rent bicycles to explore nearby attractions such as Wat Phra Singh Waramahaviharn, Wat Chedi Luang, and the Three Kings Monument, immersing themselves in the beauty of Chiang Mai’s historic architecture and tranquility.
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Delve into Indigo world
Man Gardens Creative Craft Center in Sakon Nakhon Province, provides a space where travelers can learn about the art of indigo production from the scratch to art application. The center is nestled among the woods, allowing travelers to work with natural materials and environment closely with the seasonal activities offered, such as fabric dyeing, indigo seeds harvesting from the owner’s garden, extracting dyes, etc.
Where to stay: After unleashing your creativity at Man Gardens, Booking.com recommends travelers staying at Phu Sakon Ville Hotel, located 15 minutes away from the Sakon Nakhon city by car. The hotel features a blend of modern design with Sakon Nakhon’s renowned indigo dyeing heritage. Additionally, guests can enjoy with the facilities provided including an outdoor swimming pool, a private terrace, and a restaurant.
Make scented candles while relaxing among nature
In Ratchaburi Province, travelers can make and design their own scented candles at Ban Hom Tien amidst the nature. The place offers a beautiful and warm atmosphere with lit candles, which travelers can be relaxing while shopping the handcraft souvenirs from the shop as well.
Where to stay: For entirely immersing yourself in a peaceful retreat during a trip, staying at Phapok Eco Resort will allow everyone to connect with the nature. The resort provides an outdoor pool, a private terrace, along with a garden for guests’ bliss yet convenience 
throughout the stay. Additionally, travelers can enjoy the stunning views of sea mist at Khao Krajom viewpoint and Kao Chon Waterfall by driving a car within 1 hour.
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