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life.<\/h1><p class=\"mh-hero-lead\">Walk in the forest, share a village meal, try traditional crafts.<br>Discover a wider world in Northern Thailand.<\/p><div class=\"mh-hero-actions\"><a class=\"mh-button\" href=\"#mh-tours\">Explore village tours <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mh-textlink\" href=\"#mh-about\">About ManiTabi <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"mh-hero-note\">Travel a little further into the places you visit.<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"mh-hero-photo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_9255.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption class=\"mh-hero-caption\">A MOMENT IN NORTHERN THAILAND<br>Beyond the scenery, there is everyday life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<nav class=\"mh-jump mh-wrap\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\"><span>Find your way in<\/span><a href=\"#mh-tours\">Village tours<\/a><a href=\"#mh-season\">Seasonal trips & festivals<\/a><a href=\"#mh-shop\">Our shop<\/a><a href=\"#mh-voices\">Guest stories<\/a><a href=\"#mtnav-title\">Your local navigator<\/a><\/nav>\n<section class=\"mh-section mh-wrap\" id=\"mh-about\" aria-labelledby=\"mh-about-title\"><div class=\"mh-about\"><div><p class=\"mh-kicker\">ABOUT MANITABI<\/p><h2 class=\"mh-title\" id=\"mh-about-title\">Go beyond the sights.<br>Meet the people.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"mh-about-copy\"><p>ManiTabi comes from \u201cManiac Travel\u201d: travel for the curious.<br>Take a step beyond familiar routes and popular spots.<br>Based in Chiang Mai, we introduce you to life in Northern Thailand.<\/p><p>Our journeys begin with relationships with local people.<br>Time with village hosts and hands-on experiences in nature<br>can change the way you see a place.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"mh-values\"><article class=\"mh-value\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_3226-1-scaled-e1733224004517.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"><div><span class=\"mh-value-number\">01 \/ WHY MANITABI<\/span><h3>Discover places through the people who live there.<\/h3><p>Our village connections help you explore beyond the usual routes.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-value\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/LINE_ALBUM_20231128-\u30b3\u30fc\u30d2\u30fc\u8fb2\u5712_250415_7-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"><div><span class=\"mh-value-number\">02 \/ WHY MANITABI<\/span><h3>Experience the gifts of the land.<\/h3><p>Harvest, make and taste. Discover how nature and everyday life connect.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-value\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/\uff08\u66ae\u3089\u3057\uff09\u7e262_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"><div><span class=\"mh-value-number\">03 \/ WHY MANITABI<\/span><h3>Share a little of everyday life.<\/h3><p>Walk, cook and talk together, and settle into the rhythm of the village.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"mh-section mh-tours\" id=\"mh-tours\" aria-labelledby=\"mh-tours-title\"><div class=\"mh-wrap\"><div class=\"mh-heading\"><div><p class=\"mh-kicker\">VILLAGE TOURS<\/p><h2 class=\"mh-title\" id=\"mh-tours-title\">Village tours<\/h2><p class=\"mh-lead\">Into nature, beside the craftspeople, around the village table.<br>Choose your next journey through the experiences that interest you.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"mh-textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/tour\/\">View all tours <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"mh-tour-grid\"><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/04\/26\/karen-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Experience life in a Karen village\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_9255.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">NATURE & LIFE \/ KAREN<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/04\/26\/karen-tour\/\">Experience life in a Karen village<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Visit a Karen village in the mountains. Walk with your hosts, cook local food and learn about traditional life and natural dyeing.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/04\/26\/karen-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/03\/chiang-mai-thailue-tour-1\/\" aria-label=\"Experience Tai Lue life in Northern Thailand\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_8239-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">VILLAGE STAY \/ TAI LUE<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/03\/chiang-mai-thailue-tour-1\/\">Experience Tai Lue life in Northern Thailand<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Learn about Tai Lue culture and local knowledge through traditional cooking, forest activities and time with village hosts.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/03\/chiang-mai-thailue-tour-1\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/02\/lisu-tour-cacao\/\" aria-label=\"Cacao and culture in a Lisu village\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_301-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">CACAO & CULTURE \/ LISU<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/02\/lisu-tour-cacao\/\">Cacao and culture in a Lisu village<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Visit a Lisu village in Chiang Rai, learn how cacao becomes chocolate and discover a way of life close to nature.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/02\/lisu-tour-cacao\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/27\/coffee-tour-chiangmai\/\" aria-label=\"From coffee farm to cup\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_20231128_241027_1.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee tour\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">FARM & COFFEE \/ KAREN<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/27\/coffee-tour-chiangmai\/\">From coffee farm to cup<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Stay with a Karen coffee-farming family and learn about harvesting, roasting and brewing, with time to get to know your hosts.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/27\/coffee-tour-chiangmai\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/09\/20\/karen-silver-tour-1day\/\" aria-label=\"Make Karen silver with a local artisan\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/S__27074603_0-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">VILLAGE CRAFT \/ KAREN SILVER<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/09\/20\/karen-silver-tour-1day\/\">Make Karen silver with a local artisan<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Make your own ring or bracelet with a village artisan on a day trip exploring traditional Karen silverwork.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/09\/20\/karen-silver-tour-1day\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/08\/02\/small-is-beautiful-tour\/\" aria-label=\"A \u201cSmall Is Beautiful\u201d cycling journey\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_4301-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">SLOW TRAVEL \/ CYCLING<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/08\/02\/small-is-beautiful-tour\/\">A \u201cSmall Is Beautiful\u201d cycling journey<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Cycle slowly through the countryside with Sawan, a world cyclist, and explore a small, simple and slower way of living.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/08\/02\/small-is-beautiful-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"mh-section mh-season\" id=\"mh-season\" aria-labelledby=\"mh-season-title\"><div class=\"mh-wrap\"><div class=\"mh-heading\"><div><p class=\"mh-kicker\">SEASONAL JOURNEYS<\/p><h2 class=\"mh-title\" id=\"mh-season-title\">Seasonal journeys & village festivals<\/h2><p class=\"mh-lead\">Meet a place at a special time of year.<br>Discover village festivals and experiences to enjoy around your lantern-festival visit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mh-tour-grid\"><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/15\/elephant-festival-wangpai\/\" aria-label=\"Join the village elephant-float festival\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4685-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">WANG PAI VILLAGE \/ SALAKAPAT<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/15\/elephant-festival-wangpai\/\">Join the village elephant-float festival<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Help the people of Wang Pai create an elephant float and share their annual Salakapat festival, with Tai Lue traditions and village hospitality.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/15\/elephant-festival-wangpai\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/11\/05\/lisu-lunar-new-year-festival\/\" aria-label=\"Celebrate New Year in a Lisu village\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/\u5143\u65e6\u306e\u8e0a\u308a\u2461-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">LISU VILLAGE \/ NEW YEAR<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/11\/05\/lisu-lunar-new-year-festival\/\">Celebrate New Year in a Lisu village<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Join New Year celebrations with colourful clothing, rice-cake making and circle dancing, alongside a visit to a cacao farm.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/11\/05\/lisu-lunar-new-year-festival\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"mh-tour\"><a class=\"mh-tour-photo\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2026\/09\/11\/chiangmai-komloi-2026-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Daytime discoveries during lantern season\"><img src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YI-PENG-2026-27-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\"><\/a><div class=\"mh-tour-body\"><p class=\"mh-tour-label\">CHIANG MAI \/ NOVEMBER 2026<\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2026\/09\/11\/chiangmai-komloi-2026-tour\/\">Daytime discoveries during lantern season<small> (Japanese)<\/small><\/a><\/h3><p class=\"mh-tour-description\">Between lantern-festival evenings, explore markets, cacao farms, Karen villages and craft workshops, with five experiences on 23\u201326 November 2026.<\/p><a class=\"mh-tour-link\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2026\/09\/11\/chiangmai-komloi-2026-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\">Explore this tour <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><small> (Japanese)<\/small><\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"mh-section mh-wrap mh-shop\" id=\"mh-shop\" aria-labelledby=\"mh-shop-title\"><figure class=\"mh-shop-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/manitabi-shop-chiangmai-storefront.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\"><\/figure><div><p class=\"mh-kicker\">MANITABI SHOP \u00b7 CHIANG MAI<\/p><h2 class=\"mh-title\" id=\"mh-shop-title\">Bring a little of the village<br>along on your journey.<\/h2><p class=\"mh-shop-copy\">Find Karen handwoven textiles, shade-grown coffee and cacao, and bamboo crafts made by the people we visit, at our small shop in Chiang Mai.<\/p><p class=\"mh-shop-copy\">Drop in during your trip or before heading home.<\/p><dl class=\"mh-shop-facts\"><div><dt>OPEN<\/dt><dd>10:00\u201318:00 \/ Closed Sundays<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>LOCATION<\/dt><dd>Near Warorot Market<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><div class=\"mh-shop-actions\"><a class=\"mh-button\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/shop-2\/\">Visit our shop <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><small> (Japanese)<\/small><\/a><a class=\"mh-textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?cid=14683343708916790026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find us on the map <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><\/a><\/div><p class=\"mh-shop-foot\">Just browsing is welcome. Come and share your travel stories.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"mh-section mh-voices\" id=\"mh-voices\" aria-labelledby=\"mh-voices-title\"><div class=\"mh-wrap\"><div class=\"mh-heading\"><div><p class=\"mh-kicker\">TRAVELERS\u2019 STORIES<\/p><h2 class=\"mh-title\" id=\"mh-voices-title\">What stays with you after the journey.<\/h2><p class=\"mh-lead\">Stories from people who have travelled with ManiTabi.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"mh-textlink\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/category\/manitabi-tour\/customer-voice\/\">Read more guest stories <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#x2197;<\/span><small> (Japanese)<\/small><\/a><\/div><div class=\"mh-quote-grid\"><figure class=\"mh-quote\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_3673-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mh-quote-photo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><blockquote>The generosity and hospitality of our hosts made this a wonderful visit. I recommend it to anyone interested in local ethnic communities.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"mh-quote-person\"><span>Guest T<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mh-quote\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/att.UM2L6raPGB9mfDkQDdSXwXMi7FCxayYcomZjTFEuXqs-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mh-quote-photo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><blockquote>I was deeply moved by a way of life that takes only what is needed and draws so much of its food, clothing and shelter from the village surroundings.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"mh-quote-person\"><span>Guest A<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mh-quote\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_8464-1-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mh-quote-photo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><blockquote>I learned how difficult coffee growing can be, and learned just as much from seeing the villagers live with freedom and happiness.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"mh-quote-person\"><span>Guest N<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mh-quote\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_3662-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mh-quote-photo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><blockquote>Seeing homes, cooking and gathering food up close taught us about the practical wisdom of living with nature.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"mh-quote-person\"><span>The K family<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mh-quote\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/kokoro-san-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mh-quote-photo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><blockquote>I felt gentleness and kindness in the village. It reminded me that richness can come from the heart, beyond earning money.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"mh-quote-person\"><span>Guest K<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"mh-quote\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_4712-e1775925040854-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Life and journeys in Northern Thailand\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mh-quote-photo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\"><blockquote>Experiencing everyday life and culture and getting to know the villagers like relatives was especially memorable.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"mh-quote-person\"><span>Mr & Mrs N<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"mh-nav-wrap\"><div class=\"mh-wrap\">\n<style>\n.mtnav{--nav-green:#316448;--nav-ink:#293b30;--nav-paper:#faf7f1;margin:48px 0 56px;color:var(--nav-ink);line-height:1.9}\n.mtnav,.mtnav *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.mtnav .mtnav-heading{margin:0 0 26px}\n.mtnav .mtnav-kicker{margin:0 0 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Compare 5 trusted exchange shops with good rates, opening hours and map links, plus a tip for the airport.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2026\/08\/12\/oldcity-brass-craft-tour\/\" aria-label=\"Chiang Mai Old City Traditional Craft Tour | Make Lanna Brass Craft with an Artisan\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_1775-e1786499699561-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u30bd\u30e0\u30b8\u30c3\u30c8\u30fb\u30a4\u30f3\u30bf\u30e4\u30fc\u3055\u3093\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_1775-e1786499699561-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_1775-e1786499699561-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2026\/08\/12\/oldcity-brass-craft-tour\/\">Chiang Mai Old City Traditional Craft Tour | Make Lanna Brass Craft with an Artisan<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-12T11:10:53+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u670812\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Walk Chiang Mai\u2019s Old City, visit a temple linked to King Mangrai and make a traditional Lanna brass flower with a local artisan, on a tour of about three hours.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2026\/08\/12\/cacao-farm-and-lunch\/\" aria-label=\"From Cacao to Chocolate: A Farm Visit and Local Home-Cooked Lunch\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8709-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"cacao\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8709-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_8709-1-75x75.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2026\/08\/12\/cacao-farm-and-lunch\/\">From Cacao to Chocolate: A Farm Visit and Local Home-Cooked Lunch<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-12T10:23:42+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u670812\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Learn how cacao becomes chocolate at a farm outside Chiang Mai, make your own chocolate, then share a home-cooked lunch at a local home. 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