Bo Klua, located in the heart of Thailand, is renowned for its ancient salt wells and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the picturesque landscape, experience local traditions, and learn about the fascinating salt extraction process that has shaped the community for generations. Discover hidden gems, local delicacies, and outdoor adventures that make Bo Klua a unique destination.
Bo Klua, a captivating destination in Thailand, is known for its historic salt wells and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled in a mountainous region, this charming village showcases the age-old tradition of salt mining, where locals extract salt from underground brine sources using time-honored techniques. Visitors will be intrigued by the artistic process and the unique methods employed by the community over centuries. The picturesque scenery surrounding the salt wells features lush green hills and stunning landscapes, perfect for hiking and photography. As you delve into the local culture, you will discover a rich tapestry of traditions, including delicious cuisine, vibrant markets, and warm hospitality from the locals. The area is also home to various temples and cultural landmarks that illustrate Thailand’s rich history. Whether you’re seeking adventure, cultural immersion, or simply a serene escape, Bo Klua offers an unforgettable experience that captivates every traveler. This hidden gem remains a testament to the resilience and artistry of its people, poised to enchant those who visit.
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Bo Klua (Salt Wells) is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking , Thailand
Bo Kluea is absolutely one of Thailands (many) highlights. Situated in the North East of Nan province its very remote and therefor still very pure. Bo Kluea is a small but romantic place with an ancient (800years) salt mine which still in use. There are some small shops worth visiting. The surroundings are spectacular and can be compared to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Its more remote quiet and very clean. It has some beautifull valleys around and the rivers make the scene complete. There is no industry and no pollution which makes it a great place to retreat.I absolutely lost my heart to this place and will be back soon.
Situated at eastern part of Nan Province, northern Thailand, you will found this remote village who produced salt and became one of its tourist spots. As you visit the place, you will learn how they made the salt. You will be able to see the salt production, you can buy some products that is made of salt. This is a must visit place to explore and to learned something.
Staying just up the road from the salt wells. A very interesting place to visit.See how they produce salt from the salt water. The journey up the mountain from NaN city takes about an hour and a half. A very pleasant drive up the winding mountain roads.
Having visited the salt mines outside Salzberg I was expecting something rather different. Primitive but highly effective technology producing amazingly white salt – bring the very salty water out of a well, boil it for a very long time, wait for the water to evaporate, put it in bags and sell it. Fascinating!
There are 2 wells in this area, 1000km away from ocean, but contain concentrated salt water. In ancient day, this is the only source of salt in this area. You can still see the ancient way how to produce salt and can buy it.
First of all, it is very rare to find salt pit on the mountain. However, the place has been serving as “an inland salt producer” for more than 800 years. Nowadays, there are only two salt ponds remain in this area, but there were so many in the past. The salt here isn’t made in factories, instead naturally and traditionally. Villagers will get the salt water from the ponds, transfer it through bamboo rails, then boil it for about 4-5 hours. After letting it dry, the table salt (no Iodine) is ready and will be moved into baskets.After had watched salt making process, we strolled around the village and went shopping. There were so many stalls selling table salt for consuming and many other types of products, including spa salt, salt soap, or salt toothpaste. Moreover, some stalls sold local foods and snacks such as grilled pork with Makhwaen (local spice). We also bought boiled eggs to feed many fish in the stream. Had a great time. Highly Recommend !
This is an interesting village full of tourists and charming shops. We saw a worker drawing up water from a salt well and then visited several places where big kettles of water were boiling to produce the salt. This is good for a short side-trip, but all of the accommodations that we saw in the area were very basic and highly over-priced.
not much to see, a few salt mines, more wells really and a row of stalls selling rock salt and related items. interesting and there’s a nice river to amble beside as well
I’ve given this a 3-star (Average) rating for this attraction since it really didn’t live up to all the advertising and recommendation hype seen here and from tourist information sources. In my opinion its not worth the long and arduous drive through the mountains to specifically visit this place. I would only recommend dropping in here on a wider driving tour taking in other attractions and only if passing by.The place was difficult to find with no obvious signage at the main road junction. We had several attempts locating the place even with Googlemaps. When we did arrive, we were shocked at how small and messy the place is. There’s only enough space for 4 or 5 cars in an area that’s not actually a car park. It takes all of just 5 minutes to see the salt well and fired boiling pots in a couple of the shanty huts. There are 4 or 5 stalls all selling the same salt produce of foot spas, face and shower scrubs and some soaps. Prices are quite expensive. We were expecting something completely different from what we saw and so we were somewhat disappointed but we’ve ticked the box and visited the place.
Very long drive to get to this ‘attraction’. Took some finding as its poorly signposted. We were looking for a big place but its nothing more than a tiny site in a shabby area of local village. Heavily commercialized with various salt products. Took all of 5 minutes to see the attraction. Overall really disappointing and not really worthwhile making a point to visit this place.