While in Chiang Mai you might visit Sankamphaeng which is renowned for handicrafts and attractions. Sankamphaeng is situated on the outskirt of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. It is 12 kilometers from the city. You can get there to the place by a car, a van, a bus, a motorcycle or a tour bus. The city has a reputation for craftsmanship and a tourist attraction. Sankamphaeng has got its fame because of 3 reasons: it is famous for many local handicrafts, there is a museum of elephant wood carvings, there is also a Sulphur Hot Spring where people can spend their time for relaxation and recreation and scented candles from Baan Benjawan.