Chiang Mai: San Kamphaeng Hot Springs Transformed by Light and Imagination

Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveils Onsen@Sankamphaeng, a radiant nighttime experience blending digital art, cultural storytelling, and natural wonder.

As part of Vijitr @ Chiang Mai – Myriad of Colours of the Light Line, the event will take place from 31 May to 8 June 2025, between 18:00 and 22:00 hrs, at the scenic San Kamphaeng Hot Springs in Mae On District.

“This is a unique invitation to discover the healing power of Thai nature reimagined through light, steam, and serenity,” said TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool. “Chiang Mai’s heritage and natural beauty provide the ideal backdrop for this immersive celebration of creativity.”

Under the theme The Magic of Onsen Night: The Glow of Nature, ten light-based installations transform the steamy geothermal park into a dreamscape of motion and colour:

· The Ripple of Time: A glowing tunnel symbolising time’s flow.

· The Starlit Veiled: Cascading lights evoke a dreamlike night sky.

· The Flowing Tide: Ground-level lasers trace the rhythms of spring water.

· The Stream Soundscape: A sensory blend of light and natural sound.

· The Glowing Springs: Bubbling pools become living, luminous artworks.

· The Magic of ONSEN Night: A softly lit footbath oasis.

· The Prosperity Forest: A forest scene brought to life by backlit trees.

· The Power of Fire: A digital campfire experience honouring human connection.

· The Great Egg: A towering light sculpture symbolising life and creation.

· The Tales of Imagination: Pink-lit trees and shadows invite reflection and wonder.

Alongside the installations, visitors can enjoy interactive attractions:

· Health & Wellness Zone: Discover herbal compress workshops, spa products from the On Tai community, and the unique "chicken-coop spa". Free health check-ups are offered by Mae On Hospital.

· Cultural Performances: Four nightly shows accompany a musical fountain, including royal compositions.

· Retro Fairground: Enjoy nostalgic games and rides like Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and traditional archery.

· Heritage Exhibition: Learn the story behind the San Kamphaeng Hot Springs.

· Highlights include nighttime egg-boiling in the illuminated springs and serene foot soaking under glowing beams—blending wellness and wonder.

Getting There:

San Kamphaeng Hot Springs lies just 40 minutes by car from Chiang Mai city centre and is accessible via taxi, private transport, or local tour services.

For visitors seeking a luminous escape into nature, Onsen@Sankamphaeng offers an unforgettable fusion of thermal bliss, cultural depth, and creative light.