Visiting San Kamphaeng hot springs CHIANG MAI & Chiang mai China town - Exploring Chiang mai
Short Summary:
This video vlog documents an English-Polish couple's day trip exploring Chiang Mai, Thailand. The main focus is their visit to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs, where they detail the admission fee, activities (swimming in hot pools, boiling eggs in geothermal water), and the purported skin benefits of the spring water. They also explore Chiang Mai's Chinatown, briefly visiting a market and ultimately finding a restaurant serving delicious pork cooked in earthenware jars. The vlog showcases the beauty of the Thai countryside, the unique experience of the hot springs, and the vibrant food scene of Chiang Mai. The process of boiling eggs in the hot spring water is demonstrated, and the couple shares their culinary experiences throughout the day.
Detailed Summary:
The video begins with the couple enjoying breakfast near the train station before embarking on their journey to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs. They travel through scenic countryside roads, comparing the landscape to Bali.
The next section focuses on the hot springs. The admission fee (100 baht) is mentioned, and they describe the available activities: swimming in a 37-degree pool (separate facilities for men and women), and boiling eggs using the geothermal water. They demonstrate the varying temperatures of the water near the geysers, noting the water's purported health benefits for skin. The couple boils eggs, following instructions provided at the site, and enjoys them with soy sauce. A historical fact is shared: the hot springs opened as a tourist attraction in 1984.
The vlog then shifts to Chiang Mai's Chinatown. They explore Warro Ross Market, briefly observing various food items and purchasing a donut. They find the market less lively during the daytime and decide to look for dinner elsewhere.
Finally, they discover "Urban Jar Pork," a restaurant specializing in meat cooked in earthenware jars over charcoal. They order and enthusiastically describe the crispy pork, comparing its texture to pork scratchings. The cooking process using the earthenware jars and charcoal is shown, highlighting the crispy texture and unique flavor of the pork. The vlog concludes with them enjoying their meal. Notable quotes include their descriptions of the food ("oh yum oh my God that's such a good idea with soy sauce it's yummy") and the texture of the pork ("it's that crispy and light it's not chewy at all love it").