Take a break from the busy city, visit Chiang Saen in the low season

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June 8, 2022

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𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐞𝐧, an ancient city located in the northern part of #ChiangRai is rich in culture and ancient sites of the Lanna period. With traces of the old city wall, this is also where Athita The Hidden Court Chiang Saen is situated. An accommodation with a cozy design that blends with the surroundings and temples. The hotel boasts an architectural concept that pays homage to the community and history with unique stories waiting for travelers to experience.

Built with orange brick walls lined up with two floors of teak-wood greets guests in a friendly manner providing a true sense of tradition that’s deeply rooted within #ChiangSaen.

Overlooking a 700-year-old ancient temple 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐞𝐰 since the Mangrai Dynasty along with a grass field that embraces nature. Enshrined of an ancient 500-year-old Buddha image with a broken head telling the history and identity of Chiang Saen to the architects who are seasoned with local stories. With outstanding works at Baan Suan Chantita, Uthai Thani Province, ‘Studio Miti’ is responsible for the works of the Lanna Modern Hotel which presents an attractive local ambience in Chiang Saen.

Back in the day, the location was originally a courtyard. For this reason, architects intended to lay out a design which tells the story of a “𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭” of open spaces such as an activity court or a small green area with a variety of relaxation corners.

The main building is designed as an L-shape encompassing the central area which develops into a large open space connecting the hotel and Athit Ton Kaew Temple as one story. Guests can luxuriate the view at the cafe and soak up the slow atmosphere and the charm of its history, while creating a memorable identity through materials making the experience more authentic and local than ever before.

Teak represents a natural material that’s easily available in the local area while MonBrick serves as a link between hotels and historic sites. The whole architecture blends in with the surroundings as well as the guest rooms.

The design team also incorporated a sliding lid technique which was inspired by the traditional Lanna house style in order to guide natural light and wind into the room. Combined with a contemporary design, light shines through the skylight opening on the roof creating a relaxed and airy atmosphere. It certainly is a flawless fusion with just the right amount of local charm and modern style.

The guest rooms prioritizes quality over quantity. With only nine rooms, all of them provide a distinct atmosphere for recreation such as the 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 which opens to a little pool court while the 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 offers the most private green court area. 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 is located on the second floor and presents a pleasant setting of a teak house and boasts an aura of the local northern city.

If you’re passionate about history, come take in the rich culture and heritage of this fascinating place. Experience both old and new stories of the slow life in the countryside. Chiang Saen will undeniably compose a meaningful and memorable trip for you.