Fang Hot Springs
Welcome to Earths Sauna! Water That Boils, Eggs That Cook, and a Vibe Thats Out of This World
Forget everything you thought you knew about hot springs.
Fang Hot Springs in Chiang Mai is not your average relax in a tub destination. This place is a steamy geothermal spectacle, with water temperatures between 90°C to 130°C, shooting thermal jets up to 40 meters into the sky think volcanic spa meets alien planet.
The Egg Boiling Ritual: Natures Own Sous-Vide Station
The highlight? Boiling eggs in the wild literally.
Buy a basket of chicken or quail eggs from local vendors, walk to the designated hot spring egg zone, and lower your basket into the steaming mineral water.
Wait 710 minutes, and voila! Perfectly soft-boiled eggs with a subtle mineral tang.
Delicious, Instagrammable, and oddly satisfying
️Hot Spring Baths That Feel Like Time Travel
Looking for a soak? Fang Hot Springs offers simple private bathhouses and free foot-soaking pools.
The setup is basic dont expect luxury spas but the mineral-rich water makes up for it. Its said to help with muscle aches, skin conditions, and general stress relief.
Just be prepared for a vintage-style, gender-separated bathing experience.
Snapshots from Another Planet: Steam, Rocks, and Surreal Scenery
Early morning or late afternoon, the rising steam blends with the natural surroundings to create a dreamlike photo backdrop.
Walk closer to the geysers and youll find yourself in a misty wonderland, perfect for fantasy-themed photography.
Its the closest youll get to shooting on Mars without leaving Earth.
How to Get There + Entry Fees
Location: Fang District, Chiang Mai, inside Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park (approx. 3-hour drive from Chiang Mai city)
Entry Fees:
Thai citizens: 20 THB
Foreigners: 300 THB
Opening Hours: 08:00- 17:00
Final Thought:
If youre tired of cafes, temples, and trekking trails spice up your Chiang Mai itinerary with a trip to boil eggs in Earth's belly.
Fang Hot Springs is bizarre, beautiful, and 100% unforgettable.
Because who needs a jacuzzi when you have lava-level hot springs?