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137 Pillars House in Chiang Mai Launches Historical Buildings and Museum Tour

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137 Pillars House is now offering guests a tour of Chiang Mais historical buildings and museums, led by the highly-respected Professor Julaporn from Chiang Mai University as their personal guide.

The half-day tour starts at the hotel where guests meet Professor Julaporn who gives a brief summary of the historical buildings they will see in Chiang Mai.

Professor Julaporn then takes guests on a tour of the original colonial teak homestead at 137 Pillars House, which dates back to early 1800s, and outlines the history and importance of this building and its relationship between the Borneo Company and Chiang Mai. Professor Julaporn was very involved in the complete restoration of this unique building which originally stood on 137 Pillars.

The tour continues through Chiang Mais old commercial areas and concludes at the Lanna Traditional House Museum which is under the Chiang Mai Universitys Fine Arts Department. The Museum includes an old colonial style house, Tai Lue House, Galae Houses and a rice storage barn.

Rates at the all-suite award-winning 137 Pillars House start from THB 9,600, (US$ 330) per night and include breakfast, complimentary soft drinks and beers from the minibar as well as high-speed WiFi access. Rates are subject to applicable government taxes and service charge.

137 Pillars House is a SilverNeedle Hotel.

SilverNeedle, 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai

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