Without a personal vehicle, you can still visit the Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay and experience the breathtaking sea of mist at Huai Ton Hai.

• In November, when the weather is cool and the sea of fog is beautiful, everyone wants to go and enjoy the fresh air.
• Manao will take you to
• Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay
• Located in Ban Tuek Subdistrict, Si Satchanalai District, Sukhothai Province.
• https://www.facebook.com/HomeStayBannaTonChan/
  
• Contact us at 088-4957738 id line mymam2 or send a message via FB page Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay
• "Khun Mae Sa-ngiam Sa-wang-lab" is the founder of Ban Na Ton Chan Homestay, who has dedicated her life to doing everything she can to make her hometown a top tourist destination that everyone thinks of.
• Manao has made a video for you to watch as well.
  

There are 26 homestays in Ban Na Ton Chan, offering a variety of interesting programs for tourists. These homestays have been providing community-based tourism services for 16 years.

The houses are either shared with the homeowner or separate. The homeowners take guests on tours and teach them about the community's way of life.

There are 26 houses, and guests rotate through them in a queue, which is one of the unique aspects of this community. The author, Manao, enjoyed this aspect.

Manao stayed at a house called "Bamboo House" at Baan Song Phi Nong Homestay. All houses have the same price: 600 baht per person, including breakfast and dinner.

• For this trip, I chose to travel with Sukhothai Win Tour (Mo Chit 2 - Si Satchanalai).
• http://sukhothaiwintour.com/schedule.html?fbclid=I...
• The outbound journey departs at 22:00 and arrives in Si Satchanalai at 05:00.
• The return bus ticket is booked for the 13:00 departure, arriving at Mo Chit Bus Terminal at 22:00.
• The price is 355 baht one way and 710 baht round trip.

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• Another activity is that Manao will hike up the mountain to chase the sea of mist at the Huai Ton Hai viewpoint.
• The guide will pick you up at your accommodation. The service fee is 450 baht per group. You can contact the accommodation directly.
• The distance is 3.5 km by car, followed by an 850-meter hike.
• Let's follow Manao on her trip!

• The lime chose to travel at 10:00 p.m. because it wanted to arrive early in the morning to have plenty of time to rest.

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• You can contact the accommodation in advance to pick you up at the Win Tour bus stop in Si Satchanalai district.
• However, Manao chose to call a three-wheeled vehicle to take her to the Baan Na Ton Jua Homestay. The price is the same, 350 baht.

• The cool morning air and the pleasant 30-minute drive were a delight, but everyone was still enjoying the view at the Huai Ton Hai viewpoint.
  

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• I'm just walking around the coffee shop, haven't gone far yet. I'll wait for a coffee before deciding what to do next.
  

• 8:00 AM: NATONCHAN COFFEE shop (located next to Na Ton Chan Homestay) is ready to serve.

9:00 AM: Take a ride on a traditional "e-taek" truck to explore the surrounding community.

Two tours are available: a morning tour at 9:00 AM and an afternoon tour at 4:00 PM. Contact your accommodation for booking.

Price: 450 Baht

• The friendly and helpful community guide on the e-taek truck explained everything we wanted to know and took great care of us, catering to our every need.

• At a speed of 10 kilometers per hour, Lemon easily won the race.

The First Step: Crossing the Bridge to the Heart of the Field

The journey begins with a walk across a bridge spanning a canal, leading to the "Heart Bridge Connecting the Field."

• Villagers in Na Tan Chan village have joined forces to build a woven bamboo bridge, 1 meter wide, 80 centimeters high, and approximately 1 kilometer long, through a rice paddy field that is currently in bloom with bright green rice stalks. This has created a new tourist attraction for the Na Tan Chan homestay community in Ban Tuek sub-district, which is attracting a large number of tourists.

• However, by the time the limes arrived, the rice had already been harvested from the fields. Oh no!
  

• No worries, let's find some friends to play with.
• A group of young children from the community happened to be walking by, so Manao invited them to take some pictures together.

• I'll come back when the rice fields are full of green again.

• At Mae Oratai Homestay, you can learn about the traditional weaving techniques practiced under the house.

• Mother Oratai explains the process of weaving cotton, which requires both feet and hands.
• Mother Oratai's household weaves the "Khao Lam Kut" pattern, with each household weaving nearly 30 different patterns.

• Lemon had fun playing under the house. Her mother, Oraphat, was there for a long time until a group of foreigners came, about ten people. Lemon had to leave.
  

• Foreigners also enjoy learning about the local way of life in a sustainable manner.

• Point 3: Wat Na Ton Chan
• After paying respects and making offerings, we continued our journey.

• Approach point 4, where you will find the wooden monkey bar toy invented and crafted by Mr. Vong Sao Pan.

• How to play:
• Squeeze the bottom end of the stick.
• The doll will swing like a person swinging on a bar in various postures.
• It is a toy for exercising the hands of both children and adults.
• It is considered a popular souvenir of this community.
  

• Take an e-taek to Point 5. Achi Homestay, one of the homestays in Ban Na Ton Chan.
  
• It's a great place to take photos.
  

• It was noon, the weather was hot, I looked for lunch to eat, and then said goodbye to the E-Taek car.
  

• The Baan Song Phi Nong Homestay picked up Manao.
• She had a lot of fun today. Manao rode in a variety of vehicles, including a rickshaw, a tractor, and a pickup truck.

• We have arrived at Manao's homestay, called "Bamboo House," which has two bedrooms.
• If we book the entire place for our group, they will give us complete privacy and will not accept any other guests in the other room. This is incredibly generous of them.

• The staff are very friendly and welcoming.

• According to the homeowner, Khun Mina, the village of Na Ton Chan is a small village with an abundance of Ton Chan trees, hence the name Na Ton Chan Village.
• Manaow has found the Ton Chan tree.

• The bedroom is clean and smells better than the lemon room at home.
• The bathroom also has hot water.

• This afternoon, Manao and Manai will stay home and play with their cat. They will not go out and will only wait for dinner time.

• Khantoke, tonight's dinner has many menus.
• Sitting and eating Khantoke, enjoying the breeze and the stars, the weather is so cold that I have to find a warm jacket to wear.

Today was a day well spent. After a satisfying meal, I went straight to bed, as I had an early morning wake-up call. At 4:30 AM, I met with my guide, who drove me to the starting point of our hike to the scenic viewpoint of Huai Ton Hai.

• Excited, barely slept, eagerly anticipating the possibility of witnessing a sea of mist tomorrow.
• Fully prepared to embark on an 850-meter hike. Let's go!

• Manaow and Manai arrived first, but not the first, because a red dog overtook them.

• We arrived in the pitch-black darkness and walked towards the bonfire. The community guide was preparing to light the fire, boil water, and cut bamboo tubes to serve us hot coffee and Ovaltine.

• After receiving their share, they dispersed to find private spaces to drink.

• The fatigue and breathlessness from the climb to the Huai Ton Hai Sea of Mist viewpoint vanish as you sit back and enjoy the breathtaking view.

• Maca saplings with planting sticks are available for only 10 baht to support reforestation efforts.

• Let's do it! This is a great activity.
  

• The other viewpoint offers a view of the Ban Ton Chan village, but the fog is very thick. You will only be able to see it later in the morning. This viewpoint is also a great spot to watch the sunset. You can visit this viewpoint in the morning, but you must be accompanied by a local guide.
• If you want to camp overnight at the Huai Ton Sai viewpoint, you can do so for 700 baht per person for groups of 5 or more. This includes dinner, breakfast, a tent, and a guide who will be on hand to assist you.
• Please contact Ms. Mam for more information.

• The fog on this side will not be exposed to sunlight, which is beautiful in another way.

• 7:30 AM: People began to descend the mountain and return for breakfast.

• The first to arrive and the last to leave, I wanted to stay longer. It was cool and comfortable, but my stomach started to growl loudly. I hoped to eat instant noodles boiled in a bamboo tube, but I couldn't because the vendor didn't show up.

• As I walked up, the path was dark and I couldn't see anything except the steps leading up.

• The tour guide cracked a hilarious joke: "Everyone who comes here will meet a Lao girl."
• Do you understand his joke? Haha
• A "Lao girl" is a metaphor for a bamboo railing.

• Returning home with a face still brimming with the joy of the encounters made, Manao has gained many new fans from this trip.
• It was a pleasure meeting you all, and Manao will definitely take you on more adventures in the future.

• Breakfast was still plentiful, Manao ate 2 plates. Many thanks to Khun Mina, the owner of Baan Song Klao Homestay, for taking such good care of us.
  

• If you're tired, take a break, says the cat.

• After showering and packing, Mina took you to the Khao Phip Restaurant, which is a tourist service center. Mina will take you to learn about mud-fermented cloth and make Khao Phip.
  

• The harvested cotton is naturally dyed before being distributed to villagers for weaving.

• After weaving the various patterns, the fabric is soaked in mud to soften it.

• The fabric is then washed, cleaned, boiled, and dyed with the desired natural color. Finally, it is dried, ironed, and sold at the center.

• Tourists who are interested can buy it as a souvenir.
  

• Famous dishes of Baan Na Ton Chan Homestay
• Khao Phip
• It wasn't until I tried making it myself that I finally got the pronunciation of "ma-nao" right. I had been practicing all day long.

• A large bowl of "Khao Phet Lop Yak," priced at 50 baht, is offered to Ms. Manai.

• Manow prefers strong flavors. This menu is more to her liking.
  

• After a satisfying meal, it's time to leave the Homestay Baan Na Ton Chan and head to the Win Tour pick-up point in Si Satchanalai District.
• Mina will take you there. The fare is 350 baht.
• To experience the wonders of Manao, one must embark on a journey.
• Travel and write reviews to contribute to the promotion of Thai tourism.
• Homestay Baan Na Ton Chan is a must-visit; you'll fall in love with it.

Trip Expenses

• Bus fare (roundtrip): 355 baht x 4 = 1,420 baht
• Transportation to/from Homestay Baan Na Ton Chan: 350 baht x 2 = 700 baht
• E-taek (local vehicle) fare: 450 baht
• Bamboo house accommodation: 600 baht x 2 = 1,200 baht
• Transportation and guide fee for Huai Ton Hai viewpoint: 450 baht
• Total: 4,220 baht / 2 = 2,110 baht per person

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