“Old Burmese and Thai-northern style wooden house with many teak posts”
Ban Sao Nak is a wooden house comprising up to 116 teak posts - "Sao" in Thai, so it is called Ban Sao Nak (Nak mean 'many' in the local dialect). Built in 1895 by Mong Cha-ong, the founder of the Chantharawirot family, this traditional Thai teak house is a mixed art of Burmese and Lanna styles. Its roof and structure are in the Lanna style, whereas the verandahs around the house are a Burmese reflection. The house comprises the core building and satellite small houses with 116 supporting wooden posts. In front of the house is 133-year-old 'Saraphi' tree. In the past, Ban Sao Nak was a reception house for the city's guests, and also used for Khan Tok northern'style receptions and auspicious ceremonies. Vistors are wlecome to see the house and collection items every day from 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.
Admission fee is 50 Baht each, including beverage.