Chiang Rai is the northernmost province of Thailand, located next to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is still quite untouched, mild weather and majestic historical sites seduce any visitor to Chiang Rai. This tour will take you to discover 2 of the most unique places in Chiang Mai: Wat Rong Khun and the Golden Triangle.
Wat Rong Khun, also known as White Temple "White Temple" because the whole temple is covered in a pure white color like the mind of Buddha with extremely sophisticated architecture.
The Golden Triangle "Golden Triangle" is a rugged mountainous area located between the borders of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. become the ideal eco-tourism area, in which the fields of poppies in the past were replaced with fields of vegetables and fruit trees all year round.
Chiang Rai is above sea level and surrounded by grassy plains, jungle canopies, and rivers which keep the valley cooler with lower humidity than other places in Thailand.
The best time to visit Chiang Rai is from October to February as the weather is much cooler and less humid. The average annual temperature is around 24℃, but it can go as high as 36℃, and as low as 10-15℃, depending on the more warmer or cooler seasons. Winters are an excellent time to trek and go on a cruise.
Cabbages & Condoms (C&C)
Roti Pa Yai
Phu Lae
Saluing Kham
Located near to Chiang Rai City Centre, Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai provides a gateway to explore the varied sights and sounds of the northern region. With easy access to the mountains, forests, rivers, ancient temples, and colorful hill-tribes, many of the region's major attractions are within a day's journey.
Le Meridien in Chiang Rai is near the mountains, historic Buddhist temples and hill tribe villages. Its two-level outdoor pool overlooks the magnificent Mae Kok River, while its spa provides pampering massage treatments.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Le Patta is 100 m from Saturday Night Walking Street. Le Patta is 200m from Chiang Rai Old Bus Station.
A 5-minute walk to the lively Walking Street, Rasa Boutique Hotel Chiang Rai offers Moroccan-inspired rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Chiang Rai Herbs Shop
Chiang Rai Walking Street
Hill-Tribe Museum Souvenir Shop
Local Products Promotion Centre
Caves
Visiting Chiang Rai, you need to try Chiang Rai’s Wat Tham Pla. Inside, the cave is pitch black, with two large chambers housing a Burmese-style bejeweled Buddha image.
Trekking and Elephant Trekking
Wilderness jungle, multi-tier waterfalls, endless winding paths and a sense of discovery all combine to make trekking a must-do activity among adventurous types.
Waterfalls
Almost waterfalls in Chiang Rai are within national parks. Just 17km from the city center, Khun Korn Waterfall is the tallest and the most spectacular waterfall in Chiang Rai.
Mae Kok River Journey
This bar setup has a few outdoor wooden tables and a pool corner. There is not much to the food menu, the main focus here is on the reasonably-priced drinks.
Bazaar Covering four street blocks just southeast of the Clock Tower, Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is a nice diversion from Jet Yod Road’s bar-hopping scene. Apart from shopping, the Night Bazaar has two outdoor stages for cultural performances and a beer garden/food court.