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The quieter neighbor of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is a land of outstanding natural beauty, where visitors looking to avoid the hordes can visit remote hill tribes, spot exotic wildlife, and check out the golden triangle, the former center of the world’s opium trade.
Chiang Rai has been inhabited since the 7th century, but it was not until 1262 that King Meng Rai established it as the first capital of the Lanna Kingdom. The capital was later relocated to Chiang Mai and since that time Chiang Rai has lived in the shadow of its neighboring province, though for tourists this is a good thing.Today, Chiang Rai is a traveler’s paradise, endowed with abundant natural attractions and antiquities. Attractions range from ruins of ancient settlements and Buddhist shrines to magnificent mountain scenery and hill tribe villages. For those interested in the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is a magical experience; explore the mountains of the north along various hiking trails, many of which access the villages of diverse hill tribes groups, many of whom maintain their traditional lifestyles. Chiang Rai town, which tends to be a little more ‘laid back’ than its more popular neighbor, now competes with Chiang Mai as a tourist attraction and is fast becoming a popular escape for tourists wanting to leave their troubles behind.
Chiang Rai, the former capital of the great Lanna Kingdom, is a fascinating province filled with cultural and natural wonders, including the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Burma come together; an area that was once the hub of opium production, a trade that had much influence on cultural practices and lifestyles. Chiang Rai had stayed off the tourist radar for many years, its people enjoying very leisurely development and mostly traditional, rural lifestyles. Until this day, entire clans live together in bamboo houses and each village has its own individual character. Recently tourism has boomed in Chiang Rai, where visitors have come to explore the pristine natural beauty of the countryside and immerse themselves in the indigenous culture, including those of a variety of different hill tribe communities. Fortunately for tourists, Chiang Rai is also a center for community development projects, helping rural villagers develop their attractions without adversely affecting their natural and cultural assets.
Chiang Rai Asian Flower Festival
The Chiang Rai ASEAN Flower Festival will be held for two weeks from last week of December to first week of January. The festival will celebrate the beauty of flowers and the shared ties of the people...
Division 93 Memorial (Chinese Soilder)
Thai Chinese Memorial - Santikhiri Village, also known as Doi Mae Salong or Mei Se Le in Amphoe Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai, means a land of happiness. It used to be a village of the past Chinese nation...
Doi Kat Phi Viewpoint is a summit of a mountain with 3,765 ft/1,148 meters height in Doi Kat Phi forest park which has the area for camping with restroom and forestry staff to take care...
No matter which mountain we are heading to, the peak of it is surely a place where cool air is expected whole year round. Mae Salong Mountain is one of those you are looking for. Among many Chiang Ra...
Doi Pha Tang offers the best spot to watch the scenic Mekong river at the hilltop where you overlook the borders of Thailand and Laos. Only 160 kilometers from the municipality and you can then enjoy ...
Doi Tung Palace - (Doi Tung Royal Villa)
Phra Tamnak Doi Tung (Doi Tung Royal Villa) an intrigue tourist attraction “Phra Tamnak Doi Tung” (Doi Tung Royal Villa) or “Phra Tamnak Somdej Ya” (Royal Villa o...
Golden TriangleThe wonder of Golden Triangle is the visit to 3 countries; Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, in one place. It is 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen along the Mekong riverside road. Sop Ruak i...
Lanna Onsen located at Tambon Mae Suai, Amphoe Mae Suai, Chiang Rai they are using mineral water from Pong Pu Fuang hot spring with private rooms and homestay very convenience for visitorsFor more inf...
Pha Soet Hot Spring located in Tambon Doi Hang. There are two way to access.By boat, embark at the C.R. Pier at the foot of the Mae Fa Luang Bridge, Tel: 0 5375 0009. The boat ride takes 50 minutes an...
One of the most famous destinations uphill in Chiang Rai, especially during winter time, when visitors try to reach its cliff that offers spectacular views of the valley and sea of mist at sunrise. Ph...
If you are looking for somewhere to take relaxing with slow life style , who knows it could be near a big city like Sawanbondin Farm & Home Stay which is located in Muang district th...
Wat Huai Pla Kang or some time can be spelled as Wat Huay Pla Kang many tourists called this temple as Big Buddha temple in fact the big white statue is the largest Guanyin statue in Thailand which ca...
The highlight of Wat Phra That Chedi Luang is an ancient bell-shaped Lanna style stupa, surrounded by smaller ancient chedis and a historic ordination hall. With 88 meters in height and 24 meters in d...
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti is a hilltop temple located approximately 1.7 kilometers from the town. Its a stupa also contains the Buddha’s relic.Opening hours: Daily 8:30am-5pmContact: 053-650-534...
Wat Phra That Pha Ngao is an ancient, and sacred temple. The legend has it that if anyone become sick, and come to worship Phra That (or the Buddha relics) here at this temple, the illness will soon f...
Wat Rong Khun is regarded as one of the most beautiful temples built in this century. A masterpiece of artist Chaloemchai Kositpipat, famed for his extravagant and unique Buddhism-related paintings, ...
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Wiang Ka Long was a lost city which is recently being developed to be a tourist attraction. Once archeologists have found ancient kilns which were used to produce terra cotta pottery and utensils, the...
