| Chiang Rai City |
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| Chiang Rai Night Bazaar |
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| Smaller and less crowdedcthan its Night Bazaar cousin in Chiang mai, the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar makes for a very relaxing evening stroll and shopping experience. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar more info. |
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| Wat Phra Kaew |
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| Once housing the Famous Emerald Buddha which now sits in the temple of the same name in Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaew is one of Chiang Rai's most revered Buddhist temples. Wat Prah Keaw now houses its own emerald buddha (actually made from Jade) wich was commissioned in the 1990's as a close replical to that of the original Emeral Buddha. |
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| Wat Jet Yot, Wat Phra Singh |
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| If you are a temple buff and havnt seen enough Wats, pagodas and chedi in Bangkok or Chiang Mai i then you may be interested in checking out a couple of Chiang rai's other notable temples; wat Jet Yod and wat Prah Singh. |
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| Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong |
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| Even if you are not a temple buff then this Temple may still be worthy of a visit due its hill top location and the views it affords of the surrounding landscapes and towards the Kok River. |
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| Hill Tribe Musem Chiang Rai |
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| This is a small museum dedicated to some of the hill tribe groups which reside in Thailand's North. If you are heading into the hills to see some of the ethnic hill tribesyou might find a visit beneficial to lear about the dress customs and culture of some of these groups before you go. Chiang Rai Hill Tribe museum more info. |
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| Chiang Rai Province |
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| Wat Rong Khun |
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| Still a work in progress. The unique nitricacy and stunning whiteness of wat Rong Khunshould not be missed on any visit to Chiang Rai. Wat Rong Khun more info. |
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| Doi Mae Salong |
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| Little China in Northern thailand! The area of Doi Mae salong was settled in the aerly 1960's by the 93rd regiment of the KMT after the Chinese revolution. After fleeing to Burma they were not permitted to stay and so crossed the border into Thailand where they were granted refugee status. Doi Mae Salong more info. |
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| Golden Triangle |
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| Famed meeting point and opium growing area of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar separted by the mighty Mekong River. Golden Triangle more info. |
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| Doi Tung and the Royal Villa |
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| Doi Tung is home of thebBeutifully landscaped Mah fah Luang Gardens and the Royal Villa. Both these attractions can be enjoyed in the relative coolness of the mountain air up here on the Doi Tung mountain. Doi Tung more info. |
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| Opium Hall Chiang Rai |
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| This large exhibition is a result of the initiatives of the Mae Fah Luang foundation and details the history of opium cultivation in the Golden triangle area of Thailand Laos and Burma. Opium Hall more info. |
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| Chiang Saen |
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| Situated on the banks of the mighty Mekong River Chiang Saen was once the site of an imprtant Thai Kingdom. Around town you can still see plenty of the remnatnts and ruins of this kingdom including chedi, Buddha images and earthen city ramparts. Chiang Saen more info. |
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| Opium Museum |
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| If time is short to visit the opium hall then consider a vist to the smaller opium museum |
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| Mae Sai |
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| If you want to get a glimpse of Burma or fancy making a crossing into the Burmese town of Tachkilek then this is the place to do it. A vibrant market opertaes on both sdies of the border. Dry and processed food stuffs, electronics, cds/dvds and conterfeit goods are all in abundance here. For better views into Burma climb the temple just off the main street. Mae Sai more info. |
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| Kok River Boat Trips |
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| Chiang Rai is situated on the Kok River and chartering a long tail boat up river to some of the small villages makes for a pleasent excursion. Kok River Boat Trips more info. |
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Chiang Rai Overview