Top 4 Attractions in Chiang Rai
Wat Phra Singh. Photo courtesy of avlxyz via Flickr. The northernmost province in Thailand, Chiang Rai, has much to offer. The following is a list of Chiang Rai’s top 4 attractions to help you start...
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Wat Rong Khun. Photo courtesy of Salid via Flickr. Surely one of the gems of northern Thailand, Chiang Rai is a stunning destination for travelers looking for a relaxing time in a relatively small town...
View ArticleTips for Visiting Thailand’s Golden Triangle
Elephant Camp in the Golden Triangle. Photo credit: Casper Moller via Flickr. While the common perception of the Golden Triangle (which traditionally defined as covering northern Thailand, eastern...
View ArticleBest Day Trips from Chiang Rai
Golden Buddha at Chiang Saen. Photo courtesy of Brian Jeffery Beggerly via Flickr. If you’re interested in experiencing the northern portion of Thailand near the border with Myanmar, you’ll want to...
View ArticleThe Mae Kok River
A view from the banks of the Mae Kok River. Image courtesy of Francisco Anzola via Flickr. From Burma, the Mae Kok River runs into the north of Thailand and through the heart of Chiang Rai, before...
View Article5 Alternatives to Thailand’s Southern Beaches
The Golden Triangle in the Chiang Rai region of northern Thailand. Image courtesy of Frank Kovalchek via Flickr. Many alternatives to Thailand’s beaches can be found in the north of the country and are...
View ArticleWat Rong Khun
Wat Rong Khun. Image courtesy of Jan Albrecht via Flickr. Wat Rong Khun is no ordinary Buddhist Temple. Commonly referred to as simply the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun is located in the northern...
View ArticleHill Tribe Trekking in Chiang Rai
A woman of the Akha hill tribe in Chiang Rai. Often overshadowed by its neighbor and “capital of the north”, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai has much to offer trekkers and those looking to explore the hill...
View ArticleChiang Rai’s Morning Market
Local handicrafts in Chiang Rai Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, in the far north of Thailand, Chiang Rai is a smaller, quieter, less touristy town than its northern neighbor Chiang Mai....
View ArticleChiang Rai’s Hill Tribe Museum
Chiang Rai If you’re planning on hill-tribe trekking in Chiang Rai, it’s not quite as simple as booking onto a tour or even grabbing a guide and heading straight out to explore the tribal villages....
View ArticleKing Mengrai Monument
The King Mengrai Monument in Chiang Rai. Not many people who visit northern Thailand are aware of the history of this fascinating region. Did you know, for instance, that between the 13th and 18th...
View ArticleWhat to do in Chiang Rai in Winter
Winter is a great time to visit Chiang Rai. Chiang Rai is the ideal destination for a winter escape. A cool climate and a relaxed atmosphere, combined with fascinating attractions and some stunning...
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