Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport 18 min
King Mengrai Monument (14 min) Venerated statue of Chiang Rai's founder on a pedestal surrounded by white horses & elephants. Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong (11 min) This historic Buddhist temple with a golden pagoda is known for containing relics of the Buddha. Rai Mae Fah Luang (12 min) Bucolic park featuring stunning landscaped gardens, museums & a traditional Lanna pavilion. Wat Huay Pla Kang (11 min) Temple complex featuring a 9-floor pagoda with 12 surrounding structures & a giant Buddha. Clock Tower Chiang Rai (15 min) Elaborate golden clock tower in the center of a traffic circle, with colorful lights at night. Long Neck Village (20 min) Tribal village whose women wear stacked brass rings on their necks & sell handmade crafts. Wat Phra Kaew (11 min) 14th-century temple housing a copy of Thailand's revered Emerald Buddha, discovered here in 1434. Chiang Rai River Beach (15 min) Baandam Museum (15 min) A collection of wood buildings featuring works by Thawan Duchanee & other contemporary Thai artists. Singha Park Chiang Rai (19 min) Scenic park in a farmlike setting with tea plantations, orchards, trails, a tram & a petting zoo. Wat Rong Khun - White Temple (21 min) Contemporary Buddhist temple drawing massive crowds with its unique, intricate white exterior. Oub Kham Museum (16 min) Unique museum exhibiting Northern Thailand's tribal history with jewelry, costumes & sculptures. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar (17 min) Small night market offering street food, apparel, jewelry & gifts, plus live entertainment. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) (11 min) Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings. Walking Street Chiang Rai (14 min) Street-food stands & stalls selling wooden carvings & batik clothing at a busy weekend night market. |