Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport 25 min
Rai Mae Fah Luang (30 min) Bucolic park featuring stunning landscaped gardens, museums & a traditional Lanna pavilion. Long Neck Village (39 min) Tribal village whose women wear stacked brass rings on their necks & sell handmade crafts. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) (24 min) Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings. Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong (28 min) This historic Buddhist temple with a golden pagoda is known for containing relics of the Buddha. Wat Rong Khun - White Temple (25 min) Contemporary Buddhist temple drawing massive crowds with its unique, intricate white exterior. Wat Huay Pla Kang (34 min) Temple complex featuring a 9-floor pagoda with 12 surrounding structures & a giant Buddha. Oub Kham Museum (26 min) Unique museum exhibiting Northern Thailand's tribal history with jewelry, costumes & sculptures. Clock Tower Chiang Rai (23 min) Elaborate golden clock tower in the center of a traffic circle, with colorful lights at night. King Mengrai Monument (21 min) Venerated statue of Chiang Rai's founder on a pedestal surrounded by white horses & elephants. Wat Phra Kaew (26 min) 14th-century temple housing a copy of Thailand's revered Emerald Buddha, discovered here in 1434. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar (22 min) Small night market offering street food, apparel, jewelry & gifts, plus live entertainment. Singha Park Chiang Rai (30 min) Scenic park in a farmlike setting with tea plantations, orchards, trails, a tram & a petting zoo. Rai Chern Tawan Meditation Center (Than W. Wachiramethi) (28 min) Baandam Museum (35 min) A collection of wood buildings featuring works by Thawan Duchanee & other contemporary Thai artists. Walking Street Chiang Rai (23 min) Street-food stands & stalls selling wooden carvings & batik clothing at a busy weekend night market. |