Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport 31 min
Doi Chang (1 hr 23) Mountain over 5,500 feet carpeted with coffees plantations & hill trekking haven. Wat Huay Pla Kang (23 min) Temple complex featuring a 9-floor pagoda with 12 surrounding structures & a giant Buddha. Khun Korn Forest Park Waterfall (24 min) Waterfall with a shallow pool, accessible via a trail through bamboo trees & tropical vegetation. Wat Phra Kaew (24 min) 14th-century temple housing a copy of Thailand's revered Emerald Buddha, discovered here in 1434. Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong (24 min) This historic Buddhist temple with a golden pagoda is known for containing relics of the Buddha. King Mengrai Monument (22 min) Venerated statue of Chiang Rai's founder on a pedestal surrounded by white horses & elephants. Walking Street Chiang Rai (24 min) Street-food stands & stalls selling wooden carvings & batik clothing at a busy weekend night market. Oub Kham Museum (20 min) Unique museum exhibiting Northern Thailand's tribal history with jewelry, costumes & sculptures. Elephant Valley Thailand (9 min) Chiang Rai Night Bazaar (22 min) Small night market offering street food, apparel, jewelry & gifts, plus live entertainment. Clock Tower Chiang Rai (22 min) Elaborate golden clock tower in the center of a traffic circle, with colorful lights at night. Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) (26 min) Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings. Rai Mae Fah Luang (18 min) Bucolic park featuring stunning landscaped gardens, museums & a traditional Lanna pavilion. Wat Rong Khun - White Temple (19 min) Contemporary Buddhist temple drawing massive crowds with its unique, intricate white exterior. Singha Park Chiang Rai (8 min) Scenic park in a farmlike setting with tea plantations, orchards, trails, a tram & a petting zoo. |