City: Chiang Rai Province
Top Things to do in Chiang Rai Province
Top Restaurants in Chiang Rai Province
10 Sights & Landmarks in Chiang Rai Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Chiang Rai (Thai: เชียงราย, pronounced [t͡ɕʰīaŋ.rāːj]; Lanna: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩁᩣ᩠ᨿ, pronounced [tɕiaŋ.haːj] is the northernmost province of Thailand. It is bordered by the Shan State of Myanmar to the north, Bokeo Province of Laos to the east, Phayao to the south, Lampang to the southwest, and Chiang Mai to the west.
Restaurants in Chiang Rai Province
1. Wat Hiranyawat
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
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4.5 based on 922 reviews
This was the original location of the Emerald Buddha, now housed in Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaeo.
Reviewed By Bryan1701 - Indianapolis, United States
Beautiful temple and historic site in northern Thailand. Worth visiting if going to Thailand. We were there as part of a small group tour with World Spree.
3. Doi Tung Royal Villa
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4.5 based on 401 reviews
The royal residence of HRH the late Princess Mother formerly served as her base of operations to monitor the work progress at the Doi Tung Development Project. It has since been transformed into a symbol of the Princess Mother's commitment to improving the local people's quality of life.
Reviewed By Krisnahgreen76 - Bangkok, Thailand
Lovely experience. We done the whole experience of the flower garden, museum and touring the royal villa. The villa itself is still amazing and they have kept the villa as the way as the late queen stayed in there when visiting the area. gardens are very well looked after and have many butterflies!
4. Wat Pa Sak
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By tohxinru - Singapore, Singapore
This was a quick stop at the end of our 1 day guided tour around Chiang Rai. The wat was quiet and rustic - seemingly untainted from modernity and commercialisation, unlike many other wats. It was stunning during sunset.
5. Doi Mae Salong
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4.5 based on 625 reviews
Doi Mae Salong is a primarily Chinese community that offers a variety of activities. Visitors can take in a morning market, tour General Tuan's Tomb, go to a memorial museum and take in tea tastings while visiting the village.
Reviewed By karenw436 - Perth, Australia
Very beautiful mountain top village, known for its tea plantations x i stayed 3 nights, wished i stayed longer to explore the surrounding villages more so. AMA MAESALONG accommodation was top class, great views and delish breakfast x
6. Wat Rong Khun
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4.5 based on 7,762 reviews
Reviewed By 618barryt - Gosnells, Australia
The White Temple looks amazing the detail on the Temple buildings is incredible and there is a lot of modern themes in the paintings and sculptures in the complex the ablution building is an art piece on its own it’s painted gold as a contrast to the white.The White Temple is definitely one of a kind and if you have the chance to get there you’ll be rewarded with something that you have never seen before
7. Jinnaluck Mulberry Saa Paper Workshop
8. Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By vacalover33 - Princeton, United States
One of the better historic sites in the Golden Triangle area. The grounds are well kept and the temple is beautiful. A must see if in the area.
9. Wat Pra Dhat Pha-Ngao
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By 977vernd - Chiang Saen, Thailand
4 km south,downstream of chiang saen city, the temple complex is three temples plus support buildings; there is a street level temple,classic thai temple style, then another templ e midway up the hill, can walk or drive, then at the hilltop is a pagoda burmese style temple; good views at the top ; nive view of the mekong river, upstream; this is the best temple complex in the area and is Not over commercialized; i would eat somewhere else tho; likely chiang saen city
10. Wat Huay Pla Kang
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4.5 based on 501 reviews
Reviewed By guyth0mps0n - London, United Kingdom
Not many places mention this, but this should be in everyone's top 3 along with the Blue Temple & White Temple. Set on a hillside about 15 minutes from Chiang Rai is Huay Pla Kang Temple With a huge statue of the goddess of mercy - Guan Yin, although its known as Chiang Rai's Big Buddha (damn those lazy tourists!) It is quite new in terms of temples, but it is still amazing! The area is free into the area, which includes a white temple hall and the 9 story Pagoda which you can climb up! No lift though! But the main attraction is the 90 meter Guan Yin which is how and you can get the lift up to the top. 40baht (£1) but there is no stair option! Those who are not fans of lifts, they are new and very smooth. It is a matter of seconds inside! But it is worth it! Once at the top of the statue inside is a moral of religious scenes and status all in white, some of which have jewels adorning them. It truly is memorising. You can also see our through her eyes and third eye, looking out over the landscape. It is beautiful! There are some food stalls and shops dotted around inside the grounds. Also there is a free shuttle bus that will take you from the car park to the base of the statue. Definitely a must when in Chiang Rai! Rules for all temples : Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered) Take off your shoes when entering the buildings Be quiet Don't hug or kiss Don't point your feet to Buddha's image Don't smoke
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