Location: Chiang Rai
Top Things to do in Chiang Rai
Top Restaurants in Chiang Rai
Things to do in Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Located about five hours from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is a community not to be missed. The area offers a variety of cooking classes, beautiful views, markets, resorts and restaurants. In addition, visitors can get a feel for true northern Thai culture during their visit.
Restaurants in Chiang Rai
1. Tad Kwan Village Park & Waterfall
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5.0 based on 238 reviews
One of the last unspoiled Mien Hill Tribe villages where you can see and learn about the Mien culture, visit/swim in the waterfall and tour the village & surrounding countryside in a buggy (included). This is a fun day out for all the family, the ladies will enjoy the culture, the gents; the buggies & kids; the waterfall. Pickup/drop-off from your hotel, full details on our website.
2. 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
3. Wat Phra That Doi Mae Aeb
4. Wat Phra Singh
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By webme - Beckenham, United Kingdom
For me there are three or four wats in central Chiang Rai that are really worth seeing and this is one of them. Great roof, some lovely carvings and Buddha images. Very quiet when we were there. Still has that genuine 'revered' feeling you sometimes loose with temples full of tourists.
5. 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
6. Cherntawan International Meditation Center
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By thorisay - Cupertino, United States
We went with our friends and toured around the temple. Many visitors came with big tour buses. The temple staff gave free snacks and coffee to everyone who visited the place. The Abort was so famous around the World. He educated in England and wrote several books in Thai and English. People can go to meditation classes/ camp but we were late to book at the time. However, we bought several books that the abort writes from the temple bookstore.
7. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
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4.5 based on 939 reviews
Reviewed By DavidWGrant - Dallas, United States
The Blue temple is a marvel, and as it is designed by the same fellow who did the horrible White Temple, it is living proof that even a blind pig finds a truffle once in a while. And a truffle it is! This should be your first stop in Chiang Rai! The main hall is truly beautiful, and holds up even to the almost-too-fanciful renderings of Naga and other creatures outside. The interior colors against the white Buddha are spot on. The floral decorations are excellent, the ceiling painting is very good, the shutters are amazing, and the scale of it all is small and beckoning. It made me feel glad to be alive (well, that was probably because I was with my wife, but she loved it too!). This temple is a must for immediate-post-sunset viewing, as the blue colors deepen, and the white Buddha inside comes alive under the lights as twilight deepens. The opportunities for captured moments in ones camera are legion. Even the statuary out back is splendid of an evening. They ended up shooing us out well into the evening. I think most people would want to just stay here as we did! Go and see...it is truly worth a few hours.
8. Doi Tung Palace
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By MSmith2006 - Chiang Rai, Thailand
My most enduring memory of Thailand is this wonderful experience. The botanical gardens are truly beautiful and the museum recently added to the grounds bring emotional tears to the eye with an amazing insight into the country's history. As a farang luckily married to the most beautiful local girl I just simply love this visiting place as often as I can.
9. Doi Tung Tree Top Walk
10. Clock Tower Chiang Rai
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4.0 based on 2,067 reviews
Reviewed By robcK9588IH - Hua Hin, Thailand
This stunning erection in the middle of the road is bound to cause a traffic jam with its awe in busy times.
