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CHIANG RAI
The northernmost
province of Thailand, Chiang Rai is situated on the Kok River basin
416 metres above sea level. With an area of some 11,678 square Kilometres.
It is about 785 Kilometres from Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches
the Mae Khong River to the north and borders on both Myanmar and Laos.
The province is rich
in tourism resources in terms of natural attractions and antiquities
and evidence of its past civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes
who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is also a tourism gateway
into Myanmar and Laos
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Chiang
Rai is administratively divided into the following districts Muang,
Phan, Thoeng, Mae Chan, Mae Sai, Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Khong, Mae
Suai, Chiang Saen, Pa Daet, Wiang Chai, Phata Mengrai, Wiang Kaen,
Mae Fa Luang, Khun Tan, Mae Lao, Wiang Chiang Rung and Doi Luang.
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about one kilometre to the west of Chiang Saen in Tambon
Wiang, was built by King Saen Phu in 1295 and three hundred
teak trees were planted, hence the name Pa Sak (Teak Woods).
It was then the residence of the patriarch. The temple's
chedi is of the beautiful Chiang Saen architectural style
and the exteriors are elaborately decorated 12.5 meters
tall with a base of 8 metres wide.
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is located within the city wall, built by
Prince Thong Ngua, a son of King Tilokkarat, the 12th ruler
of Lanna, in 1489. A 1200-kilogram Buddha statue was cast.
Named the Phra Chao Lan Thong, it has a lap width of 2 metres
and is over three metres high. Another statue called Phra
Chao Thong Thip was also cast which is made of brass and
in the Sukhothai style.
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located in Chiang Saen old town,
was built by King Saen Phu, the 3rd ruler of the Lanna Kingdom
in early 13th Century. Ancient sites include the bell-shaped,
Lanna-style principal Chedi which measures 88 metres high
with a base 24 metres wide, the largest such structure in
Chiang Saen. There are also remains of ancient Wihan and
Chedi.
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is where knowledge
can be sought concerning archaeology, settlements and history
of the town. There are replicas of the community and scores
of ancient relics including Lanna-style sculptures, Buddha
statues and inscription stones from Phayao and Chiang Saen
itself. In addition, there are exhibitions of indigenous
art obects of the Thai Yai, Thai Lu and other
hilltribes. These items include musical instruments, ornaments,
opium-smoking accessories, etc. Open Wednesday-Sunday from
nine in the morning until four in the afternoon.
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Chiang Saen was an ancient town located on the bank
of Mae Khong River. The district can be reached by taking
Highway no. 110 from Chiang Rai for some 30 kilometres.
Then take a right turn into Highway no. 1016 and proceed
on for another thirty kilometres. Originally called Wiang
Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang, it served as the main town before
King Mengrai established Chiang Rai as the capital in 1262.
Traces of old double city walls and many other antiquities
still remain both within and outside the district town.
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is the domicile of the hilltribe
near the Thai Burmese border, about three hours by road
along the Mea Chan - Ban Thoet Thai Ban Huai ln route which
winds along the steep mountain edge. The inhabitants are
predominantly of the Lisu tribe, with a smattering of the
Akha, Hmong and Muser. Doi Hua Mae Kham is most scenic in
November when the yellow Wild Sunflowers are in full bloom.
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Nam Tok Khun Kon Forest Park can be reached by
taking Highway No.1211 from Chiangrais town. After traveling 18
kilometers turn right and proceed for another 12 kilometers.
Alternatively, you can drive along Highway No. 1 (Chiang Rai-Phayao)
for about 15 kilometers, turn right and proceed for another 17
kilometers, then take a 30-minute walk to the waterfall. The 70-metre
high Khun Kon or Tat Mok Waterfall is the highest and most beautiful in
the province. Surrounded with dense woods, the area is also good for
hiking.
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flows through the town of Chiang Rai
and is 130 kilometres long. Long-tailed boats can be rented
from town to travel along the river on both sides of which
are lovely sceneries. Stops can be made at hilltribe villages
of the Akha or lko, Lisu, Karen, etc. Elephant rides are
also available to see the surrounding area. Another river
routed starts from Tha Ton in Chiang Rai going northward
to Chiang Rai town. The trip takes about four hours. Trips
by bamboo raft takes 3 days and 2 nights.
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in front of Wat Ngam atop
Doi Ngam Muang district was built by King Chaisongkram to
contain the remains of his father (King Mengrai).
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