Oub Kham Museum
Oub Kham Museum is located near Den Ha market, one kilometer from the town center. The collection includes objects from
Read moreChiang Rai Province
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
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.
The King Mengrai Stupa
in front of Wat Ngam atop Doi Ngam Muang district was built by King Chaisongkram to contain the remains of
Read moreThe Kok River
flows through the town of Chiang Rai and is 130 kilometres long. Long-tailed boats can be rented from town to
Read moreNam Tok Khun Kon Forest Park
Nam Tok Khun Kon Forest Park can be reached by taking Highway No.1211 from Chiangrais town. After traveling 18 kilometers
Read moreDoi Hua Mae Kham
is the domicile of the hilltribe near the Thai Burmese border, about three hours by road along the Mea Chan
Read moreChiang Saen
Chiang Saen was an ancient town located on the bank of Mae Khong River. The district can be reached by
Read moreThe Chiang Saen National Museum
is where knowledge can be sought concerning archaeology, settlements and history of the town. There are replicas of the community
Read moreWat Phra That Chedi Luang
located in Chiang Saen old town, was built by King Saen Phu, the 3rd ruler of the Lanna Kingdom in
Read moreWat Phra Chao Lan Thong
is located within the city wall, built by Prince Thong Ngua, a son of King Tilokkarat, the 12th ruler of
Read moreWat Pa Sak
about one kilometre to the west of Chiang Saen in Tambon Wiang, was built by King Saen Phu in 1295
Read moreWat Phra That Chom Kitti
There are also several ancient sites outside the city wall including Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, about 1.7 kilometres from
Read moreThe Chiang Saen Lake
is a large natural reservoir with scenic surroundings. Large flocks of waterfowls immigrate to the site during winter. About five
Read morePhra That Doi Pu Khao
is located on the hill just before the Golden Triangle and is believed to have been built by a king
Read morePhra That Pha Ngao
About 4 kilometres from Chiang Saen on the road to Chiang Khong is Phra That Pha Ngao. There is a
Read moreChiang Khong
is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the Mae Khong opposite Muang Huai of Laos. lt is about
Read moreDoi Pha Tang
located in Wiang Kaen district some 160 kilometres from the provincial town, is a viewing point on top of a
Read morePu Kaeng Waterfall
is the site of Doi Luang National Park’s headquarters located in Phan district. To reach it, go on the Chiang
Read moreWiang Ka Long
is a community about 16 kilometres from the district office of Wiang Pa Pao. Here have been found remains of
Read moreWat Sangkha Kaeo Don Han
Situated not far away from Wat Phra That Chom Kitti is Wat Sangkha Kaeo Don Han where sketches on brick
Read moreBo Nam Ron
or hot spring, located at Tambon Mae Chedi Mai on the Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai road at Kms. 64-65, is found
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