Chiang Rai ● Thailand

From Chiang Rai, you can travel across the Mekong River to Laos.

Chiang Rai is also a good starting point for traveling to Luang Prabang in Laos.

You can take an organized day tour to Luang Prabang, if you're short on time
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👀 Wat Rong Khun
(The White Temple) (1-3)
[ca. 13 Km outside]
👀 Wat Rong Suea Ten (4-7)
(The Blue Temple)
[ca. 13 Km outside]
👀 The Golden Triangle (12+13)
👀 The Opium Museum (25)
👀 The Scorpion Temple (14-16)
👀 Sky Walk (18)
👀 Wat Hai Plua Kung (8-10)
[ca. 6 Km outside]
➡️ on a hill stands the sculpture of Guanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy.
You can take an air ride to the top, offering a great view of the surrounding area
👀 Boat trip on the Mekong River
👀 Wat Phra Kaeo (20)
👀 Wat Klang Wiang
👀 Wat Phra That Chom Sak (21)
[ca. 10 Km outside]
👀 Wat Ming Muang (24)
👀 Hill Tribe Museum (23)
👀 King Mengrai Monument (18)
➡️ this king founded the cities of Chiang Mai + Chiang Rai
👀 Clock Tower (25)

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👀 Wat Sang Kaew Phothiyan (19)
➡️ the temple is located about 50 km outside from Chiang Rai, but should not be missed on any tourist attraction.
With its giant statues, vibrant colors, and other features, it resembles a small wonderland and is rightly considered one of the most impressive temples in Northern Thailand
👀 Baan Dam Museum
[ca. 30 Km outside] (17)Read more