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The northernmost province of Thailand, Chiang Rai is often overlooked in favor of its more high profile southern neighbor, Chiang Mai. Those who do journey to 'the other Chiang' however, will be rewarded with beautiful waterfalls, picture perfect gardens, stunning mountains, untouched jungles, ancient and unique temples, authentic hill tribes and mysterious mythology. Being the Northern-most province, Chiang Rai also has the coolest climate in Thailand and can be visited in relative comfort all year round. Flanked on either side by Chiang Mai province to the South, the untamed forests of Mae Hong Song to the West, exotic Myanmar to the North and rural Laos to the East, Chiang Rai is a region with rich cultural roots. The mighty Mekong River (Mae Nam Kong) runs along the border where fishing, commercial traffic and occasional boat races are an intricate part of local life. Aside from its somewhat dark chapter as a gateway to the Golden Triangle and the poppy trade, the region is the former...
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Chiang Rai
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Mae Fah Luang flower garden
- If you like your gardens, manicured and virtually flawless, you will love to Mae Fah Luang. Fortunately the road to Mae Fah Luang is very picturesque...
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- Picnics, Parks & Gardens
- Nile Expert Tip: Plenty to see around this area. Make it a day trip.
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Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour
- Chiang Rai Bicycle Tour operates half day to five-day cycling tours around Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle area. The routes are designed to...
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- Recreation & Natural Areas
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Wat Rong Khun
- White elephant or great work of art? You be the judge, but either way this out of the ordinary temple is a must see for any traveler to Chiang...
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- Religious Sights
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