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| Chiang Rai Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The White Temple. The White Temple. kay Chiang Rai is Thailand's most northern province and is frequented mostly by tourists and shoppers. Attractions include the famous Golden Triangle and the mighty Mekong River. A wealth of cultural diversity awaits those who take the time to explore the region. |
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| The name Golden Triangle evokes an impression that illicit drugs are the
activity of this area. Yes, it was once a notorious place. However, with
strict enforcement by various countries particularly the United States and
Thailand, playing an important role of eradicating the drug menace by
educating the many hill-tribes to have a permanent settlement instead of the
slash and burn to grow crops. Schools were built to educate their children
on the Thai curriculum and welfare. Changrai is 785 km north of Bangkok and is in the midst of mountains and hills. Across the great Mekong river is Myanmar and Laos, thus the name “Golden Triangle”. All nationalities can cross over to these countries easily by road, boats, or air with valid passports and visa. Being the first to establish into a city by King Mengrai of the Lanna Kingdom, it has many ancient ruins. There are many activities you can indulge like visiting the only handcrafted White Temple in Thailand; the ever changing flowers in the most beautiful botanical garden (Doi Tung); Hill-tribes, Opium or the National museum; elephant riding; shopping for foodstuff; clothing; jewelries; handicrafts or ride on a long propeller boat on the Mekong river; explore the natural rock formation and caves with spectacular formations e.g. Big Cave, Fish Cave. Of course, if you are a nature lover, go to the mountains. Doi Tung – it has a sacred hilltop Buddhist shrine built in 911 AD and it is believed that the left collar bones of Lord Buddha is enshrined in the twin pagodas. On your way up, enjoy the panoramic view then drop in to visit the Akha and Lahu hill-tribe village famous for their hand woven textiles and silver jewelries. Not satisfied with one mountain? Venture to Thailand’s little Switzerland, the Doi Mae Salong, incidentally “doi” means mountain. It sits on an elevation of 6000 feet above sea level. The air is cool and refreshing throughout the year. The settlers are ethnic Chinese descendants of the KMT nationalist army who took refuge in Thailand to escape from the Communist forces of Mainland China more than 50 years ago. The settlement has its own Christian churches, Buddhist temples, schools, locally produced oolong black tea, shops and restaurants. A better way to experience first hand the local foods, way of life and customs of the Northern Thai is through a village home stay. _______Sights Edit This Orchids at Queen Mother's Garden near Chang Rai Orchids at Queen Mother's Garden near Chang Rai stuart [Add Sight] Queen Mother's Garden Edit This I am not a big garden guy but my wife dragged me to the Queen Mother's Garden near Chang Rai and I was very impressed. There are more orchids than I ever knew existed and the grounds are beautiful. You can also visit the Royal Residence which is spectacular. Don't wear shorts or they will lend you a pair of denim pants which look like prison garb. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Phrathat Doi Tung Edit This Phrathat Doi Tung is the holy relic that draws devout Buddhists from as far as Laos and Myanmar for annual worshipping. The reliquary is atop the highest Chiang Rai mountain at Doi Tung, elevation 2,000 meters above sea-level. The shrine is reached by a torturous mountain road, winding its way up and down mountain sides for 17 kms. off Highway No.110, 48 kms. from Chiang Rai township. The unmatched panoramic view reaches out to Myanmar and Laos on the horizon. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Golden Triangle Edit This The most famous attraction are the common borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. It is about 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen. From this place, Laotian and Myanmar border can be seen through Mae Khong and Ruak River respectively. Accommodations are available for tourists who want to stay over night. Boats can be rented for trips along the Khong River type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The handcrafted White Temple. Edit This The White Temple. The White Temple. photo by: kay This temple is commonly known as the White temple but to the Thais it is named as Wat Ron Khon. It is situated less than 10 kilometer south of the Chiangrai city. Most of the mystical designs are hand made with pieces of mirror glue to its outline. From a far it is like a fairy land in snow white color and sparkling jewels. You will have to see it for yourself to experience it. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: road. openingHours: day time. url: boshem28@gmail.com address: Chiangrai _________Around Chiang Rai Edit This [Add New] Doi Mae Salong Edit This Doi Mae Salong is the mountain village close to the Burmese border, can be reached by car. A number of hilltribes villages can be seen on the way and there is a superb panoramic view from summit. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Doi Luang National Park Edit This Doi Luang National Park covers ares in Amphoe Phan, Amphoe Waing Pa Pao of Chiang rai, and some part of Lampang and Phayao. To get to the park is by taking Chiang Rai-Phayao Highway for 58 kms. to Ban Pu Kaeng, turn right at km.773 for another 9 kms. Main attraction is Namtok Pu Kaeng It is the largest waterfall in Chiang Rai, having strong current cascading all year round. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ________Things to do Volunteer to teach Thai cooking and conversational Thai. We are a family of three residing in Chiangrai, northern Thailand. Any travelers passing through and are keen to learn some conversational Thai, home cooking and at the same time wants to experience the inside-out of the Thai culture and lifestyle in a rice farming village but with the comfort of running water, a seating flush toilets and a furnished bedroom. To see and experience the local areas can be done at cost but share out the food cost. PM me of your interest. |