Oub Kham Museum is an attraction in Thailand’s Chiang Rai province and is home to a diverse range of memorabilia from across the former Lanna Kingdom.
Tucked down the private Punyodyana Lane, this simple bar setup has a few outdoor wooden tables and a pool corner.
This lovely café-bakery is part of a charity founded by Swedish missionaries, in an effort to provide vocational training to ethnic hill-tribe children as well as to help support their social welfare (Baan Chivit Mai means ‘Home for New Lives’).
Housed inside two typical shop-houses with no interior décor, this busy eatery claims to be ‘the only noodle shop in Chiang Rai that serves top quality beef’ – which is by no means an overstatement.
Covering four street blocks just southeast of the Clock Tower, Chiang Rai Night Bazaar is a nice diversion from Jet Yod Road’s bar-hopping scene.
If you plan to visit the hill-tribe villages, it’s a good idea to first drop by the museum and get familiarised with their culture.
The spiritual heart of Chiang Rai, this life-size monument is dedicated to King Mengrai the Great (r. 1262 - 1311), founder of the Lanna Kingdom.
If you are short on time but would like to get an over-arching introduction to Chiang Rai’s past and immediate history as well as its cultural heritage, then head over to Mae Fah Luang Art & Cultural Park (about 5km west of the city centre).
Fusing ancient Khmer and Lanna concepts of the universe and man’s position in relation to them, the Naval City Pillar is a series of carved stone pillars – about 1m high – set atop Jom Thong Hill.
This is a must-see temple, for its striking architecture and ornate relief decorations.
With the exception of the elaborately sculpted front gate – which will likely catch your attention and draw you inside – the unassuming façade of Wat Phra Singh belies a fascinating world of Lanna art and a history dating back to the 14th Century.
Set atop a low hill – the highest point in the city centre – Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong overlooks the entire city area and a scenic panorama of the Kok River.
If you are not scared of the dark and enjoy a walk into the unknown, then try Chiang Rai’s Wat Tham Pla (‘Fish Cave Temple’, but also called ‘Monkey Temple’).
Cutting through Chiang Rai from west to east, the 130-km long Mae Kok offers a pleasant sightseeing experience.
Wilderness jungle, multi-tier waterfalls, endless winding paths and a sense of discovery all combine to make trekking a must-do activity among adventurous types.
Every Saturday evening, the 1.5-km stretch of Thanalai Road comes to life with shopping stalls, food carts, live folk music and an atmosphere of festivity.
A haven for street food lovers, Kaad Luang (Central Market) has all kinds of munchies and snacks imaginable.
Location and contact information of Immigration offices and services in Chiang Rai
The airport is about 8 km from the city center. Since 1998 it has been managed by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited.
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Wat Rong Khun, better known as “the White Temple” is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. The temple outside the town of Chiang Rai attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai’s most visited attractions.
Located in old town Chiang Saen, this museum exhibits artifacts excavated locally including a well-known Chiang Saen-style bronze Buddha image and Lanna Thai artifacts.
One of the most famous destinations uphill in Chiang Rai, especially during winter time, when visitors try to reach its cliff that offers spectacular views of the valley and sea of mist at sunrise.
Covering over 100 rai, it comprises more than 25 buildings of pure and applied northern architectural styles.
Ran Lab Sanam Keela takes you on a journey through authentic Lanna food. This is one of the most well known restaurants in Chiang Rai.
This restaurant is found at the corner of the Sanambin Road in Mueang District and serves the best Thai stir fried food.
Moommai Restaurant is the best restaurant to experience traditional Thai food.
Located near the Amarin Resort, Lu Lam provides a Northern Thai dining experience with a riverside view.
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Spend a day with the Akha people in the mountains of Chiang Rai and stay overnight in an Akha mud house. Watch how the hill tribe people live and work, learn about their history, traditions and culture.
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