Chiang Rai Tourist Attractions in the city , Chiang Rai province was established by King Mengrai in 1262 AD, which marked the beginning of the Lanna Kingdom. The province consists ofvalleys, which are punctuated by hills and has a total area of 11,678 square kilometers. It is 829 km from Bangkok and has a population of 1.3 million scattered in 18 districts. It shares its borders with Myanmar in the north and northwest, Laos towards the east and, Phayao province to the south and Chiang Mai to the west.
The important tourist and destinations
King Meng Rai: The monument of the first King of Lanna known as "Por Khun Meng Rai". lt is located at Ha yeak por Khun (literally the five slreet intersection) right Inside the city.
Wat Phra Singh is located on Singhaklai road and was built during the reign of King Mahaprom. lt is important because it used to be the residence of "Pra Bhuda Sihing" before it was relocaled to Wot Pra Singh in Chiang Mai province.
Wat Phra Kaew is located on Trai Rat road and was the former residence of the famous Emerald Buddha found during the reign of King Sam Fang Kaen in 1434 AD. When the original Emerald Buddha was transferred to its present residence in Bangkok, the people of Chiang Rai received a replacement which local people have named the Jade Buddha of Chiang Rai
Wat Phra That Doi Thong is located on Doi Thong mound near the ex-Chiang Rai provincial hall. At first the pagoda of this temple was built during the time of Ruen Kaew, the ruler of this area in 94O AD. but was destroyed by the earthquake. The present pagoda was built during the time of King Meng Rai and is also considered as the navel (or center) of the city.
Wat Rong Kun, Baan Rong Khun, which is about 14 km south of Chiang Rai city nd only slightly off the super highway.it is designed by the national artist Mr.charermchai Kositpipat. The main temple building or uposot is a distinctive white color and decorated with fragments of reflective glass and can be seen from afar. Painting and murals inside the temple are also very beautiful.
Huay Mae Sai Waterfall. Starting with an elephant safari from Karen Ruam Mitr village in Mae Yao sub-district, tourists will be able to experience nature and visit this waterfall and several hilltribe village.
Khun Korn Waterfall Forest Park villagers called Taad Mok waterfall is the most highest and beautiful waterfall in Chiang Rai.
Doi Mae Salong is located at Mae Fah Luang district, about 25 km from Chiang Rai City center. lt is the place where the 93rd Army of the Nationalist Chinese (Koumintang) army sought refuge after being purged from power. Tourists can visit the Chinese Military Monument, view the splendor of Cherry blossoms during the winter months, sample some of the finest teas grown in the area and pay respect to the King's Mother Pagoda.
Doi Hua Mae Kham is approximately 100 km from Chiang Rai city center. Located right along the Thai-Myanmar border, it is also a place where tourists visit because of the beautiful yellow blossom of the Bua Thong plant. Hmong, Lisu and Akha people populate this hilltribe village.
Doi Tung is one ofthe most famous tourist destinations of Chiang Rai province. Several places can be seen on "Doi Tung palace",such as the palace of the King's Mother which was built fusing Lanna and Swiss architectural styles. Then there is Ihe "Mae Fah Luang garden", the most beautiful park of the country. Tourist can also visit "Phra That Doi Tung" has as sacred Buddha relic and is said to have been constructed in the year 911 AD. "The Mae Fah Luang Botanical Garden," also offer you an unobstructed view.
Mae Sai and Tachilek are sister cities on the Thai-Myanmar border. Tourists can get day passes to enter Tachilek. Mae Sai is one district of Chiang Rai province: Thailan, Tachilek is Shan state of Myanmar.
Tham Phum Tham Pla is a place located along the super high way to Mae Sai district where people can find many caves. ln this particular cave water gushes out of the cave located at the base of a hill. The crystal-clearwater in the pond is home to many different types of flsh. Troops of sometimes, naughty monkeys also await for handouts from tourists. Also nearby is a cave called "Tham Sao Hin pha ya Nark".
Tham Luang (Big Cave). The biggest and longest limestone cave in Thajland is away 5 kilometres from Mae Sai.
Golden triangle. lt's located away approximately 8 kilometres from Chiang Saen city is three border gathering Thai-Lao-Myanmar famous in opiums.
The Hall of Opium is located at the Golden Triangle park, about 9 km from Chiang Saen district. This world class museum highlights the history of opium and other recreational drugs.
Chian Saen Lake is located off the Chiang Rai-Chiang Saen road and is about 3 km before the city of Chiang Saen. During the cold months tourist watch many different kinds of migratory birds that spend the winter in this area.
The Ancient towm of Chiang Saen is more than 1,000 years old and several ancient structures can still be seen. Some of these are Wat Phra That Chedi Luang,
the biggest pagoda, Wat Pa Sak, Wat Phra That Jom Kitti, where the ancient pagoda said to have been built in 940 AD. is localed. Wat Phra That Pha Ngao has a pagoda located on a big rock, which is similar to the "Phra That lnn Kwaen in Myanma".
Chiang Kong Distric is a place famous for the Giant Mae Khong catfish. A ceremony to pay respect to the god of Mae Khong giant catfish is held each year on the 18th of April. Tourist can also cross the river to visit Laos, or even to ride the boat to World Heritage City of Luang Phra Bang in Laos.
Doi Pha Tang is located at Wiang Kaen district. Tourist can watch the beautiful sunrise from a cliff and see the cherry blossom and "Dok Siew' (Bauhinia malabarica) during winter.
Phu chi Fah is located at Thoeng district, 25 km away from Doi Pha Tang. Tourists come here to observe the sea of fog that settles in the valleys at dawn.
Phra That Jonm Joh. lt's located at Baan Wiang Johm Joh, Wiang sub-district is old temple with rnany valuable ruins also become obviously splendid viewpoint and other areas of Thoeng.
Doi Wa Wi and Doi Chang are located at Mae Suai district, about 75 km from the city of Chiang Rai. lt is agro-tourist estination where visitors can see tea farms. You might want to sample some of their tea.
Phra That Mae Chedi. lt's located in Mae Chedi village, Myanmese sculpture shaped ancient pagoda. Mae Tho Waterfall. lt'S located in Khun Jae National park (Doi Lang Ka) at the police kiosk Mae Tho, a high 7 floors 40 metres waterfall.
Wiang Kalong. lt was appeared many kidn ruins called Kalong Kiln and located at Ban Wiang Kalong found ancient ruins of 499-500 B.E.
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