Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai city is 200 km southeast of Chiang Mai city of Chiang Mai province, Thailand. This is a coastal town where you can discover tourism and nature tourism is the most attractive point of the northern mountainous region, especially in Chiang Rai. Also try rock climbing, cycling around town, walking around the colorful street fairs during the weekend; or head to Khun Korn to see the spectacular waterfall.

In Chiang Rai, you will smell the fresh seaside scent blended with local food from some of the many top-class restaurants along the waterfront. But this place offers more than just food and sea. You can visit Wat Rong Khun which is one of the most famous places to visit in Northern Thailand. This beautiful temple is the work of a Thai painter and architect, Chalermchai Kositpipat. If you want to buy souvenirs during your road trip in Thailand, the best place is for sure Chiang Rai’s Night Bazaar. Several tribes from the surrounding mountains also come there to sell their handicrafts. In the center of the evening market, you can eat in a very nice wooden restaurant. If you’re in Chiang Rai on the weekend, you should also go to “Saturday or Sunday Walking Street”. The street becomes pedestrian in order to accommodate many stands.

Location: Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
Google Rating: 4.5/5