Chiang Rai Hotels
Chiang Rai Rundown
What a difference one letter makes. While indeed folly to allege that Chiang Rai has the inherent cachet of Chiang Mai, this is no rebuff of the former. Advocates of small-batch tourism rather enjoy the mini-platform to the Golden Triangle, which nestles on the doorstep of both Laos and Burma. As a result, it helps to think of Chiang Rai in different terms, either as a chill-out day trip from Chiang Mai or as a gateway to a more intrepid style of holiday in the extreme northern recess of Thailand. ... Read more »
The Gate of Siam is a good place to start in Chiang Rai. On one side, Laos. On the other, the formidable Mekong River. Like so many other bellwether attractions in this vital intersection of Southeast Asia, the stellar photo op is a magnificent vantage point from which to survey the incomparable tri-border area from a distance. Back in Chiang Rai proper, make time for telltale landmarks like Doi Tung Royal Villa, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Klang Wiang, Wat Jet Yot, Wat Phra Sing and Wat Rong Khun. While elegant Buddhist temples dominate the tourist agenda, the city (and province) has another side that plays out vibrantly in night markets, hawker back streets, museums and hill tribe villages.
10. Oub Kham Museum is a first-rate depot for royal court bric-a-brac.. |
5. Wat Rong Khun, or White Temple, is a modern, avant-garde take on Buddhist architecture.. |
9. Wat Jet Yot unfurls remarkable details under seven conspicuous spires! |
4. Wat Klang Wiang dates back to the 16th century and underwent a thorough restoration in the 1990s. |
8. Wat Phra Kaeo was the 14th century home of the famous Emerald Buddha. |
3. Hilltribe Museum provides a refreshing, unadulterated perspective of what life is like for the indigenous peoples of northern Thailand.. |
7. Wat Phra Sing is a brilliant showcase for age-old, local craftsmanship. |
2. Royal Villa and Mae Fah Luang Gardens grace the summit and slope of Doi Tung, a small mountain close to the border of Burma.. |
6. Black House is the clandestine atelier of the avant-garde painter Thawan Duchanee. |
1. Gate of Siam is a grand perch with phenomenal views of Chiang Rai and Laos. |
CHIANG RAI EVENTS
Wai Sa Phaya Mengrai or Phokhun Mengrai Maharat Festival takes place at the end of Janaury.
Dok Siao Ban or Blooming Siao Flower Festival is held in mid-February in Thoeng District and eatures sports competitions and cultural performances from hilltribes.
Songkran, the most popular of all festivals in Thailand, occurs in mid-April.
Lichi Fair features parades, beauty contests and other events at Chiang Rai provincial stadium in May.
Chiang Rai Flower Festival is a celebration with flower processions, gardens and an agricultural fair in late December and early January.
WHEN TO GO Chiang Rai has a tropical monsoon climate with heavy rainfall from May to October and average summer temperatures in the 72°F (22°C) to 91°F (33°C) range.The most comfortable time to visit the province is from December to February, when temperatures waver between 54°F (12°C) and 88°F (31°C) and precipitation is minimal.
GETTING AROUNDChiang Mai is the most popular gateway to Chiang Rai. A one-way bus ride takes about three hours. For a more scenic and casual pace, many prefer to charter a long boat upriver.
The city operates a small airport with daily service to and from Bangkok. Route 1 runs through Chiang Rai from the capital and on a good day, the drive takes somewhere in the vicinity of fourteen hours.
Public transport in Chiang Rai is a typical combo of tuk-tuks and baht bus share taxis. The number of meter taxis in the city has gone up over the last decade but is far off the pace of Chiang Mai.
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4 Stars$58
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267 Moo 9 Tambon Wiang Chiang Rai Amphoe Chiang Saen 57150
Luxuriously modern designed Siam Triangle Hotel accommodations that will fulfill your every desire for pleasure of bus... More hotel details
$140
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221/2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Road Tambon Robwieng Amphur Muang Chiang Rai 57000
Whether travelling for business or pleasure, Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort provides quality accommodation and professi... More hotel details
$64
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183 Moo 3 Rimkok Subdistrict Muang Chiang Rai 57100
As an aspiration of the founders, Phowadol is meant to be a perfect tourist destination that provides peaceful accommo... More hotel details
$48
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160 Moo 14 Sanambin Road Muang Chiang Rai 57000
Offering all the modern facilities, this property provides you all the maximum comfort that is needed for a pleasant a... More hotel details
$42
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666 Sai Klang Road Moo 8 Wiang Chiangkhong Chiang Rai 57140
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mekong River, Chiangkhong Teak Garden Hotel forms the perfect holiday accommodat... More hotel details
$25
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590/3 Moo2 Paholyothin Road T.Wiang A.Muang Chiang Rai 57000
Designed for a pleasant stay and to satisfy the expectations of its guests, Golden Triangle Inn Hotel Chiang Rai is an... More hotel details
$38
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Moo 1 Baan Sob-Ruak Tambon Wiang Chiang Saen District Golden Triangle Chiang Rai 57150
Being close to Mae Fah Luang Garden, Greater Mekong Lodge Chiang Rai offers comfortable accommodation and services for... More hotel details
$16
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481 Moo 24 Tumbon Robvieng Doy Koa Kwai Amphur Muang Chiang Rai 57000
Providing quality accommodation and friendly services for travellers in Chiang Rai, Pankled Villa (Buffalo Hill Guest ... More hotel details
$15
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83 Mu 3 Tambon Wiang Amphoe Chiang Khong Chiang Rai 57140
Ruan Thai Sopaphan Resort Chiang Rai offers quality accommodation and convenient facilities for guests' comfort. Some ... More hotel details
S.B.Hotel Chiang Rai
2 Stars$19
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225 Moo 4 Maekok-Si Yak Banmai Road Rimkok Muang Chiang Rai 57100
S.B.Hotel Chiang Rai offers comfortable accommodation and friendly services for an enjoyable vacation. Guests can expl... More hotel details
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