Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai

 


With a population of around 200000 people in metropolitan areas, Chiang Rai is a scene yet to be touched by the human hustle lifestyle in other areas. Located in the Nothern regions of Thailand, Chiang Rai is known for more than just a convergent point of the Golden Triangle comprised of Lao, Thailand & Myanmar. Whether it is culinary, historical or scenary, tourists often find themselves entranced by Chiang Rai’s many unique cultural charms. 


Chiang Rai has a tropical wet and dry climate. Its winter can best be described as being dry and warm. During the rain season, temperature can peak at an average of 34.9 °C (94.8 °F) on daily basis, though heavy rain doses down that scorching heat in the days. The nights remain fairly warm, however. Thanks to its geographic advantages, borderlining Myanamar and Laos, tourists from Chiang Rai can plan further adventures to more secluded corners of the Golden Triangle, as well as explore other regions of Thailand. 

As a city that is abundant in historical as well as religious values, Chiang Rai offers its visitors a myriad of places that worth seeing.

In terms of religious values, approximately 13 km form the city lies the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) along Phahonyothin roadside at Km816. The temple is a sight to behold: with glittening silver pieces of mirrors ornate the Phra Ubosot - a beautiful white ordination hall of the temple. The temple’s walls are also embedded with large mural paintings of the Buddha in different postures; and its gables is beautifully decorated with detailed edgings carved in white stucco, describing mythical creatures such as the legendary snake Phya Naga, as well as dragons and other creatures in Buddism. The entrance is free, though tourists will have to dress themselves appropriately accordingly to the principles of the temple. Other tourist attractions include the famous Baan dam Museum (the Black House or Black Temple) and the beautiful Budhist temple Wat Phra Kaeo.

The Legend Chiang Rai 

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Le Meridien Chiang Rai resort

It is unexcusable if tourists pass through Chiang Rai without a taste of the local culinary scene. The food in Chiang Rai are seasoned differently than in other areas in Thailand, with noticable spiciness in the food. To truly experience the authencity in Chiang Mai culinary culture, it is advisable for tourists to go exploring in the Night Bazaars food courts, where they can truly enjoy authentic Thai food. Among the many delicacies found in the food court, there is one that no tourists should skip on trying: the hotpot. No matter what your favourite protein is, be it chicken, pork, beef or seafood, tourists can cook them in their own boiling pot of hot savoury soup, seasoned with the sweetness, sourness and spiciness that define the Thai culinary culture. 

With its own airport, The Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, tourists may find their way to Chiang Rai far more simpler than many other provinces in the area. This airport is only 8km away from the centre of Chiang Mai, but one needs not to worry, as transportations in the city come at a with a wide range to choose from. Tourists can either call the cabs or experience the local transportations tuk-tuks and songthaews, or hire a motocycle or a car with personal chaffeur, for a reasonable price.


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