1. KING MENGRAI MONUMENT
Commemorating the founder of Chiang Rai , the monument should be the first place to visit, since locals believe that respect should be paid to King Mengrai before travelling further. It is located at the intersection that leads to Mae Chan in the middle of the Chiang Rai city.
2. OUB KHAM MUSEUM
Oub Kham Museum is located near Den Ha market, around 1 kilometer from the town centre. The extensive collection of valuable artefacts at this museum includes objects from the areas once belonging to or affiliated with the Lanna kingdoms encompassing northern Thailand and some parts of northeast Mynmar , southwest china and some parts of northeast Mynamar , southwest China and Vietnam. Apart from objects used in rituals , the collection mainly consists of objects used in rituals , the collection mainly consists of objects used at the royal courts including lacquer ware , silver jewellery and clothing with most notable one being a golden bowl. It is open daily from 9 am to 6pm.
3. WAT PHRA KAEO
Wat Phra Kaeo, located on Trairat Road on the northwest side of town , is the best known of the northern temples. It once housed the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most important Buddha statue which was discovered in 1444. The statue had been moved by various state rulers to be placed in their capitals including Lampang, Chiang Rai and Vientiane before finally being enshrined in Bangkok 's royal Wat Phra Kaeo. The Chiang Saen style ubosot is now housing a green jade replica of the Emerald Buddha image , along with the 700 year old bronze statue of Phra Chao Lan Thong.
4. WAT PHRA SING
Wat Phra Sing is located near the town hall and it was used to house a major Buddha statue , the Phra Phuttha Sihing, which is now enshrined in Chiang Mai. The special feature of this temple is the Lanna -style Ubosot and the wooden door panels carved by Chiang Rai contemporary craftsmen.
5. WAT PHRATHAT DOI CHOM THONG
The temple sits stop a hill above the northwest side of town, up a steep staircase off Kraisonrasit Road, offering a panoramic view of the town and Mae Kok Valley. Situated on the bank of the Kok River, this location is believed to be chosen by King Mengrai the Great as his new Lanna Capital.. Its chedi containing what is believed to be the oldest Holy Relic was probably renovated at the same time that the town was being built. The circle of columns at the top of the hill surrounds the new city pillar, built to commemorate the 725th anniversary of the city and King Bhumibhil's 60th birthday.
6.WAT RONG KHUN
Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going back many centuries , this magnificent place of worship was built only recently. It is the realization of a dream for Thailand's noted artist, Chalermchai Kosiypipat , who designed and is supervising the construction of this beautiful white temple and its many statues of figures based on religious beliefs. In addition , there is a gallery nearby exhibiting his paintings . To get there from the city of Chiang Rai, drive along Asia Highway.
7. BAANDUM MUSUEM
Baandum Museum is where the famous Thai Artist, Thawan Duchanee, resides and exhibits his intriguing creation of arts in black. The cluster of 35 houses within the area of s decorated with exquisite carved wood, horn and unique structural designs. The masterpiece of this museum is the Maha Wihan displaying a collection of rare artefacts. Open everyday from 9am - 5pm . To get there , from the city of Chiang Rai, take Phahonyothin Rd and drive turn left at the Baandum Nanglae sign.
8. KOK RIVERBeing one of the most scenic attractions in Chiang Rai , this 130 kilometre long river is a major transportation artery from neighbouring Chiang Mai province, especially the town of Tha Ton. It runs from Thathon in northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai City and then flows on to meet the Mekong River at Chiang Khong. From Ban Tha Ton, boats , rafts and treks leave daily venturing into the surrounding mountains where the jungle dips into the river's cool waters.A long tailed boat can be hired o ferry visitors up and down the river. Stops can be made at Akha or Iko, Lisu and Karen hill tribe villages. Alternatively visitors may stop by at an elephant camp, a hot spring , a riverside Lahu Village and the Buddha Cave, which is a temple within a cavern.
9. RAI MAE FAH LUANG
Rai Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park is a centre of Lanna Studies , featuring beautiful Lanna architecture and valuable artefacts in order to conserve and promote Lanna heritage. The 5 exhibit areas are Botanical Gardens and Nature Park, Ho Kham or the Golden Pavilion, Ho Kham Noi ( Small Golden Pavilion) ,Sala Kaeo ( a ceremonial space for Lanna rituals) and Ho Kaeo ( the gallery that display Lanna Cultural Arts ). Open daily from 10 am - 6pm except Monday
10. NAMTOK KHUN KON FOREST PARK
Namtok Tok Khun Kon Forest Park can be reached by taking Highway No 1211 from Chiang Rai town. After travelling 18 kilometers turn right and proceed for another 12 kilometers. Alternatively
you can drive along Highway no 1 ( Chiang Rai -Phayao) for about 15 kilometers, , turn right and proceed for another 17 kilometers, then take a 30 minute walk to the waterfall. The 70 metre high Khun Kon or Tat Mok Waterfall is the highest and most beautiful in the province. Surrounded with dense woods, the area is an ideal spot for hiking.
Commemorating the founder of Chiang Rai , the monument should be the first place to visit, since locals believe that respect should be paid to King Mengrai before travelling further. It is located at the intersection that leads to Mae Chan in the middle of the Chiang Rai city.
2. OUB KHAM MUSEUM
Oub Kham Museum is located near Den Ha market, around 1 kilometer from the town centre. The extensive collection of valuable artefacts at this museum includes objects from the areas once belonging to or affiliated with the Lanna kingdoms encompassing northern Thailand and some parts of northeast Mynmar , southwest china and some parts of northeast Mynamar , southwest China and Vietnam. Apart from objects used in rituals , the collection mainly consists of objects used in rituals , the collection mainly consists of objects used at the royal courts including lacquer ware , silver jewellery and clothing with most notable one being a golden bowl. It is open daily from 9 am to 6pm.
3. WAT PHRA KAEO
Wat Phra Kaeo, located on Trairat Road on the northwest side of town , is the best known of the northern temples. It once housed the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most important Buddha statue which was discovered in 1444. The statue had been moved by various state rulers to be placed in their capitals including Lampang, Chiang Rai and Vientiane before finally being enshrined in Bangkok 's royal Wat Phra Kaeo. The Chiang Saen style ubosot is now housing a green jade replica of the Emerald Buddha image , along with the 700 year old bronze statue of Phra Chao Lan Thong.
4. WAT PHRA SING
Wat Phra Sing is located near the town hall and it was used to house a major Buddha statue , the Phra Phuttha Sihing, which is now enshrined in Chiang Mai. The special feature of this temple is the Lanna -style Ubosot and the wooden door panels carved by Chiang Rai contemporary craftsmen.
5. WAT PHRATHAT DOI CHOM THONG
The temple sits stop a hill above the northwest side of town, up a steep staircase off Kraisonrasit Road, offering a panoramic view of the town and Mae Kok Valley. Situated on the bank of the Kok River, this location is believed to be chosen by King Mengrai the Great as his new Lanna Capital.. Its chedi containing what is believed to be the oldest Holy Relic was probably renovated at the same time that the town was being built. The circle of columns at the top of the hill surrounds the new city pillar, built to commemorate the 725th anniversary of the city and King Bhumibhil's 60th birthday.
6.WAT RONG KHUN
Wat Rong Khun is also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going back many centuries , this magnificent place of worship was built only recently. It is the realization of a dream for Thailand's noted artist, Chalermchai Kosiypipat , who designed and is supervising the construction of this beautiful white temple and its many statues of figures based on religious beliefs. In addition , there is a gallery nearby exhibiting his paintings . To get there from the city of Chiang Rai, drive along Asia Highway.
7. BAANDUM MUSUEM
Baandum Museum is where the famous Thai Artist, Thawan Duchanee, resides and exhibits his intriguing creation of arts in black. The cluster of 35 houses within the area of s decorated with exquisite carved wood, horn and unique structural designs. The masterpiece of this museum is the Maha Wihan displaying a collection of rare artefacts. Open everyday from 9am - 5pm . To get there , from the city of Chiang Rai, take Phahonyothin Rd and drive turn left at the Baandum Nanglae sign.
8. KOK RIVERBeing one of the most scenic attractions in Chiang Rai , this 130 kilometre long river is a major transportation artery from neighbouring Chiang Mai province, especially the town of Tha Ton. It runs from Thathon in northern Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai City and then flows on to meet the Mekong River at Chiang Khong. From Ban Tha Ton, boats , rafts and treks leave daily venturing into the surrounding mountains where the jungle dips into the river's cool waters.A long tailed boat can be hired o ferry visitors up and down the river. Stops can be made at Akha or Iko, Lisu and Karen hill tribe villages. Alternatively visitors may stop by at an elephant camp, a hot spring , a riverside Lahu Village and the Buddha Cave, which is a temple within a cavern.
9. RAI MAE FAH LUANG
Rai Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park is a centre of Lanna Studies , featuring beautiful Lanna architecture and valuable artefacts in order to conserve and promote Lanna heritage. The 5 exhibit areas are Botanical Gardens and Nature Park, Ho Kham or the Golden Pavilion, Ho Kham Noi ( Small Golden Pavilion) ,Sala Kaeo ( a ceremonial space for Lanna rituals) and Ho Kaeo ( the gallery that display Lanna Cultural Arts ). Open daily from 10 am - 6pm except Monday
10. NAMTOK KHUN KON FOREST PARK
Namtok Tok Khun Kon Forest Park can be reached by taking Highway No 1211 from Chiang Rai town. After travelling 18 kilometers turn right and proceed for another 12 kilometers. Alternatively
you can drive along Highway no 1 ( Chiang Rai -Phayao) for about 15 kilometers, , turn right and proceed for another 17 kilometers, then take a 30 minute walk to the waterfall. The 70 metre high Khun Kon or Tat Mok Waterfall is the highest and most beautiful in the province. Surrounded with dense woods, the area is an ideal spot for hiking.
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