Located 785 kilometers north of Bangkok , Chiang Rai is the capital of Thailand's northernmost province. At an average elevation of nearly 600 meters above sea level and covering an area of approximately 11700 square kilometers, the province borders Myanmar to the north and Lao PDR to the north and northeast. The area is largely mountainous , with peaks rising to 1500 meters above sea level. Flowing through the hill ranges are several rivers with the most important being the Kok River, near which the city of Chiang Rai is situated. In the far north of the province is the area known as the Golden Triangle , where the Mekong and Ruak Rivers meet to form the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Lao PDR. Inhabiting the highlands are ethnic hill -tribes like the Akha, Lahu , Karen and Hmong.
The region boats a long history with small kingdoms dating back to the pre-thai period, while the city of Chiang Rai was founded in 1262, by King Mengrai. It was temporarily the capital of Mengrai's Lanna Kingdom until being superseded by Chiang Mai. Today, Chiang Rai is a small, charming city that provides the perfect base for exploring the scenic and cultural attractions of Thailand's far north.
The region boats a long history with small kingdoms dating back to the pre-thai period, while the city of Chiang Rai was founded in 1262, by King Mengrai. It was temporarily the capital of Mengrai's Lanna Kingdom until being superseded by Chiang Mai. Today, Chiang Rai is a small, charming city that provides the perfect base for exploring the scenic and cultural attractions of Thailand's far north.
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