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There are not many places worth seeing in
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King Mengrai monument: E part of the town, 20min. walk from bus station.
A statue of the King who founded Chiang Rai in 1262. Many people
come and pray with offering. |
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Hilltribe Museum: 620/25 Thanalai Rd. From the Pizza Hat, go N and
cross the clock tower road and turn right at the second street.
The museum is located on the 2 nd block, upper floor of Cabbages
& Condom. 9:00-20:00, 50B with a small gift, Small exhibition but you can
see some basic idea and differences for the ethnic minority group
around the area. Rec |
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Wat Phra That Doi Tong: From TAT go W along the Maekok River. 1km. There
are Chinese temple, an ancient pagoda, and City Pillar, very
strange Hindu like monument. Now original one was removed for
study. The one you see a replica for it. There is a explanation
on the stone in English and Thai. Also the view to W country
side overlooking a golf course is excellent. |
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Wat Phra Kaew: W from TAT or Overbrook Hosp. The Emerald Buddha
Image the most important Buddha in SE Asia, was found in this
temple after a lighting hit the temple. The image is kept in
BKK. |
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Wat PhraSingha: just S from TAT. A find example of Lanna religious
architecture. |
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Out
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See Maesalong, Maesai,Golden Triangle, Chiang
Saen, Chiang Khong pages as well. It is possible to visit one
or two sights out from Chiang Rai.by public transport in a day.
However if you want to visit several places, you need your own
transport due to the poor connections. Also the frequency of
the public transport will decrease after 15:00. Leave C.R. early
morning and come back early. |
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Laan Tong Mekong Basin
Cultural Park: Theme Park for N.
Thai Culture 12km from Maechan. 43km from C.R. 8:00-18:00 Show
time 11:00, 14:00. You can enjoy 6 nation Mekong Cultural shows,
hilltribe villages, elephant & Ox-cart riding, flower gardens,
tea plantations, etc. Entry
200B |
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Doi Thong: 61km from C.R. On the top of the mountain there
is a temple with twin pagodas. Excellent view of the surrounding
area. from here. The area around the peak have many scenic spots,
such as Royal Villa
70B, botanical garden 70B(The joint ticket 100B, Reported one of the most beautiful gardens in
Thailand.) and hilltribe villages. |
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Pamee Akha Village: beautiful small village on the way to Doi Thong. |
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Khun Korn Waterfalls: 30km S from Chiang Rai. 70m high waterfalls, biggest
in the C.R. province. |
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Maekok River boat trip: The trip is scenic. You can travel between Chiang
Rai and Thaton. See transport section for the schedule and cost. |
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Pataya Beach(Haap Chiang
Rai): 4km W from the town. You
can go by Minibus('Songthiaw) from the Morning market. ?B |
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Hill
Tribe GH and Resorts |
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Akha Hill House: 26km W from the C.R. near Maekok River. 97/7 Doi
Hang or PO Box 159, Chiang Rai. T09-9975505. sb s60-70, d100, ab s100B d200B
HW d300 R,
The Chiang Rai office is just S from Maekok Villa, W from TAT.
Free ride from C.R. 16:00, from Akha Hill 9:00.. many hill tribe
villages, hot spring, water falls, etc. apaehouse@hotmail.com |
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Hill Tribes Education Center:
PO box 229 Chiang Rai, T74-4277,
htec@chaiyo.com, next to Jaritee GH see hotel info. This organization
will setup trekking tours. For a group of 4 or more half day
tour 710B/p, 1 day tour 900-1000B/p |
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Karen Hill tribe GH: Ban Thung Phrao Doi Wawi, Wawi, Maesui or PO
Box 21, Chiang Rai, T01-2246998, harenguesthouse@hotmail.com
http://www.thailine.com
sb 90/100, ab 200/250
R. Take a bus from C.M or C.R.
to Mae Sui(not Maesai) then yellow pickup to Ban Thung Phrao. |
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