Chiang Rai, located in northern Thailand, is known for its unique temples, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Here’s a guide to planning a trip to Chiang Rai
Pick up at the lobby hotel in Chiang Mai Town, Recommend to start the trip at 08:00 a.m. It’s best time.
Mae Kachan Hot Spring
About halfway between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. It takes 1.30 hours to drive from Chiang Mai to Mae Kachan Hot Spring. Mae Kachan Hot Spring is a popular roadside attraction located between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, we will make it a great stop to visit and use the toilet 20 minutes
Wat Rong Khun (White Temple): A stunning, modern art temple that’s a must-see for its intricate designs and all-white exterior.
We will arrive at White Temple at 11:00 a.m. You can enjoy to visit here 1 hours.
For lunch, you can enjoy Thai Buffet at Lan mai hom restaurant or Chivit Thammada restaurant. It’s located nearly White Temple.
From White Temple to Blue Temple just 10 minutes you can visit at Blue Temple about 40 minutes – 1 hour Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple): Known for its striking blue color and beautiful interior designs.
From Blue Temple to Baan Dam Museum about 30 minutes
Baan Dam Museum (Black House): A unique art museum and house designed by Thai artist Thawan Duchanee, showcasing dark, gothic art. You can visit at Baan Dam is 1 hour
If you need visit to Lalita cafe,you can take a van from Baan Dam to Lalita Cafe is 30 minutes. You can visit at Lalita cafe is 1 hours
However, you need to go to Wat Huay pla kang from Baan dam Museum, You can take a van 40 minutes and visit 1 hours. Wat Huay pla kang has a nine-storey chedi in a contemporary architectural style. The exterior chedi in a contemporary architectural style. The exterior is built in layers, and every floor is roofed in a Chinese style decorated with dragons surrounding.
From Chiang Rai back to Chiang Mai about 3 hours
Itinerary
- Pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai town
- Mae Kachan Hot Spring
- Wat Rong Khun
- Lan mai hom restaurant or / Chivit Thammada restaurant
- Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
- Baan Dam Museum (Black House)
- Lalita cafe or / Wat Huay Pla Kang
- Drop off at the hotel in Chiang Mai town [** Incase to drop off at the hotel in Chiang Rai town , we will charge 1500 baht **]