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Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
A striking modern temple drenched in vivid sapphire blue with intricate gold details and a luminous white Buddha inside.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Chiang Rai, Thailand · Asia
Chiang Rai is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Wiang Chai, 36km from Doi Mae Salong.
Chiang Rai is a town located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. With a population of 78,756, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Chiang Rai sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chiang Rai to your route.
Chiang Rai (Thai: เชียงราย, pronounced [tɕʰīaŋ rāːj]; Northern Thai: ᨩ᩠ᨿᨦᩁᩣ᩠ᨿ, pronounced [tɕīaŋ hāːj]) is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital during theRead more
reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. Chiang Rai is recognized as a "Design City" by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
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Chiang Rai is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 19.9086 latitude, 99.8325 longitude.
Chiang Rai has a population of approximately 78,756 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Full driving guide for Thailand6 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A striking modern temple drenched in vivid sapphire blue with intricate gold details and a luminous white Buddha inside.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
A mysterious collection of dark-timbered buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and hunting trophies by artist Thawan Duchanee.
11 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
A contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai known for its striking all-white exterior.
12 km · about 20 min drive
mountain pass
Ridge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A former royal residence of the Princess Mother in the mountains of Chiang Rai, surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens and a Mae Fah Luang Garden.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic mountain peak in Chiang Rai province offering one of Thailand's most spectacular sunrise views above a sea of clouds.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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