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Doi Tung Royal Villa
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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Chiang Rai, Thailand · Asia
Chiang Saen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Homyen, 49km from Doi Mae Salong.
Chiang Saen is a town located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. With a population of 10,807, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Chiang Saen 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 Saen to your route.
Chiang Saen (Thai: เชียงแสน) is an old city in Northern Thailand. Chiang Saen is the capital of the Chiang Saen district, which lies in the north of the Chiang Rai province.
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Chiang Saen is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 20.2751 latitude, 100.0869 longitude.
Chiang Saen has a population of approximately 10,807 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
A mysterious collection of dark-timbered buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and hunting trophies by artist Thawan Duchanee.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A striking modern temple drenched in vivid sapphire blue with intricate gold details and a luminous white Buddha inside.
44 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Ridge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.
49 km · about 55 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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