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Doi Luang

Chiang Rai, Thailand · Asia

About Doi Luang

Doi Luang is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Wiang Chiang Rung, 49km from Doi Mae Salong.

Doi Luang is a town located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Doi Luang 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 Doi Luang to your route.

About Doi Luang

Doi Luang (Thai: ดอยหลวง, pronounced [dɔ̄ːj lǔa̯ŋ]) is a district (amphoe) in the northern part of Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand.

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Where is Doi Luang located?

Doi Luang is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 20.1178 latitude, 100.0992 longitude.

What is the population of Doi Luang?

Doi Luang has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Chiang Rai
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
20.1178, 100.0992

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Doi Luang

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Baan Dam (Black House Museum)

A mysterious collection of dark-timbered buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and hunting trophies by artist Thawan Duchanee.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Phu Chi Fa

A dramatic mountain peak in Chiang Rai province offering one of Thailand's most spectacular sunrise views above a sea of clouds.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)

A contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai known for its striking all-white exterior.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Doi Mae Salong

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

Driving roads near Doi Luang

  • 39 kmPhu Chi FaA dramatic mountain peak in Chiang Rai province offering one of Thailand's most spectacular sunrise views above a sea of clouds.
  • 49 kmDoi Mae SalongRidge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Doi Luang.

Wiang Chiang Rung

🇹🇭 Thailand

12 km away

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30 km away

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