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Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
A contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai known for its striking all-white exterior.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Phayao, Thailand · Asia
Mae Chai sits on the route: 20 minutes from Phu Kam Yao, 53km from Wat Rong Khun (White Temple).
Mae Chai is a town located in Phayao, Thailand. With a population of 5,094, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mae Chai 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 Mae Chai to your route.
Mae Chai (Thai: แม่ใจ, pronounced [mɛ̂ː tɕāj]; Northern Thai: ᩯᨾ᩵ᩱᨩ᩠ᨿ, pronounced [mɛ̂ː tɕǎj]) is a district (amphoe) of the Phayao province in northern Thailand.
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Mae Chai is located in Phayao, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 19.3460 latitude, 99.8140 longitude.
Mae Chai has a population of approximately 5,094 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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A contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai known for its striking all-white exterior.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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