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Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
A contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai known for its striking all-white exterior.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Chiang Rai, Thailand · Asia
Mae Lao is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Chiang Rai, 42km from Doi Mae Salong.
Mae Lao is a town located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mae Lao 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 Lao to your route.
Mae Lao (Thai: แม่ลาว, pronounced [mɛ̂ː lāːw]) is a district (amphoe) in the central part of Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand.
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Mae Lao is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 19.7900 latitude, 99.6997 longitude.
Mae Lao has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Tourist police (English): 1155.
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cathedral
A contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai known for its striking all-white exterior.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A striking modern temple drenched in vivid sapphire blue with intricate gold details and a luminous white Buddha inside.
24 km · about 30 min drive
museum
A mysterious collection of dark-timbered buildings filled with animal bones, skins, and hunting trophies by artist Thawan Duchanee.
30 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Ridge-top former Kuomintang settlement in Chiang Rai province, reached by a winding tea-plantation road at 1,200 metres.
42 km · about 50 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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