| Chiang Rai Info |
| A scenic home of hilltribes chiang Rai is located at the morthern tip of Thailand, bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north and Laos on the east. Of its area of 11,678 square kilometres, more than three quarters are mountains. Chiang Rai, founded in 1262 by King Mengrai, is among the oldest towns of Thailand. |
1.Phra That Doi Tung  |
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| a temple containing the left collay bone of the Buddha on top of the 1,364 m. Doi Tung (higset in Chiang Rai) , is a most important place of worship for Buddhists in the North. About 7 km from the temple is a beautiful royal residence built for late Princess Mother in celebration of her 90 th birthday in 1990. |
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2.Wat Phra Kaeo  |
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| this famous old temple has the same name as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok beacause the Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaeo) was once enshrined here. At present,the Phra Kaeo housed at Wat Phra Kaeo Chiang Rai is a replica of the Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. |
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3.Golden Triangle 
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| located 9 km to the north of Chiang Saen is this world - famous place where the borders of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. You can stand at the very point where the Ruak River from Burma flows into the Mekong, to take a fine view of the distant mountains. |
4. Doi Mae Salong  |
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| a village founded by the Nationalist Chinese army when they fled from Yunan in 1916. The village soon became well known for its enchanting scenery and tranquil atmosphere. |
5. Mae Sai on Burmese Border  |
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| Mae Sai, the northernmost town of Thailand, is frequented by both Thai and foreign toursts, who come to see the sights and to shop. |
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