Chiang Rai Hotels
Thailand’s northernmost city, Chiang Rai is the home of the mighty Mekong River and a perfect base for tourists who’d like to exercise their legs by setting on treks through some of the most spectacular locations in Thailand.
Small and tranquil, Chiang Rai is more than 800-900 years old and is frequented by tourists and shoppers alike. Some of the attractions include the world famous Golden Triangle (the point where Laos, Thailand and Myanmar touch borders), the Mekong River, Wat Phra Kaew – the original home to the Emerald Buddha, which happens to be the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, Wat Jet Yot with rare Thai astrological fresco on the wooden ceiling of its main building and other temples such as the Wat Phra That Doi Thong, which provides good views of the scenic Kok River.
The landscape in Chiang Rai is primarily mountainous. Extensive green patches with tropical rain forests dot the terrain, and scenery is definitely one of the more beautiful across the country. But perhaps, the most important aspect of Chiang Rai is its rich cultural eclecticism. Many different ethnic communities, good mixes of hills tribes, Thais, aboriginal tribes like Lawa or Khamu, Lao and Mon who live together in harmony and peace.
In Chiang Rai you can enjoy boat tours on the Mekong and Kok Rivers, take elephant rides, trek the hills, and sightsee the many temples, museums, and shop around. Accommodation options range from budget guest houses to 4 start hotels.
A pleasant town, warm people and an easy pace of life – Chiang Rai is different!