Sights

Queen Mother's Garden

I am not a big garden guy but my wife dragged me to the Queen Mother's Garden near Chang Rai and I was very impressed. There are more orchids than I ever knew existed and the grounds are beautiful. You can also visit the Royal Residence which is spectacular. Don't wear shorts or they will lend you a pair of denim pants which look like prison garb.

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Phrathat Doi Tung

Phrathat Doi Tung is the holy relic that draws devout Buddhists from as far as Laos and Myanmar for annual worshipping. The reliquary is atop the highest Chiang Rai mountain at Doi Tung, elevation 2,000 meters above sea-level. The shrine is reached by a torturous mountain road, winding its way up and down mountain sides for 17 kms. off Highway No.110, 48 kms. from Chiang Rai township. The unmatched panoramic view reaches out to Myanmar and Laos on the horizon.

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Golden Triangle

The most famous attraction are the common borders of three countries; Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. It is about 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen. From this place, Laotian and Myanmar border can be seen through Mae Khong and Ruak River respectively.

Accommodations are available for tourists who want to stay over night. Boats can be rented for trips along the Khong River

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The handcrafted White Temple.

The White Temple.
photo by: kay

This temple is commonly known as the White temple but to the Thais it is named as Wat Ron Khon. It is situated less than 10 kilometer south of the Chiangrai city. Most of the mystical designs are hand made with pieces of mirror glue to its outline. From a far it is like a fairy land in snow white color and sparkling jewels. You will have to see it for yourself to experience it.