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Chiang Rai Town
| King
Mengrai Statue |
| Situated at the starting point of
Highway 10 in the heart of the town. |
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A bronze statue of the founder of the Lanna Kingdom
is situated at the starting point of Highway 110,
which leads to Mae Chan, Chiang Saen and Mae Sai.
Many tourists visit this monument to pay their respects
to the ancient king and to have photos taken as
souvenirs. |
| Wat
Klang Wiang |
| Located on Uttarakit Road |
(Photo by courtesy of
TAT)
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| Wat Klang Wiang, an ancient temple
built in 1432, features contemporary Lanna’s
art and has its interesting history back to over
500 years. In the past, the temple was also known
as Wat Chan Lok because a big “Chan”
tree (Red Sandal Wood) was located in there. And
after a geological survey, it was found that the
temple was situated right at the centre point of
the city. Therefore, a city pillar was erected inside.
In 1903, a heavy storm caused the tree to crash
down on the convocation hall, which led to the renovation
but this time a stupa was built where the tree used
to be. |
| Wat
Ngammuang |
| Located on Doi Ngammuang |
(Photo by courtesy of
TAT)
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Wat Ngammuang is an important
ancient temple in Chiang Rai Province as it houses
King Meng Rai’s ashes. After being constructed
in 1489, the temple was once renovated in 1677
before it had been abandoned for many years. The
latest restoration was done in 1952 and the temple
has become lively again.
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| Wat Phra Sing |
| Located on Singhakhlai Road |
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This temple is a fine example of Lanna Thai architecture.
The famous Phra Phuttha (Buddha) Sing image housed
here is believed to be built in 157 A.D. in Sri
Lanka or Ceylon and was brought to Thailand in the
Sukhothai period (1238-1438) |
| Wat
Phra Kaeo |
| Located on Trairat Road |
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This temple is the original place where the Emerald
Buddha (now housed in the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha in Bangkok) was found in 1354. Now the temple
houses a jade Buddha image which was made to commemorate
the 90th birthday of the late Princess Mother. |
| Wat
Phra That Doi Chom Thong |
| Located on the hilltop overlooking the Kok River |
| This temple features an ancient pagoda which predates
the founding of Chiang Rai as the capital of Lanna
Thai. |
| Wat
Rong Khun |
| Located in Pa Or Donchai District,
Muang County, Chiang Rai Province |
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| Wat Rong Khun is situated at the
entrance to Khun Kon waterfall, 12 km to Muang
County of Chiang Rai Province. The temple has
been designed and constructed by a famous Thai
artist named Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. The construction
of this contemporary temple is the artist’s
lifework. Even though the temple has not been
finished, its striking architecture has attracted
many tourists who would like to see the great
Buddhist arts. The ubosot of this temple is in
pure white and adorned with exquisite traditional
Thai style stuccowork, aiming to represent heaven.
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| Khun
Kon Waterfall Forest Park |
| 30 km south of Chiang Rai town along
route 1211 |
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The 70-metre high Khun Kon or Tat
Mok Waterfall is the highest and most beautiful
in the province. Surrounded with dense wood, the
area is also good for hiking. |
| Kok
River |
| Running through the heart of Chiang Rai, this
130-km-long charming river is reputed as among the
most scenic and unspoiled rivers still existing
in Thailand. Along the banks there are thick jungles,
mountain cliffs and many hilltribe villages, some
of which are highlighted in tour programs. Elephant
riding and trekking are also offered at some villages.
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| The stream flows gently most of the way except
a series of rapids near the lower reaches of the
river, making the trip more exciting. It takes 3
days and 2 nights to cover the 80-km distance by
raft from Tha Ton of Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai town.
River trips to and from Chiang Rai by long-tail
boats are also organized regularly. The trip takes
about 4-5 hrs. |
| Somdet
Phra Si Nakarin Park |
| Situated on Chiang Rai - Mae Chan route 8 kilometres
from town and behind Ratchaphat Institute |
| This large 620-rai scenic park includes botanical
gardens, palm and bamboo gardens and a big lotus
pond covering an area of 223 rai and is ideal for
a relaxing stroll or a holiday picnic. (1rai = 1,600
sq m or 0.395 acre) |
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