Joanna James
Chiang Rai is quite the far cry from Bangkok where visitors will be treated to the brilliance of the natural environment. Penned down are 05 of the most beautiful places to visit.
If you appreciate and love eye-catching islands, towering cliffs and sweeping panoramas of mountains and beaches, then factor in the possibility of calling by Phu Chi Fah. En route to accessing one of the finest sections in Chiang Rai, travellers will be led along a path flanked by mangroves and a host of other plant life that would make for memorable captures on your camera. Arriving here from November to December would be ideal as you will be well placed to delight in the varying shades and hues that overhang Phu Chi Fah.
Rising from and along the banks where the waters of the Mekong and Ruak Rivers meet is the gleaming site of the Golden Triangle where you will soon discover a giant golden Buddha statuette that can be seen from miles afar. Aside from this work of art, holidaymakers and devotees alike will be able to witness a series of well-carved elephant statues and shrines that have been dedicated in honour of Thailand’s royal family. If you are staying at a property like Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, then spending time within the Golden Triangle will come off as one of the finest activities in Chiang Rai. Furthermore, you can add another layer to your experience in the Golden Triangle by visiting Sop Ruak. Once here, culture buffs such as yourself can expect to uncover structures of ancient times and learn of the region’s storied past.
Nestled within the Daen Lao Range is Doi Mae Salong which is measured at an altitude of 1,800 meters and in short, a wonderful sight that will sweep you off your feet. Having once served as a refuge for Chinese soldiers, the region evidences its deep-rooted ties to Chinese values and practices to this very day. Sublime vistas and cool mountain air will greet you and seduce you no matter where your gaze rests but be sure to tuck into the flavours of indigenous Chinese delicacies and exchange pleasantries before heading off to your next location.
As a riverside town, Chiang Saen is bathed in historic allure and is considered one of the best places to be when in Chiang Rai. Voyage across breathtaking ruins of temples and pause a while to explore every nook and cranny there is to the local market which constitutes what was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom.
Found at Na Khai Road in the Rob Wiang Sub-District and near Den Ha Market is the priceless Oub Kham Museum that ought to be visited whenever you decide to head over to Northern Thailand on vacation. Housing a vast array of art that has been gathered from across the nation, the Museum was founded and named as the Lanna Heritage Conservation Center which celebrates the efforts of Khun Julasak Suriyachai. Open from 8 am to 6 pm on a daily basis, adults hoping to explore the Museum need only pay a fee of 300 Baht while every child will be allowed in for a cost of 100 Baht.
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