Phu Chi Fa Forest Park

At 1,628 meters above sea level on the Laotian border, Phu Chi Fa is the most photographed mountain site in northern Thailand, celebrated for its mesmerizing sea of mist at sunrise during the cool season.

Le Wat Rong Sua Ten ou Temple Bleu de Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Sua Ten, the Blue Temple of Chiang Rai

Wat Rong Sua Ten, or the Blue Temple, is one of Chiang Rai's most distinctive sanctuaries, designed by a disciple of the architect behind the White Temple.

Le Wat Rong Khun

Wat Rong Khun

Chiang Rai's White Temple, a masterwork by Chalermchai Kositpipat, blends Lanna architecture, pristine white surfaces, and pop culture references within a complex of Buddhist art.

Wat Huay Pla Kang

Wat Huay Pla Kang

Located 6 km from Chiang Rai, Wat Huay Pla Kang combines a giant Guanyin statue, a nine-tiered chedi and a white Ubosot in a rare Mahayana syncretism in Thailand.

Résidence Tawan Dachanee

Tawan Dachanee Residence

In Chiang Rai, the Black House (Baan Dam) brings together 40 buildings designed by Tawan Duchanee: Lanna architecture, futuristic forms and bold Buddhist symbolism.

Mae Kok River

The Mae Kok connects Chiang Rai to Thaton over 3 to 4 hours of navigation, passing through Karen, Kayan and Akha villages in northern Thailand.

Kok River

Kok River

The Kok River connects Tha Ton to Chiang Rai over 100 km of navigable waters, passing through rice paddies, Karen and Akha villages, and hot springs in northern Thailand.

Province De Chiang Rai

Doi Din Dang Pottery Studio

Located 12 km from Chiang Rai, ceramicist Somluk Pantiboon's Doi Din Dang studio preserves a craft blending Japanese traditions with northern Thai raw materials.

Province De Chiang Rai

Singha Park (Boon Rawd Farm)

Formerly Boon Rawd Farm, Singha Park combines Oolong tea plantations and outdoor activities just ten minutes from Chiang Rai.

Province De Chiang Rai

Ban Tham Pha Tong

A rural village in Chiang Rai province, 15 km from the city and its airport, Ban Tham Pha Tong serves as a peaceful base to explore northern Thailand.