Chiang Rai Tourist Attractions

Buddhist temples, museums, mountain-top views, ancient customs, well-preserved traditions, and the rich native Thai culture in Chiang Rai attract foreign and local visitors.

With the establishment of the new Chiang Rai International Airport, it has been a gateway for many travelers in visiting the region.

To enjoy your holiday in Chiang Rai, here is the list of activities and attractions you should try.

However, if you want other choices of attractions, you may visit getyourguide.com.

Chiang Rai Famous Temples Small Group Tour

Experience Chiang Rai on a whole-day trip, from Chiang Mai as your starting point to Wat Rong Seua Teb, White Temple, and Baan Dam Museum. Travel in a comfy vehicle and select from a private or a group tour.

Tourists will be picked up from their accommodation in Chiang Mai.

The first stop will be at the Mae Khachan Hot Springs. Tourists can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while dipping their feet into the steaming mineral water. Have the option to eat a snack or stroll around the botanical park.

Continue to the modern architectural structure known as the White Temple. This masterpiece was created and constructed by Chaloemchai Khositphiphat.

Have your way to the Wat Rong Seua Ten, known as the temple of the dancing tiger. Unveil the secrets of this blue and gold established religious site, believing that tigers were said to have leaped over the river.

Head to the Baan Dam Museum or the Black House Museum. Explore a couple of nearly forty-shaded structures exhibiting art dating back to the Ayutthaya period. See preserved animals and a collection of bones. Travel by car back to your accommodation in Chiang Mai.

White Temple and Golden Triangle Day Trip

Discover the mysteries of Thailand's renowned Golden Triangle on this day trip. Travel aboard an air-conditioned van from a central meeting point.

First, visit the Mae Kachan hot springs and the White Temple.

Explore the Mekong river on a long-tail vessel and enjoy a delicious lunch.

As the tour is about to end, take a break and stop at the Mae Suay or Wiang Pa Pao district. Enjoy sipping a cup of coffee or tea.

The estimated arrival time in Chiang Mai city is 8:30 PM.

Chiang Rai Highlights Spanish Guided Tour

Meet your local guide at the Wat Phra Singh Temple. Drive the countryside on a lengthy but restful trip.

Please stop by the hot springs and witness the locals boiling their breakfast eggs in the warm geothermal water.

Then, visit the renowned White Temple, known worldwide for its unique sculptures and intricate carvings. Be captivated by the beautiful and photogenic structure designed by Thailand's famous artist, Chaloemchai.

Next, head off to the Big Buddha, an impressive statue and temple at the top of a small hill. If there is no special celebration that day, you can go inside the Buddha's head and take in the views. Have a lunch break and enjoy a delicious Thai meal.

Move on to the next highlight, a visit to the Black House Museum. Learn about the history behind this Lanna-style house designed by artist Thawan Duchanee. See his masterpieces in a contemporary artwork museum. Discover sculptures, wooden carvings, and furniture created by him.

In the afternoon, see another of Chiang Rai's gems, The Blue Temple, with impressive murals. Listen to the history of the city and temple from your informative Spanish guide.

An option is given to every tourist to visit the Karen Village if they want to learn more about the culture and lifestyle of the northern hill tribes. Wear traditional outfits, learn how to craft handmade goods, and see the famous neck rings worn by Karen women.

After a full day of sightseeing and exploring, make the journey back to Chiang Mai. You will be dropped off at your hotel around 7:00 PM.

Small Group Sightseeing Tour

You will be picked up from your Chiang Rai hotel around 9:30 AM.

The first stop will be at the White Temple, a distinct and fantastic temple known worldwide for its alternative sculptures and drawings.

Then, see the Big Buddha, an outstanding figure at the top of a small hill. Go inside the Buddha's head and enjoy the surrounding sceneries of the countryside.

The next stop is the Black House, where a group of houses was decorated using a lot of different black pigments. Then, discover the Blue Temple, with its unique murals.

Finally, visit the "Long neck tribe." Admire the local villagers' unique outfits and handmade crafts. Then journey back to your hotel in Chiang Rai, where you will arrive around 4:00 PM.

Blue Temple and Black House Private Bicycle Tour

Tourist joiners will be picked up from their accommodation to collect their bicycle.

Complete a short safety briefing given by your tour guide. Then cycle to the famous Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple.

Explore the temple, one of the most captivating and "Instagrammable" sites in Chiang Rai, known for its bright blue shade and exquisite carvings.

Head towards Wat Huay Pla Kung, famous for its gigantic white sculpture of Guanyin, known as the goddess of compassion, and its 9-story pagoda.

Stand in awe of the figure and the two white dragons flanking it.

Next, paddle through scenic terrains to the next stop, past ridges and mountains, local communities, pineapple farms, rivers, and hot springs.

Before having a delectable lunch at a local eatery, you will also pass by one of the top universities at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University.

Then, bike to your next stop, the Baan Dam Museum, locally known as the Black House. Discover this eerie museum's collection of animal skeletons, wooden carvings, and other artifacts curated by local artist, Thawan Duchanee, to bring to life his interpretation of hell.

Head to Doy Din Dang Pottery, which means 'red clay hill' in the local language. Learn about how the pottery house came to fruition when local artist Somluk Pantiboon returned to Chiang Rai after learning the craft from a Japanese master potter. Browse through some of the current collections before you visit the Karen Tribe.

Native to the area, the women of the Karen Tribe are known for wearing golden or brass neck rings. Meet some members of the tribe and learn about their culture and way of life.