Chiang Rai Hotel Advice - Chiang Rai Attractions

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Chiang Rai Attractions

Monument of King Mengrai

This monument is on the road to Mae Chan, Chiang Saen and Mae Sai, just outside the city of Chiang Rai.

Ashes and relics of King Mengrai are housed in this Stupa (Chedi) within Wat Ngam Muang on Ngam Muang Hill in Chiang Rai city.

Legend holds that an important Theravada image was once located here. The Wat has been restored too many times to allow accurate dating; documents suggest that it was built in the 15th century or earlier.

Wat Phra Kaeo behind Wat Phrasingh is believed to have been the original site of the Emerald Buddha which is now in Bangkok at the Royal temple of the same name.

The structure atop Doi Tung, with an elevation of 2,000m (6,562ft) the highest mountain in Chiang Rai Province, is a reliquary that draws devout Buddhists from Thailand, Laos and Burma. One gets to the shrine by a tortuous mountain road, which winds its way up and down mountain sides for 40km (25mi). A beautiful Royal residence has been being built there for the Princess Mother.

This pagoda is on Chom Thong Hill on the bank of the Mae Kok River near the city of Chiang Rai.

This waterfall, 9km (6mi) west of Pu Kaeng village near Phau, is the largest in Chiang Rai Province. It has a strong cascade all year round.

Various plants and flowers of many different species make this a scenic place. The private resort, along Chiang Rai - Mae Chan Highway around 18km (11mi) from the city, has an area of over 16 hectares (40 acres). Reservations for accommodations under Bkk Tel 252-3618, 252-8523.

Many tribes live around Chiang Rai, Mae Chan, Mae Sai and along the Kok River including Yao, Akha, the Blue and White Maeo, Lisu, Lahu, Lahu Shi, Skaw and Karen. Each group speaks its own language, follows animist customs based on a belief in spirits as well as more recently adopted religious beliefs.

The Mae Kok River, 130km (81mi) long, running through the heart of Chiang Rai Province, is said to be one of the most beautiful and unspoiled rivers of the world. It flows gently along jungle banks and towering mountain cliffs. On its route lie several hill tribe settlements. There are regular well-organized rafting trips to and from Chiang Rai to many interesting destinations along the river. A popular tour is rafting from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, or vice versa.