Asia · City
Chiang Rai
Contemporary temple architecture and the Golden Triangle border region.
- Place
- Chiang Rai · Thailand · TH
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- City
- ID
- DST-0183
Why go
Contemporary temple architecture and the Golden Triangle border region.
Chiang Rai's White Temple and Blue Temple are modern works rather than ancient ruins, and are visually unlike anything else in Thailand. It is quieter than Chiang Mai.
Signature experiences
- Wat Rong Khun White Temple
- Wat Rong Suea Ten Blue Temple
- Golden Triangle and Mekong viewpoint
Interest tags
templesartphotographynatureculture
Good for
PhotographersCulture travellersDay trippers
Pairs well with
Best months
Nov-Feb
Avoid months
Mar-Apr (burning season)
Ideal stay
2 days
Nearest airport
CEI · Chiang Rai
Pace
Relaxed
Cost tier
Budget
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
TH
