The picturesque province of Chiang Rai situated at the north of Thailand can be an ideal holiday destination. The Chiang Rai city is the capital of Chiang Rai province. You will get an insight into the country's oldest civilizations if you visit Chiang Rai.

Overview: The province of Chiang Rai is at a distance of 785 kilometers from Bangkok and 180 kilometers from Chiang Mai. Waterfalls, Caves, rivers beautify the place. The rainy season of Chiang Rai is between May to October. More…

Sightseeing: Phra That Doi Tung is a holy place. It is a shrine of Lord Buddha. Surprisingly, it houses the relics of Buddha. Mae Fa Luang Farm is at a distance of 3 to 4 kilometers from the township of Chiang Rai. It has been established with a noble cause of providing temporary shelter to the hill tribe children. Golden Triangle is the major tourist attraction. It is the meeting point of the borders of the countries, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar.

Things to Do: You can enjoy boating in the Khong River. You can visit the Doi Luang Park. You will find dipteocarp forests, mixed deciduous and tropical evergreen in the national park. The nature lovers are enthralled by the beauty of the Poo Kaeng waterfall. Wang Kaew waterfall and Cham Pa Thong waterfall are the other tourist attractions. You can experience the thrill of nightlife by stepping into the bars and nightclubs at Chiang Rai.

Dining: A number of restaurants have been established due to the upsurge of tourists. The expert chefs serve some of the best dishes at the restaurants.

Accommodation: A number of Hotels in Chiang Rai have been established owing to the upsurge of tourists. Dusit Island Resort, River House Resort and Spa, The Legend Chiang Rai Hotel are to name a few of the standard hotels in Chiang Rai.

Useful Information: Chiang Rai has good infrastructure. A number of hospitals have also been established at Chiang Rai.