DESTINATION
Chiang Rai
Thailand
Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital during the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. Chiang Rai is recognized as a "Design City" by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
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Things to do in Chiang Rai
- Customizable Private Day Tour of Chiang Rai Highlights · 10 h · from $87.79 · 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Chiang Rai Hot Air Balloon Flight – Guided Aerial Tour · 2 h · from $425.28 · 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- From Chiang Rai: 7 Highlights, White Temple & Golden Triangle · 11 h · from $45.57 · 4.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Chiang Rai Half-Day City Highlights Tour · 4 h · from $97.21
- Chiang Rai Food & Night Market Walking Tour with Local Host · 4 h · from $97.21 · 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- From Chiang Rai: 3 Temples, Golden Triangle Tour, Tea Plantation · 10 h · from $77.46 · 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+7 · 13 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Main language
- Thai
- On the map
- 19.91° N, 99.84° E
Near Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai · 154 km away
- Luang Namtha · 199 km away
- Luang Prabang · 240 km away
- Mae Hong Son · 244 km away
- Jinghong · 252 km away
- Loikaw · 276 km away
More of Thailand
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Where to stay
MORA Boutique Hotel
9.5/10 · 1910 reviews
Baan Jaru
9.4/10 · 2159 reviews
Le Patta Resort & Hotel Chiang Rai
9.4/10 · 2075 reviews
Stay In Hostel
9.4/10 · 464 reviews
Riva Vista Riverfront Resort Chiangrai
9.4/10 · 15 reviews
Sleepy House Chiang Rai
9.3/10 · 1669 reviews
Homey Dormy Chiangrai
9.3/10 · 406 reviews
Gita's House
9.3/10 · 396 reviews
Na-Rak-O Resort
9.2/10 · 1797 reviews
The Riverie by Katathani
9.2/10 · 1373 reviews