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It was the first capital of the Lanna Tai kingdom that ruled the
whole of the north of Thailand, parts of Burma, Laos and
southern China. It also has many natural attractions for
visitors to enjoy and explore. A selection of 'must see' places
in the province is as follows:
Attractions in Chiang Rai
Doi Luang National Park
One of the main attractions is the beautiful cascading Nam Tok
Pu Kaeng Waterfall - which is also the largest waterfall in the
province. Other waterfalls within the park are the Nam Tok Wang
Kaeo and Nam Tok Champa Thong. There are also various caves
scattered throughout the park, such as Nang Phaya Pang Ding
Cave. Much of the park is still covered in dense, mixed forest
and is home to over eighty-nine confirmed species of bird as
well as twelve different types of mammal, including wild pig,
slow loris and barking deer.
Golden Triangle
A trip to Chiang Rai province would not be complete without
seeing the notorious Golden Triangle first hand! This famed
border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the
Mekong River was once supposed to be the center of all the opium
poppy growing in Thailand.
Chiang Saen National Museum
 This interesting museum is situated in the historical town of
Chiang Saen and features some fine displays of local artifacts,
as well as various handicrafts from the surrounding area. It is
best known for its exquisite collection of bronze Buddha images
in typical Chiang Saen style. |
