Chiang Rai, the Gem of Northern Thailand
Originally founded in the 13th Century by King Meng Rai, Chiang Rai was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom, and even today it is...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read
Chedi Luang & Local Market at Golden Triangle
Chiang Rai, Thailand Visit the local market and Chedi Luang ancient temple. The market is a ‘wet’ market that caters to the local people...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read
Mae Chan Hill Tribes
Chiang Rai, Thailand Visit the Padong 'longneck' tribe and Akha tribes at Mae Chan. The Pa Dong rely on farming rice, tea and tobacco...
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Wat Huay Pla Kung
Chiang Rai/Mae Yao, Thailand Also known as the Yellow Chinese Temple, here you will find a towering, stark white statue of the Buddha...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read
Mae Fah Luang Garden
Chiang Rai, Thailand Visit the Mae Fah Luang Garden, a large, beautiful, flower-filled garden constructed alongside a memorial hall...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read
Signature Mahout Experience
Chiang Rai, Thailand Enjoy a Signature Mahout Experience. Embark upon a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience giving unparalleled insight...
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Mar 2, 20201 min read
Opium Museum (Anantara Hotel)
Chiang Rai, Thailand Visit the Opium Museum (open till 3:30 PM). Collect your complimentary entrance ticket at the Anantara’s reception...
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Feb 25, 20201 min read
Golden Triangle - Chiang Saen River Long-Tail Boat Ride
Chiang Rai, Thailand Explore the Golden Triangle - where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar (Burma) and Laos meet. This area is home to the...
The Alluring Asia Team
Feb 25, 20201 min read
Doi Mae Salong Mountain / Santi Kiri Village
Chiang Rai, Thailand This afternoon drive to Doi Mae Salong Mountain, where you will have the opportunity to view the beautiful...
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Feb 25, 20201 min read
Lanna Kingdom
Chiang Rai, Thailand Explore Thailand’s ancient Lanna Kingdom capital, where ruins of defensive walls and places of worship tell a tale...
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Feb 25, 20201 min read
Hall of Opium
Chiang Rai, Thailand Visit the Hall of Opium - an insightful museum focusing on the history of the Golden Triangle and the opium trade....
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Feb 25, 20201 min read
Mae Sai Market & Tachilek Village
Chiang Rai, Thailand Travel to Mae Sai, the northernmost town in Thailand before crossing over the Sai River into Myanmar. Witness the...
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Feb 25, 20201 min read
Don Sao Island
Chiang Rai, Thailand Travel along the Mekong River by traditional longtail boat to reach Don Sao Island, where a loophole in the...
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Feb 24, 20201 min read
Wat Rong Kun
Chiang Rai, Thailand Visit Wat Rong Kun - also known as the White Temple. Whereas most temples visited by tourists have a history going...
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