Some 785 kms away from Bangkok is the northern most province of Thailand. Scenic dense mountains, river valleys, hot springs, waterfalls, ancient settlements and historical sites, hill tribe villages such as Karen, Akha, Lisu, Meo and Muser, can all be found in Chiang Rai.
The province became famous because of the renowned "Golden Triangle" where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge at the banks of the Mekong River and is thus the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China.
The northern most town of Thailand, Mae Sai on the Ruak River is the border to Myanmar. The city of Chiang Rai was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom and the city's most honored temple is Wat Phra Kaew.
Package
Tour Code: NT-CEI3D
Chiang Rai
3 Days / 2 Nights
On this tour around Chiang Rai and to the area further north, we include a nice boat trip on the Mekong river and you even get a chance to visit a market on the Laotian side of the river. We visit The Golden Triangle with a beautiful view from Thailand to Burma and Laos and also the northern most point in ThailandMae Sai at the Border to Burma. You will also meet some of the most colorful hill tribes in Thailand at Doi Mae Salong mountain range where some of the tribes are working in the local tea plantations.
Doi Mae Salong, originally a settlement of the Kuo Min Tang army who fled China after the 1949 revolution. General Tuan one of the troop leaders and his soldiers got permission from the Thai government to settle down in this area as normal civilians. Today there is a memorial place to visit, made for General Tuan.
Mae Salong is now a pretty little China town with tea plantations and hill tribes around like Akha, Mien, Lisu, Hmong and some more settlers from China's Yunnan Province. A very attractive place with great panoramas.
For nature and flower lovers, you will experience the nice garden of the Mae Fah Luang project on top of a mountain range near Chiang Rai, here you will see plants, beautiful flowers and trees normally not grown else-where in Thailand.
Day 1 : Bangkok - Chiang Rai – Golden Triangle
Pick up from Chiang Rai airport after arrival with the morning flight from Bangkok. Drive further north, time for a light breakfast on the way. Visit The “Golden Triangle" where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge at the banks of the Mekong River.
Boat trip by long-tailed boat along the mighty Mekong River, first upstream to pass one of the big casinos situated on the Burmese side of the river, then return downstream to visit a typical border market on the Laotian side. Lunch at a local restaurant near the river on the Thai side of the Mekong. In the afternoon visit The Hall of Opium (Museum) and then follow the border further north to Mae Sai Border station between Burma and Thailand, this is also the northern most point in Thailand.
This border point is very busy with all kinds of colorful hill tribe people crossing in and out of the two countries all the time. Return to the hotel late afternoon. Free evening. (Restaurants can be recommended) Overnight in Chiang Rai.
* Meal: Lunch * Hotel: Wangcome Hotel
Day 2 : Chiang Rai – Doi Mae Salong
Today drive to Doi Mae Salong also called the ''Little Switzerland'' of Thailand. As well as spectacular scenery, Doi Mae Salong is home to 28,125 hectares of tea plantations. Much of the tea produced here is Taiwanese-style Oolong tea grown by descendants of Chinese soldiers who fled the Chinese revolution in 1949. Visit one of the Tea plantations in the area and see a small demonstration about making a good cup of tea and also enjoy tasting of the tea.
Visit to one of the Akha Hill tribe village and the late General Tuan's cemetery. Lunch at a local Chinese restaurant on Doi Mae Salong. After lunch, return to Chiang Rai and further to the White temple. Then visit The Mae Fah Luang Royal project with all the beautiful flowers and trees. Free evening Overnight in Chiang Rai
* Meals: Breakfast, Lunch * Hotel: Wangcome Hotel
Day 3 : Chiang Rai - Onwards
This day is free for own leisure. You can explore the countryside of Chiang Rai on your own or take a trip on the Mae Kok River (routes can be recommended) Check out time is at 12.00
One way flight Bangkok – Chiang Rai or Chiang Rai - Bangkok
Round trip flight Bangkok -Chiang Rai - Bangkok - One way flight Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
Budget airlines; Suvarnnabhumi airport Check in 1 hour before departure at Row D-E / Gate 2
Budget airline fare include one luggage check in fee.
*** In order to get the cheap fare according to our proposal, please confirm to issue the ticket and settle payment together with the booking fee. Otherwise, the air fare can be changed without notice.
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