HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaThailandChiang Rai 6 Places to Visit in Chiang Rai + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on February 1, 2023. Where to go in Chiang Rai? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Chiang Rai tourist spots, attractions & more. Chiang Rai offers a unique and budget-friendly experience of Thailand culture. The city in the northernmost part of the country, the side closest to Laos and Burma, may not be as pricey as Bangkok or Phuket, but it is rich with impressive sights to see and cool things to do, offering a great travel experience alright. With its rich history, from being Mangrai Dynasty’s capital to going under Burmese rule until it was declared a Thailand province in 1933, Chiang Rai presents some significant historical sights worth visiting. But modern-day structures are not to miss, too. Recent developments featuring the homegrown talents that built impressive architecture are drawing crowds, making Wat Ring Khun or the White Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten or the Blue Temple, and Baan Dam Museum the most popular attractions to date. Unlike Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai’s airport serves domestic flights from Bangkok. International tourists from Singapore, China, Hongkong, Taiwan, and South Korea who want a faster and easier route to the province go through Chiang Mai International Airport and travel three hours to Chiang Rai. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Chiang Rai travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Chiang Rai HotelsTours + discountsFlights Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: Chiang Mai Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Mai City & more (northern Thailand) Chiang Rai Airport-Chiang Rai City/Hotel Shuttle – CEI Shared Transfers Private Chiang Mai International Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Full Day Private Tour with White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, and Singha Park By Oriental Holiday Black House & White Temple Trip from Chiang Mai Private Chiang Rai International Airport Transfers (CEI) for Chiang Rai View all travel tips on: Chiang Rai. 1. White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), in Chiang Rai, Thailand Location: 60 หมู่ที่ 1 Phahonyothin Rd, Pa O Don Chai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Chiang Rai Full Day Private Tour with White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House, and Singha Park By Oriental Holiday Black House & White Temple Trip from Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Half Day Private Tour with White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House By Oriental Holiday For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Black Houses (Baandam Museum) Black Houses (Baandam Museum) in Chiang Rai, Thailand Black Houses (Baandam Museum) in Chiang Rai, Thailand Black Houses (Baandam Museum) in Chiang Rai, Thailand Marcos at the Black Houses (Baandam Museum) in Chiang Rai, Thailand Location: 333 หมู่ 13 พิพิธภัณฑ์บ้านดำ Nang Lae, อำเภอเมือง Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Chiang Rai Half Day Private Tour with White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House By Oriental Holiday 3. Clock Tower Chiang Rai Clocktower in Chiang Rai city center, Thailand Location: 306 หมู่ที่ 2 Maekok Rd, Tambon Rim Kok, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand. Save on Google Maps. 4. Indulge in Northern Thai Food Khao Soi (North Thailand specialty dish) in Chiang Rai, Thailand 5. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar Chiang Rai Night Bazaar in Chiang Rai, Thailand Location: Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand. Save on Google Maps. 6. Wat Jed Yod Wat Jed Yod in Chiang Rai, Thailand Location: Jetyod Rd, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand. Save on Google Maps. Where to go near Chiang Rai & beyond Chiang Mai Location: Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand. Save on Google Maps. Chiang Mai Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts See rates & book online Chiang Mai Airport Transfers (CNX) for Chiang Mai City & more (northern Thailand) Chiang Main-Chiang Mai Private Car/Shuttle Transfers Chiang Rai & the Golden Triangle Top discounts Chiang Mai Car Charter – One Day or Multiple Days Surrounding Areas Doi Inthanon National Park Chiang Rai & The Golden Triangle Tour from Chiang Mai See more: Chiang Mai travel tips 9 Places To Visit in Chiang Mai Luang Prabang, Laos Monks at the riverside in Luang Prabang, Laos Location: Luang Prabang province, northern Laos. Save on Google Maps. Luang Prabang Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Pak Ou Cave & Kuang Si Waterfall Day Tour from Luang Prabang Vang Vieng – Luang Prabang Shuttle – Shared City Transfers Luang Prabang Private Car Charter by Laos Smile See more: Luang Prabang, Laos travel tips 11 Places To Visit in Luang Prabang Bangkok Location: Bangkok, central Thailand. Save on Google Maps. Bangkok Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (ARL) Ticket Bangkok Chao Phraya Princess Cruise Ayutthaya Day Trip with Sunset Boat Ride from Bangkok See more: Bangkok travel tips 12 Places To Visit in Bangkok Bangkok Itinerary + Travel Guide What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Chiang Rai that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Chiang Rai Chiang Rai tourist spots, things to do in Chiang Rai, where to go in Chiang Rai & more. 1. White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) 2. Black Houses (Baandam Museum) 3. Clock Tower Chiang Rai 4. Indulge in Northern Thai Food 5. Chiang Rai Night Bazaar 6. Wat Jed Yod Chiang Mai Luang Prabang, Laos Bangkok Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Chiang Rai Click below & search recommended Chiang Rai hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. 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