Interesting things to do in Chiang Rai

A popular way to visit one or several of the attractions around Chiang Rai is to take a minibus and go for a day tour to your favorite places. Don't forget to check our dedicated page for our favorite places to visit closer to the Naga hill resort


A full day tour, in an A/C van, is usually around 1800 THB / van, including lunch and dinner, ...


Doi Mae Salong

• Doi Mae Salong, Chinese village and tea and coffee growing district was once a famous Opium plantation.

>The wikipedia page about Doi Mae Salong


Viang Pa pao hot spring

The Vieng Papao hot springs are considered by the Thai Tourist Authority of Thailand to be one of the best place to enjoy hot springs.

> A page dedicated to the geyser in this hot springs


The Opium Museum

a very interesting historical attraction in Chiang Rai

> The House of Opium's own web site


The White temple

A very famous place to visit in Chiang Rai. This monumental creation of a local artist attract thousands of visitors.

> The official site of Wat Rong Khrun


Mae Sai, the border with Burma (Myanmar).

You can visit this interesting Market and bustling little town. ( Don't cross the boarder if you don't need to renew your visa )

• For Climbers, you can go to Thoeng, a world class climbing spot. A 45 min drive from Naga hill resort.