Welcome to Chiang Rai

**        Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of
Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of approximately
11,678 square meters with an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level. The
province,which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar,Laos

and Thailand converge, is also known asthe gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern

China.

Today, Chiang Rai is a traveler’s paradise endowed with abundant natural
tourist attractions and antiquities. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery,
ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrinesand ethnic villages as the
province is also home to several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles.
**Tourism Authority of Thailand, 2006 ‘Destination Guide’ Available:

NSCR 01P                   
                                       CHIANG RAI CITY & TEMPLES TOUR

08.30 -12.00 and 13.00-16.30 hrs.

                See Chiang Rai City by "samlor", a comfortable, three wheeled, human
powered tricycle Then visit the world famous Wat Phra Kaew where the Emerald Buddha
image was once enshrined. Move on to Wat Phra Singha where one of Thailand’s
most beautiful Buddha images is now enshrined. Finish up the day by viewing the statue
of King Mengrai, who was the builder of Chiang Rai City,then the Hilltribe Museum
and a local market.

For Hotels in the Golden Triangle Area

NSCR 02 P

MAE KOK RIVER CRUISE, LAHU & KAREN HILLTRIBE VILLAGES  
08.30 -12.00 and 13.00-16.30 hrs.

                Take a ride on the opened air long tailed speed boat along the
famous Kok River to visit an elephant training village and the Karen Hill tribe,
the most talented hilltribe in Thailand for elephant training. This is your chance
to enjoy an elephant ride around the camp (supplement will be paid on the spot).
Then proceed to a Lahu village upstream to visit a less frequentedtribe and a hot
spring before taking a boat back to Chiang Rai.

For Hotels in the Golden Triangle Area