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 03P                                       

WAT PHRA THAT DOI TUNG , DOI TUNG ROYAL VILLA &
MAE FHA LUANG GARDEN

08.30-12.30 and 13.00-17.00 hrs.

                 Drive up to the highest mountain peak on the Thai/Burma border,
Visitthe most sacred and elegant temple, Wat Phra That Doi Tung, where believed that the left collarbone of Lord Buddha is enshrined in the twin pagodas.
Continueto The Royal Villa of the late Princess Mother (the King's mother), the
most beautiful combination styles of the northern Thaiand swiss winter villa. 
Mae Fha Luang garden near the palace.

For Hotels in the Golden Triangle Area

NSCR 04 P

DOI MAE SALONG [KMT] CHINESE COMMUNITY &
HILLTRIBE VILLAGES
08.30 -12.00 and 13.00-16.30 hrs.

               Drive to Doi Mae Salong Moutain, on the way stops at various hilltribe
villages including visit Yao & Akha Hilltribe Villages. Continue to Santi Kiri KMT
(Kuo Min Tung Chinese) Yunan Chinese Refugee settlement,withits tea plantations
and also co-op store where home made wines, medical herbs and other locally grown
products are sold. Enjoys a cool and refreshing climate all year round. It is known
for its enchanting beautiful scenery.

For Hotels in the Golden Triangle Area. Price per person (USD)