Thailand?s most northerly province, Chiang Rai was built by King Mengrai in 1262... The Golden Triangle ; Chiang Saen ; Doi Mae Salong Mountain ; More forums
Chiang Saen is a town located right next to the Mekong River. The town itself is quite ordinary except for its ruins - ruins that provide archaeological evidence of Chiang Saen?s former glory as a 14th -century city kingdom.
Doi Hua Mae Kham is home to a number of hill tribe villages along the Thai Burmese border.
Mae Salong in Chiang Rai is very reminiscent of parts of China and much of the area?s history has a strong Chinese connections.
Known by locals as Thailand?s Switzerland, Doi Tung (?Flag Mountain') is an attractive mountain-top destination of forests and nearby Shan, Akha and Lahu tribal villages.
Located north of Chiang Rai, Mai Sai is the most northern town in Thailand and directly on the Thai-Myanmar border.
The Golden Triangle was an expansive area taking in parts of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. The region was famed for providing an estimated 50% of the world?s illicit heroin and opium supply. Now, it's quite an ordinary place!
Wat Rong Khun is very different to any of temple you are likely to see in Thailand. A lifetime project of artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple has a fine blend of traditional Buddhist art with contemporary themes.
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