About Thailand

 

 


Chiang Rai
is located at the northerntip of Thailand, bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north and Loas on the east. More than three quarters of the area are beautiful mountains, founded in 1262 by King Mengrai, Chiang Rai is among the oldest towns of Thailand.

Attractions

Phra That Doi Tung, a temple containing the Lord of Buddha’s relic on the top of the 1,364 m. Doi Tung is the most important place of worship for Buddhists in the North, there, on a clear day, one can have a breathtaking panorama view of the border areas. Nowadays, this area is also famous for one kind of the coffee which one can try at the outlets all over the country , called “Doi Tung Coffee
Golden Triangle is the world famous place where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Loas meet.
Mae Sai on Burmese Border, the northern-most town of Thailand, is frequently visited by both Thai and foreign tourists, who come to see the sights and to buy jade and other precious stones produced in Myanmar.
Rafting Down the Mae Kok the 130- km-long Mae Kok is reputed as among the most scenic and unspoiled rivers still existing in Thailand.