Unforgettable Experiences Await You in Chiang Rai.
Wat Tham Phra Acha Thong
Wat Tham Pa Archa Thong gets its name ‘Archa’, or ‘horse’ in Thai, from the unique practice of the monks available only at this temple: to go for alms offerings on horseback. At the temple, the monks and the novices live close to the horses. This is an interesting way of life of monks who live among forests, an Unseen Thailand that’s worth a visit.
Distance from CEI airport: 39.8 km, approx. 52 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 6.5 km, approx. 22 min.
Choui Fong Tea Plantation
This tea plantation is one of the best known and the largest in the province. In fact, the brand has 3 plantations in the sector but this one is the one that people usually visit. At the top of the hill, there is a square building on the roof of which you have a nice view over the tea fields and inside there is a shop where you can buy Choui Fong tea of course and other products or you sit at a table and enjoy a hot or cold tea drink.
Distance from CEI airport: 37.6 km, approx. 35 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 8.7 km, approx. 21 min.
Doi Tung Royal Villa
Doi Tung Royal Villa doesn’t enshrine only Phra That Doi Tung (the Buddha’s relics), but also holds an intrigue tourist attraction “Phra Tamnak Doi Tung”. The architecture is in Lanna style, emphasizing on simplicity. The villa is surrounded by a variety of flora, giving a pleasing shady atmosphere to the environment.
Distance from CEI airport: 48.1 km, approx. 55 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 18.5 km, approx. 37 min.
Doi Mae Salong
No matter which mountain we are heading to, the peak of it is surely a place where cool air is expected whole year round. Mae Salong Mountain is one of those you are looking for. Among many Chiang Rai attractions, Doi Mae Salong is one of the most popular places tourists visit in winter because of its low temperature at the top. Other activities available here include a visit to tea houses, tea plantations, tasting stewed pork leg with hot steamed buns and Yunnan food.
Distance from CEI airport: 58.5 km, approx. 1 h 15 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 28.5 km, approx. 50 min.
Mae Sai
This Thailand’s north-most district serves as the border town with a bridge crossing over the Mae Sai River, connected with Myanmar’s Tha Khi Lek. Things to do and visit in Mae Sae include: Mae Sai Market, Wat Phra That Doi Wao, Doi Wao & Wat Thamphajoen, Tham Luang Cave, Khun Nam Nang Norn Forest Park, Mae Sai Border, and Doi Nang Non.
Distance from CEI airport: 57.7 km, approx. 58 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 35.7 km, approx. 42 min.
Chiang Saen
According to the well-known myth, Chiang Saen was a hidden ancient city named Yonok Nak Phan, existed over 2,000 years ago in the north of Chiang Rai. With the help from the Nagas (giant serpents), Chiang Rai’s King Singhanawat had founded the city, which later brought back lucks to the city.
Distance from CEI airport: 60.3 km, approx. 58 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 43.5 km, approx. 1 h 9 min.
Baandam Museum
The Baandam Museum (Black Temple) is a museum and gallery that was home to the renowned Thai artist, Thawan Duchanee. The attraction isn’t actually a temple per se, but a collection of around 40 buildings on a large property that showcase the skill of this artist. In Thai, “baan” means “home” or “house” and “dam” means “black”, hence the name.
Distance from CEI airport: 7.8 km, approx. 13 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 32 km, approx. 42 min.
Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
Chiang Rai Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten is located in Rong Suea Ten in the district of Rimkok a few kilometers outside Chiang Rai. It is a recent temple which is still under construction even if its main hall is now completed. It is above all its magnificent blue interior with a large white Buddha that marks the spirits. The paintings are reminiscent of the style of what you can see inside.
Distance from CEI airport: 7.4 km, approx. 11 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 38.9 km, approx. 48 min.
Walking Street Chiang Rai
Every Saturday evening, Thanalai Road in Chiang Rai city center becomes pedestrian for a few hours and hosts a large night market that you can only find Thailand. Various stalls for shopping souvenirs, crafts, clothes and of course many Street Food stalls to compose your dinner.
Distance from CEI airport: 9.5 km, approx. 16 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 41 km, approx. 44 min.
Singha Park
Singha Park is also known under its former name, Boon Rawd Farm is essentially composed of tea plantations. Opened in December 2012, it offers, in addition to its beautiful sceneries of oolong tea plants perfectly arranged and cut, various activities and places like a small zoo (you know I’m not a fan of such places), a farm, a vegetable and fruit garden, a zipline.
Distance from CEI airport: 22 km, approx. 33 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 53 km, approx. 1 h 10 min.
Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Wat Rong Khun was renovated by Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat Chiang Rai Visual Art National Artist. From a humble temple that is almost left in ruin. He transformed it into a beautiful religion centre. The temple is in white and clean all the time and so tourist dubbed it Thailand White Temple. The temple is uniquely designed and decorated in Thai Buddhist style and each decoration as a meaning behind it.
Distance from CEI airport: 21.4 km, approx. 35 min.
Distance from Doi Isara resort 53.9 km, approx. 1 h 9 min.