Explore Chiang Rai: City and Temples Experience
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a half-day tour designed to showcase the highlights of Chiang Rai. Begin your journey at the vibrant main market area, where local culture comes alive. From there, visit Wat Phra Kaew, the historic temple where the renowned Emerald Buddha was discovered in A.D. 1434 before finding its home in Bangkok. Next, head to Wat Doi Thong, known for its Navel Pillars and stunning panoramic views of the Mae Kok River. Don't miss the King Meng Rai Monument, which honors the city's founder. The tour continues to the iconic Wat Rong Khun, or the "White Temple." This breathtaking masterpiece captivates with its intricate lime sculptures glimmering in the sunlight, embellished with small mirror fragments that create a dazzling effect. Inside, marvel at the exquisite murals and beautifully crafted Buddha images, as well as the unique painted enamel ceramic floor, showcasing contemporary Thai art at its finest.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour of Chiang Rai City, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, and Wat Rong Khun
- All Entrance Fees
- Roundtrip transportation from/to Chiang Rai hotels
What's not
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any food, drinks or snacks
Itinerary
Wat Phra That Doi Tung, or Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao, is a temple located in Mae Sai County, Chiang Rai. It was probably built in the period of King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan. It is famous for having Lord Buddha’s collarbone relics, which was transported directly from India. The legend says, about 1,000 years ago, Mahākāśyapa and King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan, along with his servants, were the people who brough the relics to the place.
Wat Rong Khun, perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997
The Wat Phra Kaew is a Royal Temple in Chiang Rai and one of the oldest in the city. Although the exact year the Wat was founded is not known, it goes back at least to the end of the 14th century. The Wat Phra Kaew is an important temple in Thai history, as it was here where the Emerald Buddha was discovered in the year 1434 after lightning struck the chedi where it was kept. The Emerald Buddha or Phra Kaew Morakot is the most highly revered Buddha image in the country, that is now enshrined in the Wat Phra Kaew temple on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- I Asia Thailand
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary
- Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Pick up from all hotels in the Chiang Rai city area. Pick up from Golden Triangle hotels may be requested at an additional charge.
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
How it compares in Chiang Rai
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 134 experiences we list in Chiang Rai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 24 of 134.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai, in northern Thailand, is a relaxed city known for a white temple of glass and plaster and as the base for the Golden Triangle.
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Mengrai, who later moved his capital to Chiang Mai, and it still feels more like a market town than a city. The golden clock tower at the central roundabout, the night bazaar and the Kok River set the tone. Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, an elaborate modern temple of white plaster and mirrored glass by the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, lies just south of the city.
Top-ranked sights in Chiang Rai: White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), Hall of Opium Museum.
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