A week in Chiang Rai

A flight trip around Chiang Rai for food lovers visiting top attractions like Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), Baandam Museum (Black Temple) and many more.

7 daysJan 1 - Jan 7, 2022

151 kmRoute

1Province

35Places

Chiang Rai Province

Chiang Rai is a mountainous region submerged in rivers and jungles. The natives are a mixture of various ethnic backgrounds and traditions.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 1 (Jan 1, 2022)

3 places to visit

Arisara Thai Massage

Spa

1 ~ 2 hours

Arisara Thai Massage has a variety of relaxing and revitalising treatments including, Thai massage, foot treatments, and other packages.

24 min

Walking Street Chiang Rai

Food Stall

2 ~ 3 hours

Walking Street Chiang Rai is a shoppers paradise where you can find handmade crafts, wooden sculptures, souvenirs, clothes, and accessories. Many food vendors are serving traditional Thai cuisine and beverages.

2 hours

Choui Fong Tea house

Tea House

2 ~ 3 hours

Choui Fong Tea house is a modern and sophisticated cafe where you can sit back and enjoy over 50 different types of freshly handpicked teas.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 2 (Jan 2, 2022)

5 places to visit

Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)

Art Temple

2 ~ 3 hours

Wat Rong Khun is better known as the "White Temple" as all the exterior is white. One of the most stunning temples in Thailand. Can be very crowded.

20 min

Saturday Cafe'

Cafe

1 ~ 2 hours

Saturday Cafe' is a small coffee shop. It has a good coffee, friendly service and affordable price.

21 min

Chiang Rai Night Bazaar

Food Stall

2 ~ 3 hours

Chiang Rai Night Bazaar has a variety of traditional food stalls, handicraft, clothes, and restaurants. Open between 6-12pm.

28 min

Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)

Psychodelic Temple

2 ~ 3 hours

Wat Rong Seur Ten is known as the "Blue Temple". This unique blue carved temple is one of the most popular in Thailand.

29 min

The Wanderer

Cafe

1 ~ 2 hours

The Wanderer is a cafe in the forest. It has a nice atmosphere. There are friendly staffs and the variety of foods, snacks and drinks. It has a good vibe for chilling and sipping drinks in the midst of nature.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 3 (Jan 2, 2022)

4 places to visit

Baandam Museum (Black Temple)

Temple

2 ~ 3 hours

Baandam Museum known as the "Black Temple", has a collection of wood buildings and carvings by Thawan Duchanee & other contemporary Thai artists, one of the most visited attractions in Chiang Rai.

27 min

Singha Park Chiang Rai

Farm

2 ~ 3 hours

Singha Park holds the annual Chiang Rai Balloon Fiesta. Other attractions include a petting zoo, lake and pizzeria.

22 min

Huay Mak Lium Hot Spring

Hot Spring

2 ~ 3 hours

Huay Mak Lium Hot Spring has a variety of pools with different temperatures, it is clean and well maintained.

35 min

Choui Fong Tea, Mae Chan Tea House & Plantation

Tea Plantation

2 ~ 3 hours

Choui Fong Tea, Mae Chan Tea House & Plantation is famous for its delicious hand-picked teas. The scenery is breathtaking, a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a nice cup of tea.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 4 (Jan 3, 2022)

5 places to visit

Oub Kham Museum

Museum

2 ~ 3 hours

Oub Kham is a small museum in a beautiful garden. The museum educates about the history and culture of the Lanna Kingdom and displays some fascinating artifacts, jewellery and clothing.

8 min

Bunyada Yoga

Yoga

2 ~ 3 hours

Bunyada Yoga has a beautiful and safe space offering a selection of yoga classes for all levels.

24 min

Wat Jed Yod

Temple

1 ~ 2 hours

Wat Jed Yod is an ancient Buddhist temple of Chiang Rai. It is assumed that it was built in the Lanna Kingdom. It has beautiful architecture.

5 min

Siamese Spa

Spa

1 ~ 2 hours

Siamese Spa offers a variety of packages and treatments designed to give the customer the most beneficial and relaxing experience.

19 min

Wat Doi Ngam Muang

Temple

1 ~ 2 hours

Wat Doi Ngam Muang has a long set of stairs to climb to reach the top, but it is definitely worth the effort. Inside there is a beautiful golden, sitting Buddha.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 5 (Jan 4, 2022)

6 places to visit

Wat Phrathat Doi Chom Thong

Pagoda

1 ~ 2 hours

Wat Phrathat Doi Chom Thong was built in 1805 and is a very sacred site. The main attractions are the golden pagoda and Chedi. The views of the Chiang Rai mountains are also breathtaking.

10 min

Art Bridge Chiang Rai

Art Exhibition

2 ~ 3 hours

Art Bridge Chiang Rai is a small and modern galley displaying some beautiful local artwork. There is a cafe serving snacks and a small gift shop.

3 min

Araya Yoga Ashram

Yoga

2 ~ 3 hours

Araya Yoga Ashram offers a variety of yoga practices. The teachers and staff are well experienced and friendly.

6 min

Wat Phra That Chom Sak

Temple

1 ~ 2 hours

Wat Phra That Chom Sak is a beautiful and quiet Buddhists temple filled with golden statues.

7 min

Wat Huai Pla Kung

Temple Complex

1 ~ 2 hours

Wat Huai Pla Kung is home to a 9 tier pagoda and the largest Guan Yin Bodhisattva in Thailand.

17 min

Pha Sert Hot Spring

Onsen

1 ~ 2 hours

Pha Sert Hot Spring offers both public and private hot pools. Facilities are clean and well maintained. The hot springs are a popular place for locals, especially at weekends and public holidays.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 6 (Jan 5, 2022)

6 places to visit

Moom Mai Restaurant

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Moom Mai Restaurant is a local restaurant, nice atmosphere with live music. There is also many kind of delicious foods. You should come and try once when visiting Chiang Rai.

27 min

Abonzo Coffee

Cafe

1 ~ 2 hours

Abonzo Coffee is a coffee shop on Doi Chang with good atmosphere, quality coffee and friendly staff.

3 min

Chiang Rai Clocktower

Clock Tower

2 ~ 3 hours

Chiang Rai Clocktower is popular at night when they put on colourful light shows every hour.

10 min

Hungry Wolf's Restaurant Steak & Ale House

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Hungry Wolf's Restaurant Steak & Ale House is an English café style restaurant. There is a foreign chef which you can get experience the delicious taste of original western food. The service is impressive and affordable price.

15 min

Phu Lae Restaurant

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Phu Lae Restaurant is a riverside restaurant with a good atmosphere. There is a variety of Thai and Northern dishes with delicious taste. It is the one of Chiang Rai's famous restaurants.

7 min

The Navel City Pillar of Chiang Rai

City Pillar

1 ~ 2 hours

The Navel City Pillar was made the centre point of Chiang Rai when King Mang Rai founded the city back in 1263.

Mueang Chiang Rai

Day 7 (Jan 6, 2022)

6 places to visit

Shanti Yoga Chiangrai

Yoga

2 ~ 3 hours

Shanti Yoga Chiangrai offers yoga classes from Monday to Friday. The teachers are well experienced and friendly.

15 min

Ribs&co.

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Ribs&co. is located in the heart of Chiang Rai city. The restaurant is decorated in modern style and nature. It has cozy vibe and good service. There is also a tasty steak that you should try.

6 min

Monmuang Lanna Massage

Spa

1 ~ 2 hours

Monmuang Lanna Massage offers a selection of packages and treatments. The staff are professional and friendly.

2 min

Barrab Restaurant

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Barrab Restaurant is a local restaurant near the clock tower. There is comfortable place to sit and good vibe. This restaurant has a lot of foreign customers. The food taste is not too spicy and there are also a la carte dishes to try.

6 min

Por Jai Restaurant

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Por Jai Restaurant is located in the middle of Chiang Rai city. It is an old shop. which sells "Khao Soi Kai", the authentic Lanna recipe. It is an egg noodle with chicken and coconut milk curry. It is tasty dish that you should not be missed.

5 min

Khao Tom Charoenchai

Restaurant

1 ~ 2 hours

Khao Tom Charoenchai is a famous rice porridge shop in Chiang Rai. There are many delicious menus to try it. The shop uses good quality and fresh ingredients. The price is affordable.