Chiang Rai is a Thai city and province nestled among mountainous regions in the north, offering ancient royal temples, stunning artwork, museums, culture and education. Among the most significant sites here is the Wat Phra Kaew royal temple, which once housed the famed Emerald Buddha, a legendary jade statue. Today it displays a replica rather than the original. The Navel City Pillar is a common attraction for photographers, a monument comprised of over 100 pillars in the Khmer style. To further explore ancient culture, the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park offers a museum with Lanna artefacts.
For traditional night market culture, the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar offers not only dozens of stalls vending food, arts, crafts, souvenirs and gifts but also hosts live entertainment regularly. The Longneck Karen Village allows you the chance to explore a famous settlement of the indigenous Karen culture. The Clock Tower Chiang Rai is a beautiful golden clock tower standing in the centre of a roundabout that’s sure to light up your social media feed.
