Farthest north in Siam, intersection of three reigns, home to the culture of Lanna Chiangrai is the most northern province of Thailand. The Chiangrai Province is bordering Myanmar (Burma) on the north, Laos on the east, Phayao and Lampang on the south and Chiangmai on the southwest. Chiangrai is about 785 km from Bangkok and 182 km from Chiangmai and can be reached by plane (Chiang Rai InternationalAirport)or by bus.
Chiangrai was built in 1262 by King Mengrai. King Mengrai himself was the founder of the Kingdom of Lanna. Chiangrai was occupied by Burma between 1648 and 1786. After that Chiangrai became a part of Thailand again.
The most important attractions of Chiangrai province are: Phra That Doi Tung, Chiang Saen National Museum, The Golden Triangle, Doi Mae Salong, The border town Maesai, Pu Kaeng Waterfall, Hill Tribes, Elephant Riding, Rafting and much more.
Geography
The average elevation of the province is 580 m. The north of the province belongs to the so-called Golden Triangle, at which the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge - an area which was very unsafe because of the drug smuggling across the borders. The Mekong river forms the boundary with Laos, the Mae Sai and Ruak River to Myanmar. Through the town of Chiang Rai itself flows the Kok River.
While the eastern part of the province is relatively flat river plains, the western part consists of mountainous terrain. While not the highest elevation of the province, the 1322 m high Doi Tung (Flag hill) is the most important hill. The Wat Phra That Doi Tung temple on top of the hill according to the chronicles dates back to the year 911. Nearby is the Doi Tung royal villa, former residence of princess mother Somdej Phra Srinagarindra. Thanks to her activities the hills were reforested, and the hill tribes changed from growing poppy to other crops.The province is subdivided in 16 districts (Amphoe) and two minor districts (King Amphoe). These are further subdivided into 124 communes (tambon) and 1510 villages (muban).


TOUR PROGRAM IN CHINGRAI    The Best way to appreciate the natural charms of the Northern Thailand is by joining a jungle tour. You will see the beautiful natural and get a chance to see the life styles of local people.
Enjoy Elephant and riding, Long tail boat along Mae Kok River and stay overnight in hill tribe villages.

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MTCR. 1
1 Day sight - Seeing.
Long neck + Mae sai + Chiang saen ancient city + Golden Triangle + Opium Museum.
- Pick up at the hotel to visit Long necked Karen village who migrated from Burma a few years ago. Take half an hour to see their lifestyle. Continue trip to Monkey and fish cave, After that driving to Mae Sai, the farthest northern town on the Thai - Myanmar a border, Lunch at local restaurant. Then driving on to the Golden Triangle Where the border of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet at Sob Ruak River to Mae Khong River forming the Triangle between the tree countries.Then Visit the Opium museum. After that take a short drive to Chiang Saen the ancient city the first thai settlement ruins of 14th century by the Maekhong River. Return to the hotel.
Daily 8.30 am. 5.30 p.m price. 1800 ß/Person

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MTCR. 2
1 Day sight - Seeing.
Long tail boat +Elephant riding + Golden Triangle + +Opium Museum.
- Depart from the hotel to the boat pier and take the long tail boat along Mae Kok River to Karen Village for ride the elephant around the village. Then driving to the Golden Triangle where the border of Thailand, Myanmar Laos meet at Sob Ruak River to Mae Khong River forming the Triangle between the tree countries. Visit the Opium Museum. Continue the tripto ancient city of Chiang Sean visit some magnificent ancient ruins temples. Return to the hotel.
Daily 8.30 am. 5.30 p.m Price. 2500 ß/Person.

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MTCR 3
2 Day 1 Night, Over night with hill tribe- people.
- Long tail boat + Elephant riding + Hill tribe village + Huai tat water fall + Tea plantation + Huai kaew water fall + Hot spa.
- Depart from the hotel by truck or car to the boat pier and take the long tail boat along Mae Kok River to Karen Village for ride the elephant
around the village. Lunch at local restaurant. Start for walking on the hill tribe way to see Huai tat waterfall. Proceed by walking until lahu village for over night. Second day after breakfast proceeds by walking for next Hill tribes village, Tea plantation and Huai kaew water fall. Then continue the trip to visit Hot spa for relax and back to hotel.
Price.2500 ß/Person.

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MTCR 4
1 Day only walk.
Trekking + Hill tribe village + Water fall + Hot spa.
- Depart from the hotel by truck to the Karen village Proceed by walking in the forestry to waterfall and Hill tribe village. Lunch at Hill tribe village. Then continue the trip to visit the Hot Spa for relax after that back to Chiang rai.
Daily 8.30 am. 5.30 p.m Price. 1400 ß/Person

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MTCR 5
1 Day Trek.
- Elephant riding + Hill tribe village ( Akha Lorcha ) + Kayaking + Mountain bike.
- Depart from the hotel to Karen village for ride the elephant around the village. Continue to visit another Hill tribe village at Akha Lorcha. Then driving to the Huai khum Resort. Lunch at bamboo restaurant. Continue the trip to kayaking along Mae Kok River and Visit Hill tribe village by biking. After that back to Chiang Rai.
Daily 8.30 am. 5.30 p.m 2500 ß/Person

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MTCR 6
2 Day 1 Night Overnight with Adventure.
- Long tail boat + Kayaking + Mountain bike + Hill tribe village + Hot spring + Elephant riding.
- Depart from the hotel to the boat pier and take long tail boat along the Mae Kok River to the Huai khum Resort. Lunch at bamboo restaurant. Then visit Hill tribe village by biking. After biking you can relax and swimming in standard pool.
- The second day, After breakfast proceed by kayaking along Mae Kok River to Hot Spring. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue the trip for ride elephant. Back to chiang rai
Price. 3400 ß/Person.

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MTCR 7
3 Day 2 Night Overnight with Hill tribe village.
Long tail boat + Elephant riding + Hill tribe village + Huai tat water fall + Tea plantation + Huai kaew water fall + Hot spa.
- Depart from the hotel by truck or car to the boat pier and take long tail boat along Mae Kok River to Karen Village for ride the elephant around the village. Lunch at local restaurant. Start for walking on the hill tribe way to see Huai tat waterfall. Proceed by walking until lahu village for over night.
- Second day after breakfast proceeds by walking for next Hill tribe's village, Tea plantation and Huai kaew water fall. Overnight at Yao hill tribe village.
- The third day after breakfast walking trough the jungle to visit Hot spa for relax and take car back to hotel.
Price. 3500 ß /Person
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