Private Tour: Chiang Rai City Sightseeing
Private Tour: Chiang Rai City Sightseeing
After your private guide picks you up from your hotel, you’ll head to the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park. Enjoy strolling through beautifully landscaped botanical gardens as your knowledgable guide shares the history of Chiang Rai and the Lanna (northern Thai) kingdom. Marvel at Haw Kham (Golden Pavillion), a striking teak building which showcases ceremonial temple artifacts as well as the Phra Pra Toh wooden buddha.
After the manicured beauty at Mae Fah Luang, get a taste of daily life with a visit to the central market. Have fun wandering through stalls piled with a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, prepared foods, spices and more. Your guide answers any questions you may have as you explore the bustling marketplace.
When you have worked up an appetite, take a break for lunch at a northern Thai restaurant. Your guide can explain the menu and suggest classic dishes to sample, such as khao sawy, a rich noodle soup topped by crispy noodles and condiments, or flavorful northern Thai sausages accompanied by sticky rice.
After lunch, you’ll catch a samlor and visit a private museum called Oub Kham. The museum’s name comes from its masterpiece: the oub kham (golden bowl) used by royalty for important rituals. You'll also see an impressive collection of silverwork, textiles, clothing and other artifacts once used by northern Thai nobility, including rare pieces from Burma, China and Vietnam.
To wrap up your day’s explorations, head to Wat Rong Khun, an unusual temple designed by Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Marvel at the mix of traditional Buddhist elements with modern references to superheroes and space travel, among many examples of the amazing decor on the temple. The artist - sometimes called Thailand's Picasso - continues to work on the temple, which was started in 1997 and will be worked on for decades to come.
Tour Summary
Departure Time
8:30am
Departure Point
Your Chiang Rai hotel
Departure Comments
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off,Professional guide,Entrance fees,Lunch,Bottled water,Samlor ride
Exclusions
Food and drinks, unless specified,Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Adult pricing applies to all travelers
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout this tour; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is recommended
Booking and Contact
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