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Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai Day Tour: Visiting White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam, and Golden Triangle
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Tambon Chang Khlan
Embark on a thrilling day tour from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, exploring iconic landmarks such as the White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam, and the Golden Triangle. Discover the unique Lanna Thai style of the White Temple, designed by local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Wat Rong Khun - PICKUP FROM HOTEL 07:00-07:30 am. go to ==>\n\nWhite Temple (Wat Rong Khun)\nRong Khun Temple is unique from other temples in that it has been constructed entirely in a radiant white color with sparking reflections from mirrored glass mosaics embedded in the white plaster. The temple is the idea of Mr. Chalermchai Kositpipat, one of Thailand most renowned artists, who wanted to build a temple all in white to signify the purity of Lord Buddha. The artist continues to puts his religious belief and desire to enrich Buddhism in Thailand into his contemporary art design.\n\nRong Khun). The great standing Buddha, also white, standing in front of the back, is also superb. Between the White Temple, the Black House and the Blue Temple, Chiang Rai is definitely the city of colorful temples!\n- Baan Dam Museum - 207 Km. drive from the middle of Chiang Mai city to Baan Dam (Black House) is the unique creation of national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Part art studio, part museum, part home, Baan Dam is an eclectic mix of traditional northern Thai buildings interspersed with some outlandish modern designs. Baan Dam is a thought-provoking combination of sanuk, the surreal and the sombre and whilst it’s fair to say that some of the artwork and themes on display won’t be to everybody’s liking, I’d still recommend checking out the Black House if you are visiting Chiang Rai.\n- Golden Triangle - The Golden Triangle is the area where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. The name “Golden Triangle”coined by the CIA is commonly used more broadly to refer to an area of approximately 950,000 square kilometres (367,000 sq mi) that overlaps the mountains of the three adjacent countries.\n\nAlong with Afghanistan in the Golden Crescent, it has been one of the most extensive opium-producing areas of Asia, and of the world, since the 1950s. Most of the world’s heroin came from the Golden Triangle until the early 21st century when Afghanistan became the world’s largest producer.\nReturn to hotel around 18:30-19:00 hrs.\n- Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - Wat Rong Sue Ten (Blue Temple)\nChiang Rai Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten is located in Rong Suea Ten in the district of Rimkok a few kilometers outside Chiang Rai. It is a recent temple which is still under construction even if its main hall is now completed. It is above all its magnificent blue interior with a large white Buddha that marks the spirits. The paintings are reminiscent of the style of what you can see inside the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun). The great standing Buddha, also white, standing in front of the back, is also superb. Between the White Temple, the Black House and the Blue Temple, Chiang Rai is definitely the city of colorful temples.\n- Mae Khachan Hot Spring - Mae Khachan Hot Springs is in Wiang Pa Pao, Chiang Rai. The thermal waters can be experienced at a number of locations in this district, but for the onward traveler this means right next to the main Chiang Mai \
What's Included
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Guided tour in English
- Inclusive lunch
- All admission fees covered
- Comprehensive insurance
- Relaxing Hot Spring visit
What's Not Included
- All expenses are not mention in ptogram
Additional Information
This tour is a hit among travelers with a tight schedule as it allows you to visit Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai and return on the same day. The tour kicks off early and includes a stop at the renowned Wat Rong Khun, or White Temple, a contemporary temple of unconventional Lanna Thai design, meticulously reconstructed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a native artist from Chiang Rai.
Location
McDonald's Im Thapae
Kotchasarn Road
Meeting Point 07.00 am.: incase your hotel are not in city center please come to our meeting point at McDonald's Im Thapae, Kotchasarn Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Brendonc204
Aug 28, 2019
Prepare for a long day - From the time we got picked up at our hotel until we got dropped off, we had been gone for 14 hours. Our day would have been shorter, but the tour that we'd paid for was not the tour we got.
The tour we paid for (this one) was put together with a company that does the entire tour, including a long neck village and a trip across to Laos which we didn't want. We had the options to join these legs if we wanted to pay more, but we'd have booked them if we wanted to see them.
On the plus side our guide Matt was great; very knowledgeable and friendly. Our driver was very good too, weaving through traffic and road construction to get us there a d back safely on a very long day.
Overall this was a very interesting tour that could have been shorter. The white temple was very crowded and part of it was closed for work, but there is lots to see. The black house was also very interesting if you don't mind seeing a lot of animal hides. Just plan for a long day with only one meal break so bring extra snacks and lots of water/Gatorade.
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