Discover the highlights of Chiang Rai on this half-day tour. Explore cultural sites like Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Doi Thong, and marvel at the stunning beauty of Wat Rong Khun, also known as ‘The White Temple’.
Discover the highlights of Chiang Rai on this half-day tour. Explore cultural sites like Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Doi Thong, and marvel at the stunning beauty of Wat Rong Khun, also known as ‘The White Temple’.
- Wat Phrathat Doi Tong - Wat Phra That Doi Tung, or Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao, is a temple located in Mae Sai County, Chiang Rai. It was probably built in the period of King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan. It is famous for having Lord Buddha’s collarbone relics, which was transported directly from India. The legend says, about 1,000 years ago,…
- Wat Phrathat Doi Tong - Wat Phra That Doi Tung, or Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao, is a temple located in Mae Sai County, Chiang Rai. It was probably built in the period of King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan. It is famous for having Lord Buddha’s collarbone relics, which was transported directly from India. The legend says, about 1,000 years ago, Mahākāśyapa and King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan, along with his servants, were the people who brough the relics to the place.
- Wat Rong Khun - Wat Rong Khun, perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997
- Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) - The Wat Phra Kaew is a Royal Temple in Chiang Rai and one of the oldest in the city. Although the exact year the Wat was founded is not known, it goes back at least to the end of the 14th century.
The Wat Phra Kaew is an important temple in Thai history, as it was here where the Emerald Buddha was discovered in the year 1434 after lightning struck the chedi where it was kept. The Emerald Buddha or Phra Kaew Morakot is the most highly revered Buddha image in the country, that is now enshrined in the Wat Phra Kaew temple on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
- Roundtrip transportation from Chiang Rai hotels
- All entrance fees included
- Guided tour of Chiang Rai’s city highlights
- Roundtrip transportation from Chiang Rai hotels
- All entrance fees included
- Guided tour of Chiang Rai’s city highlights
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any food, drinks or snacks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any food, drinks or snacks
The Chiang Rai Half-Day Tour provides a concise yet engaging exploration of the city’s main attractions. Participants will visit significant cultural sites, such as the renowned Wat Rong Khun, famous for its remarkable architecture and detailed design, and the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), noted for its striking blue interiors.
Additionally, the tour…
The Chiang Rai Half-Day Tour provides a concise yet engaging exploration of the city’s main attractions. Participants will visit significant cultural sites, such as the renowned Wat Rong Khun, famous for its remarkable architecture and detailed design, and the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten), noted for its striking blue interiors.
Additionally, the tour features a visit to the King Meng Rai Monument, which pays tribute to the city’s founder, and a stop at the local market, offering a glimpse into Chiang Rai’s lively local culture. This tour is ideal for those looking for a brief yet fulfilling introduction to Chiang Rai.
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary
- Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- Pick up from all hotels in the Chiang Rai city area. Pick up from Golden Triangle hotels may be requested at an additional charge.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.