Chiang rai
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai and was the first capital of Lanna Thai (Kingdom of a Million Rice fields). The province contains Thailand’s northernmost point at Mae Sai which is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, and hilltribes. The province of Chiang Rai, lies in the heart of the fabled Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Burma (Myanmar) and Laos converge. The province contains Thailand’s northernmost point at Mae Sai which is well known for its crisp mountain scenery, and hill tribes. North Chiang Rai and falls within the region known as the Golden Triangle, the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. The scenery is among the most beautiful of Thailand and one of the best things about Chiang Rai province is its rich cultural diversity - lots of different ethnic communities - various hill tribes, Thais, ancient aboriginal people like the Lawa or Khamu, Shans, Lao, Chinese, and Mon, they all live peacefully and friction free together.
Chiang rai Festivals:
Doi Tung Blossom Festival
Mekong Frendship Festival
Tea Exhibition
Chiang Rai Lychee Fair
Chiang rai Attractions
King Meng Rai the Great Monument
Ku Phra Chao Meng Rai
Wat Phra That Doi Thong
Wat Phra Singha
Wat Phra Kaew
Haad Chiang Rai
Mae Kok River
Khun Korn Forest Park Waterfall
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