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Top 16 places to visit in Chiang Rai

  1. 4.7· 5,120 reviewsFree entry153 tours include this
    White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.6· 2,343 reviews104 tours include this
    Golden Triangle — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Golden Triangle is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.4· 1,936 reviews88 tours include this
    Mae Kachan Hot Spring (Mae Ka Chan) — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Mae Kachan Hot Spring (Mae Ka Chan) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. Mae Kok River — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Mae Kok River is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.8· 804 reviews16 tours include this
    Choui Fong Tea Plantation — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Choui Fong Tea Plantation is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.7· 4,378 reviews123 tours include this
    Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.7· 1,232 reviews32 tours include this
    Hall of Opium Museum — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Hall of Opium Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 4.8· 135 reviews4 tours include this
    Chiang Saen — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Chiang Saen is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 3.8· 6 reviews3 tours include this
    Doi Mae Salong — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Doi Mae Salong is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.9· 24 reviews3 tours include this
    Wat Thaton — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Wat Thaton is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. Mae Sai (Maesai) — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Mae Sai (Maesai) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. 5.0· 2 reviews2 tours include this
    Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. Oub Kham Museum — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Oub Kham Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. Akha Hill House — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Akha Hill House is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  16. Hilltribe Museum and Education Center — places to visit in Chiang Rai

    Hilltribe Museum and Education Center is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Chiang Rai. The dedicated guide is being written — see Chiang Rai experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Chiang Rai has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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