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Chiang Rai, was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai, was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom
(Kingdom of a million rice fields), Chiang Rai was later conquered by Burma. It was not until 1786 that
Chiang Rai became a Thai territory and was proclaimed a province during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910.
Chiang Rai,
the northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of
Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of
approximately 11,678 square meters with an average elevation of 580
meters above sea level. The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar,
Laos and Thailand converge, is also known as the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China.
Today, Chiang Rai is a travelers paradise endowed with abundant natural tourist
attractions and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past
civilization. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery,
ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and
ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who
maintain fascinating lifestyles. For those interested in the natural
side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is recommended along various trails
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Thai Airways has daily flights connecting Bangkok with Chiang Rai. For
more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0
2628 2000, the Chiang Rai Office.
The coach ride from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is probably best
made overnight since passengers can avail themselves of sleep prior to
an early morning arrival. There are both air-conditioned and
non-air-conditioned bus services from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal
(Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) on Kamphaengphet 2 Road. The journey may take
approximately 9-11 hours. |
Take Highway No. 1
(Phahonyothin Road), turn to route No. 32 passing Ayutthaya, Angthong
and Singburi Provinces and change to route No. 11 passing Phitsanulok,
Uttaradit and Phrae Provinces then turn left to Highway No. 103, drive
through to Ngao District and turn right onto Highway No. 1 which takes
you to Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces. The total distance is 785 km.
There is no direct train to Chiang Rai. You have to take a train to
Lampang (9 hrs. from Bangkok) or Chiang Mai (11 hrs.) and then take a
bus to Chiang Rai. (2 hrs. from Lampang and 1.30 hrs. from Chiang Mai)
For more details, call the State Railway of Thailand, 1690 (hotline),
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Chiang Rai Festivals are thoughtout the year.Most Festival are as below
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King Mengrai Festival This
festival is held from January 26 - February 1 every year. The festival
features parades, cultural performances and competitions celebrating
the founder of Chiang Rai and the Lanna Thai Kingkom. |
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Lychee Fair This
is held annually in May. Celebrating the provinces tastiest fruit, this
fair features agricultural displays and exhibitions, local handicrafts,
folk entertainment and beauty contests. |
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Songkran Festival Traditional
Thai New year celebrations are best seen at Chiang Saen where 4 nations
(Thailand, Laos, China and Myanmar) compete in boat races on the Mekong
River. Beauty contests and cultural shows are added attractions. The
festival is annually held from April 16-18. |
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