Excursion Programs for Half Day at Chiang Rai

CTSH 0 1. HALF DAY AROUND CHIANG RAI
DEPARTURE 08.00 OR 1 3.00    DURATION  4-5    HOURS
HIGHLIGHT: KING MEND RAI MONUMENT   TEMPLES - MUSEUM

Leave your hotel to visit Wat phra thad Doi Jom Thong on the hill top overlooking Chiang Rai city with its navel pillars. Visit also Wat Phra Kaew Chiang Rai where the famous Emerald Buddha (in bangkok) was founded in 1434 and wat Phra Sing. Then visit Oub Kham Museum with its collections of valuable artifacts from the Lanna kingdoms. Continue on to visit the Hilitribes Museum where you can enjoy learning the tribal cultures and buy some hill-tribes products. Then A stop is made at King Meng Rai Monument who was the founder of Chiang Rai in 1262. Then visit a panoramic view point of Chiang Rai city from the hill top of Wat Phra Thad Doi Kao Kway. Visit also Wat Rong Khun, also called The White Temple", inside it contains murals and painting of Buddha image and painted enamel ceramic floor. The outside is being created with lime scrupture Thai design decorated with small pieces of mirror that make the building sparkle and shine under the sunlight. Return to your hotel.