Chiang Mai to White & Blue Temple, Black Museum & Golden Triangle
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai and embark on a captivating day trip to Chiang Rai! Explore the province’s iconic landmarks, including the stunning White Temple with its intricate architecture, the mesmerizing Blue Temple with its vibrant hues, and the historic Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge. Witness the beauty of these cultural gems and immerse yourself in the rich history of Northern Thailand.
Tour Options
Itinerary
07:00-07:30 am. Get picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai Town and head towards the famous Mae Kajan Hot Spring, a perfect first stop to relax and refresh.
Break up the drive at the soothing Mae Kajan (Mae Kachan) Hot Spring. Relax, grabbing a quick snack, or strolling through the beautiful gardens before your tour begins.
- Arrive at the famous White Temple, a mesmerizing contemporary art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple. Admire the stunning, all-white structure covered in intricate carvings and mosaics, representing a journey from hell to heaven.
- Next, visit the equally impressive Blue Temple, a modern temple known for its vibrant sapphire-blue color and elaborate, intricate designs. The striking color and golden accents create a beautiful contrast and an ethereal atmosphere. (We will stay here about 50 minutes.) - After that, enjoy a Thai cuisine at a nearby restaurant before moving on to the next location
- Explore the Black House, or Baan Dam Museum, a complex of over 40 dark wooden structures. Created by artist Thawan Duchanee, this museum showcases a unique and sometimes unsettling collection of art and artifacts, including animal skulls and traditional Lanna-style wood carvings.
Visit a local village and learn about the unique culture and traditions of the Kayan people. Interact with the women of the village, who are known for wearing brass rings around their necks as a form of cultural expression. (Only guests who have booked the Long Neck Village option will visit; others will wait in the van).
- Arrive at the legendary Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. - Take a scenic boat trip along the Mekong River, offering you the unique experience of being on the water where three countries converge. You'll get a great view of the "Don Sao" market in Laos from the boat. (Only guests who have booked the boat trip option, others will wait in the van).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup zone: Chiang Mai Town only (If you're out of the city center area, you will have to come to our meeting point)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, so please be prepared for a long journey.
- Visitors are requested to be dressed appropriately upon entering the temples; the dress code is casual, but shoulders and knees must be covered to visit sacred sites, temples, and pagodas.
- The visit to the Long Neck Village and Boat trip is available exclusively for guests who have booked this option. For those who have not, you’re welcome to relax in the van during this time.
Reviews(52)
The day tour to ChiangMai was great. The Temples are stunning. The time at each Temple was just too short. The lunch that was provided was wonderful and abundant. The Tour Guide and the Driver were professional and lovely.
Dear RZGRAT, Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoyed the stunning temples and the abundant lunch provided. We are very proud of our professional guides and drivers, and we will be sure to pass your thanks along to them. We understand the time at each location can feel a bit short when there is so much beauty to see, but we are glad the overall experience was great. Best regards, Thailand Tours Team
One word to describe this tour is amazing! I love every bit of it even it was long but worth it. Our tour guide Susy did an amazing job and the driver as well.
Dear Maria, Thank you for the "Amazing" review! We are so happy to hear that Susy and our driver provided such a great experience for you. Even though it is a long day of exploring, we are thrilled that you found every bit of it to be worth it. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Thailand Tours Team
This was a LONG day! We knew it was going to be a full day but we left the hotel at 7 am and got back at 10 pm and no opportunity to eat dinner. The portion to the Golden Triangle was the issue - 4 hour drive back with a stop at 7/11 for chips etc at the halfway point. Lunch was at 1 so this was ridiculous - everyone was starving by 8 when we got to the 7/11. And the extra trip wasn’t worth the time for the boat ride on the river - nothing to see. Also, that portion and the Long Neck tribe were optional but if you didn’t take them you waited in the van. They should be 2 separate tours - with and without.
Dear Y8915E, We appreciate you taking the time to provide such detailed feedback. We are sorry to hear that the length of the day and the timing of the meals made the experience exhausting rather than enjoyable. Because of the vast distance between Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle, it is a very long journey, and we understand your frustration regarding the wait for dinner. We take your suggestion about making the optional visits separate tours seriously, as we want our guests to feel their time is used efficiently. We will review our itinerary and meal scheduling to see how we can improve the comfort for future travelers. Best regards, Thailand Tours Team
One of the marvelous monuments in chiang Rai. We were a group of four friends and we took a minibus early morning from Chiang Mai. The roads from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai are good and white temple is a must visit place
It is a long day but you'll get too see the highlights of Chiang Rai and for that it is worth it. White and Blue temples are truly marvelous. The black house was probably the least interesting attraction. I would remove this if that would allow for more time at the white temple to take more photos. The long neck village experience is so-so. You'll get to see people from different tribes that are refugees in Thailand. The golden triangle was fun for us. Just for the sake of being in between 3 countries and getting to enjoy a beer a the end of a long day.
The places to visit are amazing and the guide was auper helpful and with a lot of info to share with us. Something important is that they need to include some warning that unless you are in Chiang Mai you wont be able to select the extra things. I pay for the visit to the Village and I couldn't do it because they did it before pick me up in Chiang Rai so I pay for something that I could visit.
Very beautiful! Love the blue and white temple. Just a warning, it’s a long trip and the driver drives fast and aggressively.
We are thrilled you enjoyed the temple! Sorry to hear about your driving experience. Safe travels! 🚗 Kind regards, Thailand Tours team.
Kathy, the guide, showed us very interesting things and always had good energy. The only thing we would change is that they put us together with a couple that had scheduled extra activities and we (8 people) had to decide at the last minute if we would pay for the activities (the boat is not worth it, it is see the same thing from land as from the boat) or wait, in the end the activity of fewer hours that we chose due to time ended up being just as long and we spent more, we arrived at Chiang Mai around 10 at night.
We appreciate your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. Please contact our customer service team for resolution on this issue. Your satisfaction is our priority.✨ Kind regards, Thailand Tours team
Visiting the white temple is a most while you’re in Thailand. It’s an astonishing piece of art. But the best part is the golden triangle with all of the culture and geographical meaning there. I really enjoyed it, but since you have to do quite a lot in a short window of time, the drive back to Chiang mai is really heavy and driving is quite fast and could feel a bit unsafe. But overall I recommend it
Dear guest, Thanks for recommending us and appreciating the White Temple and Golden Triangle. We note your concern about the drive back. Safety is paramount for us. Kindly reach our customer service for further assistance. Kind regards, Thailand Tours team
The tour guide was amazing. The architecture of each place is unique and breathtaking. My favourite was the white temple or the heaven and hell temple. It was pristine. The golden triangle was a unique experience too. Thanks a lot for making my trip memorable.
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to know our tour guide and the unique architecture managed to impress you. Your memorable experience motivates us to do better. 😊 Kind regards, Thailand Tours team
