From Chiang Rai: 7 Highlights, White Temple & Golden Triangle

After receiving all the tourists at 8.30 am, we go to "Wat Rong Khun" (White Temple Admission ticket 100 baht). I got a masterpiece from Ajarn Chalermchai. until it became a mental attraction symbol of Chiang Rai Province and became a national landmark Famous for both Thais and foreigners both beauty delicacy of art makes us feel like we've slipped into another world A beautiful paradise land that really exists. Anyone who wants to know how beautiful it is, must come and get it.

Wat Rong Suea Ten Chiang Rai Province See the beauty of the blue temple Created with applied Thai art that is beautiful and unusual. From the craftsmanship of Mr. Phutta Kabkaew or Sala Nok, a local artist from Chiang Rai. who used to be a student of Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat, is a unique applied art that uses shades of blue and gold, contrasting with gold. Various patterns are swaying, especially the Naga Staircase sculpture that uses the same shade, which has a delicacy and different patterns. clearly from the general sculpture

Baan Dam or Baan Dam Museum(Admission ticket 100 baht) It is an art museum on an area of ​​over 100 rai located at Nang Lae Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai Province, created by Thawan Duchanee, a national artist. who are skilled in painting and sculpture has created many works of art both in painting and in many sculptures The appearance of Baan Dam is a group of wooden houses. Lanna Art Strange shaped cement house Almost every house is painted black. which is the origin of the word "Baan Dam" and is also a favorite color of Thawan. Each house is decorated with beautiful patterns. In addition to wood carvings, it is also decorated with animal horns such as more than 100 buffalo horns, stag antlers, crocodile skins, and large shells. with the color of the house that is black In contrast to Wat Rong Khun of Ajarn Chalermchai, there is a saying that compares these two places as "Hell".

Visiting one of the numerous Karen Long Neck villages(Admission ticket 300 baht) in Thailand is one of the most exotic experiences on the planet. The mystery and beauty that sound the tradition of using brass rings for exaggerated jewelry is something better seen in person than in a book. We had ethical questions on if it these hill tribe villages would feel like human zoos, but thankfully we decided to visit anyway. It is a real-life National Geographic Magazine experience to have to see to believe.

“Chui Fong Tea Plantation” is a famous tea plantation in Mae Chan District. Chiang Rai It is a good tea growing area on an area of ​​600 rai and is the largest tea producer in Chiang Rai. Currently, Choui Fong Tea Plantation covers an area of ​​more than 1,200 rai, covering 2 areas. Another one is on Doi Phaya Phrai. Mae Fah Luang District, size of 600 rai as well In Mae Chan area, there are tea plantations, viewpoints, photo corners and 2 cafes, Chouifong Tea Cafe 1 and Chouifong Tea Cafe 2, serving both savory and sweet dishes. And what you can't miss is a tea drink.