Chiang Rai Half-Day City Highlights Tour
The Chiang Rai Half-Day Tour provides a perfect introduction to the city’s most notable attractions in a short amount of time. Highlights include the stunning Wat Rong Khu, renowned for its unique architecture and intricate details. The tour also features a visit to the King Meng Rai Monument, which honors the city's founder, along with a stop at a local market where you can immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Chiang Rai. This tour is ideal for those looking to experience the essence of Chiang Rai in just a few hours.
Your experience
Stop 1
Wat Phra That Doi Tung, or Wat Phra Maha Chin That Chao, is a temple located in Mae Sai County, Chiang Rai. It was probably built in the period of King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan. It is famous for having Lord Buddha’s collarbone relics, which was transported directly from India. The legend says, about 1,000 years ago, Mahākāśyapa and King Achutharat of Yonoknakphan, along with his servants, were the people who brough the relics to the place.
Stop 2
Wat Rong Khun, perhaps better known to foreigners as the White Temple, is a privately owned art exhibit in the style of a Buddhist temple in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997
Stop 3
The Wat Phra Kaew is a Royal Temple in Chiang Rai and one of the oldest in the city. Although the exact year the Wat was founded is not known, it goes back at least to the end of the 14th century. The Wat Phra Kaew is an important temple in Thai history, as it was here where the Emerald Buddha was discovered in the year 1434 after lightning struck the chedi where it was kept. The Emerald Buddha or Phra Kaew Morakot is the most highly revered Buddha image in the country, that is now enshrined in the Wat Phra Kaew temple on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
What’s included
- Guided tour of Chiang Rai City, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong, and Wat Rong Khun
- Roundtrip transportation from/to Chiang Rai hotels
- All Entrance Fees
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any food, drinks or snacks
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 1 and younger are complimentary
- Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- Pick up from all hotels in the Chiang Rai city area. Pick up from Golden Triangle hotels may be requested at an additional charge.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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