What to do In Chiang Rai
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Recommended activities in Chiang Rai
Tours & day trips
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CHIANG MAI-CHIANG RAI: White+Blue Temple+Baan Dam+Golden Triangle
Private & custom tours
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Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai: White temple-Blue Temple-Lalita Cafe-Lunch
Adventure & outdoor
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Trekking with Lunch cooked by Bamboo in the Chiang Rai jungle
Food, drink & nightlife
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City Night Tour with Cabaret Show, Dinner & Trishaw Ride
Cruises & boat tours
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Myanmar Border-Crossing & Mae Khong River Cruise Tour
Places To Go In Chiang Rai
Welcome, traveler, to Chiang Rai. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Chiang Rai
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Chiang Rai. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Chiang Rai? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Chiang Rai attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit
75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park
Explore the great outdoors at 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park, a lovely green space in Wieng. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its temples.
Union of Hill Tribe Villages and Long Neck Karen
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Union of Hill Tribe Villages and Long Neck Karen during your stay in Nang Lae. Experience the area's art scene and museums.