Half-Day Temples and City Tour of Chiang Rai
Mueang Chiang Rai, Thailand
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, is home to the small delightful city of Chiang Rai. This half day tour, with return hotel transfers, will show you the most historic temples and monuments, in and around the city, including the ornate and modern Wat Rong Khun temple.
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Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, is home to the small delightful city of Chiang Rai. This half day tour, with return hotel transfers, will show you the most historic temples and monuments, in and around the city, including the ornate and modern Wat Rong Khun temple.
Your half-day tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Chiang Rai and a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, said to have been the original home of the famous Emerald Buddha.
From here, continue to the peaceful Wat Phra Singha, a beautiful example of Lanna Thai religious architecture.
Then make a stop at Oub Kham Museum and Lanna Heritage Conservation Centre. You will view an incredible collection of artifacts from the Lanna kingdom, including ritual objects and royal treasures. Time permitting, you may take a tour of the remarkable Wat Rong Khun.
Wat Rong Khun (also known as the White Temple) is an impressive modern temple. Its construction began in 1998, and its expected to take several generations. Marvel at this amazing and ornate white temple, originally conceived by renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.
After Wat Rong Khun, head back into the city to visit Chiang Rai's busiest market before being delivered back to your hotel.
From here, continue to the peaceful Wat Phra Singha, a beautiful example of Lanna Thai religious architecture.
Then make a stop at Oub Kham Museum and Lanna Heritage Conservation Centre. You will view an incredible collection of artifacts from the Lanna kingdom, including ritual objects and royal treasures. Time permitting, you may take a tour of the remarkable Wat Rong Khun.
Wat Rong Khun (also known as the White Temple) is an impressive modern temple. Its construction began in 1998, and its expected to take several generations. Marvel at this amazing and ornate white temple, originally conceived by renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.
After Wat Rong Khun, head back into the city to visit Chiang Rai's busiest market before being delivered back to your hotel.
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