Chiang Rai Trip Overview
When talking about Lanna history, Chiang Saen has taken a prominent spot in the history books. Its close proximity near Thailand’s Golden Triangle and charming location along the Mighty Mekong demands a visit, even if it is only for half a day.
• Dazzling Mekong views over the Golden Triangle
• Enjoy a comfortable boat ride downstream to Chiang Saen
• Gaze at the beautiful collection of Buddhist statues
• Climb to the top of a local temple for stunning views
• Return Transfers from and to your hotel are included.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chiang Rai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
When talking about Lanna history, Chiang Saen has taken a prominent spot in the history books. Its close proximity near Thailand’s Golden Triangle and charming location along the Mighty Mekong demands a visit, even if it is only for half a day.
• Dazzling Mekong views over the Golden Triangle
• Enjoy a comfortable boat ride downstream to Chiang Saen
• Gaze at the beautiful collection of Buddhist statues
• Climb to the top of a local temple for stunning views
• Return Transfers from and to your hotel are included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Golden Triangle, Sob Ruak Village, Chiang Saen 57150 Thailand
This half-day exploration of the Golden Triangle highlights starts with receiving a warm welcome from your English-speaking guide at your hotel. Together with your driver, we first drive towards the Golden Triangle. A trip to Chiang Rai would not be complete without seeing the renowned Golden Triangle first hand. This famed border location where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet on the Mekong River was once the centre of all poppy cultivation in the kingdom will mark the departing point for a leisurely downstream boat ride to Chiang Saen.
Formerly known as Wiang Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang, Chiang Saen once was the administrative centre of the Lanna Thai kingdom until this was moved to Chiang Rai in 1262. Up until today, it still keeps vestiges of its past glory through ruins of double city walls, antiques, and its distinctive Buddhist sculpture style that flourished during the city’s reign.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chiang Saen National Museum, 73FH+FM3, Wiang, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai 57150, Thailand
You will visit the Chiang Saen Museum, home of a remarkable collection of Buddha images and antiques that date back all the way when the town prospered from its Royal status.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Phaholyothin Road next to the Chiang Saen Museum, Chiang Saen Thailand
We continue our tour through interesting Chiang Saen with visits to the renowned Wat Chedi Luang, the lesser-known Wat Pasak
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, Chiang Saen Thailand
Ending at built by the former Lanna King Phangkharat as a shrine to contain Lord Buddha’s relics. Once you conquer the flight of stair behind this pagoda, it leads to a great vantage point to enjoy the Mekong vista that even gives the Golden Triangle’s viewing point a run for its money.
The last part of this 4-hour excursion is an air-conditioned ride back to Chiang Rai.
Duration: 1 hour
