Chiang Rai Trip Overview
Sustainable developments by HRH The Princess Mother have benefitted Chiang Rai during her time at Doi Tung. The Swiss-inspired Royal Villa has been the backbone of her efforts by this beloved member of the Royal Family, is now open for the public to see.
• Wander around the mountain villa of The Princess Mother
• Join local Buddhists in pay respect at the Doi Tung temple
• Enter small settlements of ethnic minorities
• Breathe in the fresh mountain air at Doi Tung
• Return transfers from and to your hotel are included.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Chiang Rai, Thailand
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
Sustainable developments by HRH The Princess Mother have benefitted Chiang Rai during her time at Doi Tung. The Swiss-inspired Royal Villa has been the backbone of her efforts by this beloved member of the Royal Family, is now open for the public to see.
• Wander around the mountain villa of The Princess Mother
• Join local Buddhists in pay respect at the Doi Tung temple
• Enter small settlements of ethnic minorities
• Breathe in the fresh mountain air at Doi Tung
• Return transfers from and to your hotel are included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Doi Tung Royal Villa, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
Your English speaking guide will meet you at your Chiang Rai hotel before heading out into the surrounding mountains. The area known as Doi Tung is a collection of projects, instigated under the supervision of HRH The Princess Mother. The scenic drive into the mountains will bring you in and around the Doi Tung Royal Villa, the enclosed Doi Tung Development Project and the nearby Mae Fah Luang Botanical Gardens.
The Doi Tung Royal Villa was the first residence of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, The Princess Mother, and was used as a base from which The Princess Mother would oversee work on the Doi Tung development Project. She was personally involved in the development of the concept for The Royal Villa, hugely inspired by her residence in Lausanne, Switzerland, and closely supervised its construction, aided by the late HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, her daughter. A guided visit through all the available rooms will give visitors an impression of the simple lifestyle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra That Doi Tung, Doi Tung Mountain ดอยตุง, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
The nearby Wat Phra That Doi Tung, with its stunning location of around 2000 meters above sea level, is said to be the first shrine built in Lanna style and is a highly popular place of worship for both the Thai and Tai Yai from neighbouring Myanmar and Laos.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hill Tribe Villages, Doi Tung Development Project, Mae Fa Luang Thailand
On the way back from Doi Tung, we will make a stop at some of the hill tribe villages of the region. There are around 20 different hill tribes in all living along the border with Myanmar and on the Chiang Rai hills and mountains, yet only a few of these have the high visibility of the Akha and Hmong. Our half-day tour comes to an end as we bring you back to your booked hotel in Chiang Rai.
Duration: 1 hour
