⛩️ Chiang Rai
Quieter and less visited than its famous neighbour, Chiang Rai trades crowds for hill country, tea plantations and the surreal White Temple. The border ranges toward Laos and Myanmar start just outside town.
Worth knowing: It works best as two or three days rather than a day trip from Chiang Mai — the road takes three hours each way and you would miss the point.
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Best time to visit Chiang Rai
Thailand has more than one weather pattern — these months suit Chiang Rai specifically.
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