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Start the journey from pick you up from hotel in Chiang Mai go to Chiang Rai the northern Thailand, visit Chiang Rai’s most impressive temples White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) , Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) , Black House Museum (Baan Dam), Long Neck Village and The golden Triangle (+Boat Ride). Half way break to relax at Mae Kachan Hot Spring
First, visit Wat Rong Khun better known as the White Temple is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. Wat Rong Khun is a unique temple that stands out through the white color and the use of pieces of glass in the plaster, sparkling in the sun. The white color signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the Buddhas wisdom and the Dhamma, the Buddhist teachings.
Enjoy Thai buffet for lunch at the local restaurant
Next, visit Wat Rong Suea Ten, better known as the Blue Temple, is a Buddhist temple that stands out from the others because of its sapphire blue color. Wat Rong Suea Ten translates to House of the dancing tiger. The temple was named after the tigers that once roamed the area.The main building is the viharn, the assembly hall. Huge Naga snakes guard its entrance. The richly adorned gable is in the traditional Lanna style with intricate floral motifs.
Then, visit The Black House is a complex of 40 buildings, most made of dark teak wood, set in large, beautiful gardens. In Thai known as Baan Dam, meaning Black House, the buildings house a collection of paintings, sculptures, silver and gold items, animal bones and skins. The architecture of the Black House is a mix of Lanna, Laotian and South East Asian styles, both traditional and modern.
Visit the Long Neck Karen Village. Learn about the tribe’s traditions and lifestyle, including their distinctive practice of elongating their necks with brass coils.
Uncover the secrets of Thailand’s famed The Golden Triangle. Enjoy Boat trip along Mekong river, Where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet.
Lastly, stop at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, A natural hot spring. Here, you’ll have a chance to observe the steam rising from the mineral-rich water and also relax your half way back to Chiang Mai
Happy Experience head back to Chiang Mai, arrived at your hotel around 10:00 PM.
HIGHLIGHTS
Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai on a day trip in Northern Thailand
Visit the White Temple is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand
Visit Wat Rong Suea Ten, better known as the Blue Temple
Visit Black House Museum and Long Neck Village
Visit The Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet
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