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11 Hidden Gems in Chiang Rai Worth the Detour
For a walk, Khun Korn Waterfall. For sunrise, Doi Pha Tang on the Laos border. For a long lunch, Chivit Thamma Da on the river or Larb Sanam Keela by the stadium. For a temple without the crowds, Wat Phra Kaew, or the monkey caves of Wat Tham Pla. Eleven places just past the White, Blue and Black temples, each with the one thing to get right.
The 10 Best Hotels in Chiang Rai, Ranked
This one splits neatly in two: riverside and mountain resorts at the plush end, and cheap central beds at the other, including both B2 branches and a hostel on Jetyod Road. Le Méridien takes top spot.
The 10 Best Nightlife Spots in Chiang Rai, Ranked
Chiang Rai's night scene here is mostly small city-center bars with live music, plus a couple of expat-run pubs and two wine bars for a quieter evening. O'Kane's Irish Pub takes the top spot, though Swansong Bar is the one I'd point at for cheap beer and a pool table. Nearly everything sits within walking distance of the Clock Tower, and prices stay modest.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Chiang Rai, Ranked
Ten places to eat in Chiang Rai, from Larb Sanam Keela and Barrab's northern Thai cooking to the riverside gardens at Chivit Thamma Da and Locus's fine dining.
The 10 Best Spas & Wellness Spots in Chiang Rai, Ranked
This is mostly straightforward Thai massage shops in and around central Chiang Rai, with a meditation center, a riverside resort spa and a hot springs place breaking up the run. Chiang Rai Nice Massage takes the top spot for a plain room and very good hands.
The 10 Best Temples & Cultural Sites in Chiang Rai, Ranked
This one's temple-heavy, six Buddhist sites plus a few outliers like a black timber art complex, a golden city clock tower and the royal villa at Doi Tung. Rong Suea Ten takes top spot, though Wat Huay Pla Kang gives you more to actually do with its giant Guan Yin and climbable pagoda.
The 9 Best Activities & Tours in Chiang Rai, Ranked
This lot is heavily outdoors: mountain parks, waterfalls, viewpoints and a hot spring, with only a couple of things you could call city stops. The Golden Triangle takes the top spot, though Doi Tung Royal Villa is the one I'd carve out a morning for if gardens and Lanna architecture are your thing. Most of it sits well outside town, so you'll want wheels.
The 9 Best Markets in Chiang Rai, Ranked
This lot splits three ways: night markets you eat your way through, working wet markets that peak at dawn or mid afternoon, and a couple of big hardware barns on Phahon Yothin that snuck in under the shopping banner. The Night Bazaar tops it, though the Saturday Walking Street is the better night out.