Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
Singha Park Chiang Rai
Singha Park Chiang Rai
CONTENTS
HOW TO GET THERE 7 ATTRACTIONS 10 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai 10 Amphoe Mae Lao 18 Amphoe Mae Chan 19 Amphoe Phan 22 Amphoe Phaya Mengrai 23 Amphoe Mae Suai 23 Amphoe Doi Luang 26 Amphoe Khun Tan 27 Amphoe Chiang Saen 27 Amphoe Mae Sai 32 Amphoe Thoeng 35 Amphoe Mae Fa Luang 37 Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao 43 Amphoe Chiang Khong 45 Amphoe Wiang Kaen 47 EVENTS & FESTIVALS 48 LOCAL PRODUCTS 50 INTERESTING ACTIVITIES 50 Travel along Kok River, 50 Agro tourism 51 Horse Riding 53 Golf Courses 53 Walking Street 53 Spa/Traditional Thai Massage 53 Mineral Water Bath 54 City Tour by Tram/Electric Tram 54 EXAMPLES OF TOUR PROGRAMMES 55 FACILITIES IN CHIANG RAI 55 Accommodations 55 Restaurants 72 Travel Agents 76 USEFUL CALLS 78 Doi Mae Salong Tea plantation ChiangCHIANG Rai RAI Thai Term Glossary from Bangkok. Mostly mountainous, it reaches Amphoe: District the Mae Khong River to the north and borders Ban: Village on both Myanmar and Laos.The province is Chedi: Stupa or Pagoda rich in tourism resources in term of natural Khao or Doi or Phu: Mountain attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past Khlong: Canal civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes Ko: Island who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang Rai is Mueang: Town or City also a tourism gateway into Myanmar and Laos. Namtok: Waterfall Tambon: Sub-district Administration Tham: Cave Chiang Rai is administratively divided into 18 Ubosot or Bot: ordination hall in a temple districts; namely, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Viharn: Image hall in a temple Amphoe Wiang Chai, Amphoe Mae Lao, Wat: Temple Amphoe Mae Chan, Amphoe Wiang Chiang Rung, Note: English spelling here given tries to Amphoe Phan, Amphoe Phaya Mengrai, Amphoe approximate Thai pronunciation. Posted signs Pa Daet, Amphoe Mae Suai, Amphoe Doi Luang, may be di erently. When seeking help from a Amphoe Khun Tan, Amphoe Chiang Saen, Amphoe Thai for directions, point to the Thai spellings Mae Sai , Amphoe Thoeng, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, given after each place name. Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao, Amphoe Wiang Kaen and Amphoe Chiang Khong. Chiang Rai Legend has it that Chiang Rai was founded Boundary by Phaya Mengrai. He later relocated to rule North borders with The Republic Chiang Mai, and subsequently, was succeeded of The Union of Myanmar by his son Phaya Chai Songkhram, the next South borders with Phayao ruler of Chiang Rai - a Chiang Mai vassal. Three East borders with The Lao People’s hundred years ago Chiang Rai was a ghost town Democratic Republic since the war refugees either eed to other West borders with Chiang Mai towns or were forcibly displaced to the south. In 1910, under the reign of the King Rama V the HOW TO GET THERE Great, Chiang Rai’s status was elevated from a By Car vassal town to Mueang Chiang Rai - to be part of Visitors can travel in a loop. From Amphoe In Buri an administrative circle used at that time called of Sing Buri Province, take Highway No. 11 passing Monthon. Chiang Saen, Fang, and Phayao were Tak Fa – Wang Thong – Phitsanulok – Uttaradit administratively under it. Eventually, Mueang – Den Chai – Phrae – Rong Kwang. Turn left on Chiang Rai became a province. to Highway No. 103 towards Amphoe Ngao. The northern most province of Thailand, Chiang Rai Take a right turn onto Highway No. 1 that leads is situated on the Kok River basin 416 metres through Phayao to Chiang Rai Province. The above sea level. With an area of some 11,678 total distance is 785 km. On the way back, use the square kilometres. It is about 829 kilometres Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai route via Amphoe Mae
Chiang Rai 7 Suai – Wiang Pa Pao – Mae Khachan – Doi Saket. -Thai Airways Tel: 1566, 0 2628 2000, Enjoy the forest landscapes along the way. 0 5371 1179, 0 5371 5207 On arrival in Chiang Mai, take Highway No. 11 www.thaiairways.com via Lamphun and Lampang and onto Highway -Nok Air Tel: 0 2900 9955, 1318, No. 1 to go back to Bangkok. www.nokair.com By Bus Chiang Rai Airport Tel: 0 5379 8000, 0 5379 8170 The Transport Company Limited provides daily services of air-conditioned and regular coaches, Transportation within Chiang Rai leaving the Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal and to Other Provinces (Chatuchak) on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road. For The Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1 near the Night more information, contact Tel: 0 2936 2842-66 Bazaar offers bus services to other districts Ext. 614, 325, Call Centre: 1490, book tickets online: of Chiang Rai and neighbouring provinces. Tel: 0 2793 8111, or visit www.transport.co.th. Contact the Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1, Tel: 0 Coaches offered by private companies also 5371 5952. For ight passengers, the Mae Fah depart here including Thai Route (a pool Luang- Chiang Rai International Airport taxi of 19 private companies) Tel: 0 2269 6999, service goes to the city and other places within www.thairoute.com/ Siam First Tour Tel: 0 2954 the province. Taxi charges are by distance. 3601-4, 0 5371 1882, 0 5371 9064, 0 5371 4386/ Contact the Chiang Rai Airport Carservice Chok Rung Tawi Tour Tel: 0 2936 4275-6, 0 5377 Cooperative Limited from 8.00 a.m.–9.00 p.m., 4724-5/Cherd Chai Tour Tel: 0 5377 3494, 08 Tel: 0 5379 8223. 1950 2982 /Karuehad Tour, Tel: 0 5374 2429, 0 5377 3955/Green Bus offers buses to the Transportation to other Provinces upper part of the Northern Region Tel: 0 5371 The Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 o ers bus services to 1154, 0 5371 1141 Ext. 8000, www.greenbus Chiang Mai, Phayao, Phrae, Lampang, Mae Sot, thailand.com/Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2 Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Pattaya, Rayong, Nakhon Tel: 0 5371 1369, 0 5377 3989. Ratchasima, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom. By Train Loei, Udon Thani and Khon Kaen, Contact the The State Railway of Thailand operates daily Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2, Tel: 0 5377 3989. services from Hua Lamphong Railway station, Song Thaeo charged at 10 Baht runs between Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Then catch a local bus Bus Terminal 1 and 2. further from Arcade Bus terminal, Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. For train information call 1690, Distances from Mueang Chiang Rai 0 2220 4444 www.thairealticket.com to neighboring districts By Air Wiang Chai 12 Kilometres There are many direct ights from Bangkok to Mae Lao 15 Kilometres Chiang Rai every day by; Wiang Chiang Rung 24 Kilometres -Thai Air Asia Tel: 0 2515 9999, Mae Chan 29 Kilometres 0 5379 8275-6, Phan 46 Kilometres www.airasia.com Phaya Mengrai 48 Kilometres Pa Daet 52 Kilometres
8 Chiang Rai King Mengrai the Great Memorial Mae Suai 52 Kilometres which is now enshrined in Chiang Mai. Doi Luang 57 Kilometres A special feature is the Lanna-style Ubosot Khun Tan 60 Kilometres and the wooden door panels carved by Chiang Saen 60 Kilometres Chiang Rai contemporary craftsmen. Tel: Mae Sai 61 Kilometres 0 5371 1735, 0 5374 4523 Thoeng 64 Kilometres Mae Fa Luang 65 Kilometres Wat Phra Kaeo (วัดพระแก้ว) Wiang Pa Pao 91 Kilometres In 1354, during the reign of King Sam Fang Chiang Khong 114 Kilometres Kaen, who ruled Chiang Mai, lightning struck Wiang Kaen 127 Kilometres the chedi of Wat Phra Kaeo, situated on Trai Rat Road, Tambon Wiang, and cracked it Distances from Chiang Rai to Nearby open. A Buddha image gilded with gold leaf Provinces on black lacquer was found inside the broken Phayao 94 kilometres chedi. When that black lacquer came off, a Chiang Mai 182 kilometres beautiful jade gure was then seen concealed within it. This Emerald Buddha is now housed at ATTRACTIONS the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai On 21 October, 1990, enshrined in the Ho Phra Yok King Mengrai the Great Memorial (อนุสาวรีย์ or Hall of the Jade Buddha, a replica crafted พ่อขุนเม็งรายมหาราช) from jade–Phra Yok Chiang Rai or Phra Phuttha is located in the town on the intersection Rattanakon Nawuttiwatsanuson Mongkhon– leading to Mae Chan. Originally, King Mengrai was commissioned to honour the late Princess was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen Yang Mother’s 90th birthday anniversary . The adjacent (an ancient town on the bank of the Mae two-storey modern Lanna style building is a Khong around Chiang Saen) before Chiang Rai museum or Huang Luang Saeng Kaeo - a reinforced was established as the administrative concrete building lined with teak wood both centre in 1262. He consolidated his power by outside and inside. It houses various revered merging the di erent city in the North and Buddha images including Phra Chao Than Chai, founded the Lanna Thai Kingdom in 1296 with Phra Prot Lok, Phra Phuttha Si Chiang Rai, as Chiang Mai as the capital. well as, a display of modern Buddhist art and culture, Tel: 0 5371 1385, Fax. 0 5371 5875 King Mengrai Stupa (กู่พญามังราย) www.watphrakaew-chiangrai.com open from in front of Wat Ngam Mueang atop Doi Ngam 7.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Mueang in Mueang district was built by King Chaisongkramto contain the remains of Wat Phrathat Doi Thong (วัดพระธาตุดอยทอง) his father (King Mengrai). is situated on At Amnuai Road, behind the City Hall, Doi Chom Thong and the bank of Wat Phra Sing (วัดพระสิงห์) Mae Nam Kok. Legend has it that this temple is located near the townhall used to house a was built by Phraya Ruean Kaeo, the ruler of major Buddha statue, the Phra Buddha Sihing Chaiyanarai City in 940. The Chedi was collapsed
10 Chiang Rai Wat Phra Sing Wat Phra Sing by an earthquake. When Phaya Mengrai spotted Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. A white ordination the strategic location on which to establish hall–Phra Ubosot-is decorated with silver Mueang Chiang Rai from the top of Doi Chom glittering pieces of mirrors. There are large Thong, a new chedi was constructed there. mural paintings of the Lord Buddha in dif- The 108-post City Pillar known as Sao Sadue ferent gestures. A gable-is decorated with Mueang-the City Navel Pillar or centre of the a gable apex, a leaf-shaped gable-edging- city-is also installed here to commemorate in the shapes of Phya Naga, dragon and Phaya Mengrai and to celebrate His Majesty mythical creatures, which are entirely made King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 6th cycle birthday of white stucco. There are viharn, small hall anniversary. His Majesty came to anoint the for recitation surroundedthe ordination hall, pillar on 27 January, 1988. It is much revered museum, reception pavilion. The gallery by devotees gathering to pay their respects exhibits paintings of Achan Chaloemchai with a bathing ceremony, Tel: 0 5371 6055. Khositphiphat. Posters, drawing albums and T-shirts are available. The earnings will con- Wat Rong Khun (วัดร่องขุ่น) tribute to the fund for building the temple. is located at Ban Rong Khun, Tambon Pa O It opens daily at 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. Please Don Chai, along Phahonyothin roadside at call Tel: 0 5367 3579 Fax: 0 5367 3539 www. Km. 816, approximately12 km. from the city. watrongkhun.org This temple was designed and built by Achan
12 Chiang Rai Wat Rong Khun
Wat Phrathat Chom Sak (วัดพระธาตุจอมสัก) The temple name was later changed to or formerly known as Wat Phrathat Doi Ban Yang Phrathat Chom Sak. For further details, contact is located in Tambon Ban Du. The temple was Tel: 0 5370 3196. built in the period of Yonok Chaiyaburi Si Chiang Saen. During the reign of Phrachao Phangkharat, Suan Somdet Phra Srinagarindra (สวน the 24th king of the Yonok Dynasty, a senior monk สมเด็จพระศรีนครินทร์) named Phra Phutthakhosachan from Koson district has beautiful scenery and a shady atmosphere, in Suthammawadi city brought 16 pieces of comprising a wide lotus lake on an area of 223 the Lord Buddha’s relics from then Ceylon and rai. The all-year round full lake is best suitable gave them to the king. King Phangkharat for recreation since the water is cool and clear. had a royal command to divide the relics It is surrounded by recreational pavilions and into 3 portions to be enshrined separately gardens of palm and bamboo trees on the at Phrathat (pagoda) Chom Thong, Phrathat slope of a hill. Next to the park is the School of Chom Kitti, and Phrathat Doi Ban Yang. Traditional and Alternative Medicine of Chiang In 1947, Phra Khruba Khamla Sangwaro Rai Rajabhat University, which provides health presided over the renovation of Phrathat care based on traditional medicine of Doi Ban Yang. A new pagoda was built to Lanna wisdom. For more information, contact cover the old one, together with a Wihan, Tel: 0 5370 3388. teakwood Buddha image hall on stilts. To get there: Take the Chiang Rai-Mae Chan
Wat Phra Kaeo Chiang Rai 13 Route to get to an entrance through the back of of the materials brought from China. Tel: the university. The park is located about 9 km. 0 5391 7093, 0 5391 7097 www.mfu.ac.th from the town of Chiang Rai. Namtok Khun Kon (น้ำาตกขุนกรณ์) The Sirindhorn Chinese Language and is a 70 metre waterfall–the scenic highest Culture Center (ศูนย์ภาษาวัฒนธรรมจีนสิรินธร) waterfall in Chiang Rai–is located on Doi is in Mae Fah Luang University. This was estab- Chang, within the Lam Nam Kok National Park, lished through the cooperation of Mae Fa Luang Tambon Mae Kon.Along the route to the site University and the People’s Republic of China. are shady natural surroundings. The center was built as a memorial to honor Her To get there: take Highway No.1211. After 18 Royal Highness Princess grandmother’s 100th km. turn right and proceed for another11 km. birthday as a symbol of friendship between the via Highway No. 1208. Or travel along Highway two nations. The center’s design was drawn to No. 1 (Chiang Rai-Phayao route) for about adhere as depicted in China. The architecture 15 km., where there is a right turn to proceed replicate the Suzhou Chinese structure, build- 17 km. further before reachingthe National ing decorations and the garden ornaments by Park’s ranger station. Then, a 30-minute hike complying with the design layouts and using to the waterfall. The total distance is 1,400 authentic materials shipped from China. The metres. Contact Lam Nam Kok National Park, roo ng tiles, the doors and the marble tiles Tel: 08 0036 5100. laid at the entrance are all examples of a few
Oub Kham Museum
14 Chiang Rai Tai Yuan Hall of Arts (หอศิลป์ไตยวน) Museum. There are important architectural displays drawings from a ballpoint pen, buildings. Ho Kham is a teak building where depicting changesin ways of life, Thai ancient wood-carved candle holders are ex- society, time, Buddha images in different hibited, and Phra Phrato, an ancient wooden styles of art of the past periods, as well as Buddha image of the Lanna period is housed. wood carvings and books on local arts of the Ho Kham Noi keeps the so-called Wiang Ta North. All the works were created by Achan mural paintings from Wat Pa Wiang Ta Chalong Phinitsuwan, a former art teacher at in Phrae. Many plants found in the park area Samakkhiwitthayakhom School. It is open on are of fragrant varieties and rare species. There Tuesday-Sunday from 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. is also a bronze statue of HRH the Princess For further details, contact Tel: 0 5371 2137. Mother sculptured by Khun Misiem Yipinsoi. To get there: From the Pratu Chiang Mai Furthermore, an open museum is available Intersection, go along the way for 600 m. to for a temporary display of artworks and other Talat Den Ha and turn left into Soi 3 for around functions. Initially, the park area was used 150 m. The hall is on the left-hand side before for Wai Sa Mae Fah Luang, a ceremony to reaching Wat Chetuphon. pay homage to HRH the Princess Mother. The park is open on Tuesday to Sunday from Oub Kham Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์อูบคำา) 8.00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Admission is 200 Baht. is located at 81/1 Na Khai Road, Tambon Rob For further details, contact Tel: 0 5371 6605-7, Wiang near Den Ha market, 1 kilometre from the Fax: 0 5371 2429, or visit www.maefahluang.org. centre of town. The collection embraces objects used in the royal courts such as Lanna court, Hilltribe Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์ชาวเขา) Khum Chao Phare and khum Chao Chiang is located on Thanalai Road. Operated by Mai some parts are from northeast Myanmar, the Population and Community Development southwest China and Vietnam which are about Association-Chiang Rai Branch, the museum 500-1,000 years old. Admire 120 year old provides a slide presentation on ways of living ancient fabrics, Sin Mai Kham-golden silk and displays articles, tools, utensils, and tribal skirt-from the Mandalay, the golden throne, attire. It also gathers interesting information king’s golden costumes and silver ornaments. on six major hilltribes of Thailand: Akha, Lisu, A golden bowl used by royals, is a masterpiece. Karen, Muser, Yao, and Hmong. It is open on All of those shown the glory of the kingdom Monday-Friday from 9.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. in the past. It opens daily from 08.00 a.m.- Admission is 50 Baht. For more information, 6.00 p.m. Admission for adults is 300 Baht contact Tel: 0 5374 0088. and for children 100 Baht. Tel: 0 5371 3349. www.oubkhammuseum.com Bo Namphu Ron Pha Soet (บ่อนำ้าร้อนผาเสริฐ) is a hot spring well located 20 km. from the town Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park of Chiang Rai. Eleven rooms are available for (Rai Mae Fah Luang) (อุทยานศิลปวัฒนธรรม soaking and taking a spring bath. Besides, there แม่ฟ้าหลวง) is an open-air pool for soaking, traditional is situated one kilometre from the Oub Kham massage, and a campsite. A mineral water bath
Chiang Rai 15 is priced at 50-120 Baht, and 30 Baht for an Organisation, Tel: 0 5370 3262. In the same open-air bath. The place is operated by the Doi area, there is also Namtok Pong Phrabat, a Hang Sub-district Administration Organisation, waterfallsituated in the Lamnam Kok National Tel: 0 5317 0545-6 www.doihang.com. Park. It features rapids with small slopes and To get there: Take Na Khai Road toward the cascades in layers amidst a shady ambience. Den Ha Intersection. For more details, contact Natural surroundings of beautiful plants Tel: 08 1594 4916. make it suitable for a recreational place and admiration of the beauty of nature. Namphu Ron Pong Phrabat (นำ้าพุร้อนโป่ง พระบาท) Tham Pha Tong (ถำ้าผาตอง) is a hot spring not far from town. Follow is a cave located in Ban Tham Pha Tong, Tambon Phahonyothin Road for around 7 km., and, Tha Sut. From town, take the Chiang Rai-Mae at Km. 836-837, turn left into the lane beside Chan Road for 19 km. and, at Km. 848, turn right the Ban Du Market for another 3 km. There are in front of Wat Mae Khaotom Tha Sut for 11 rooms for soaking or taking a bath at the another 3 km. Apart from Tham Pha Tong, there price of 50 Baht per person. It is operated by are Tham Sai Than and Tham Mae Khrua. The the Ban Du Sub-district Administration interesting thing here is the coconut shell
Hilltribe Museum
16 Chiang Rai carving group led by Sala Khamchan Yano. a National Artist–this is one of the most beautiful They make a coconut shell dipper for taking clock towers in Thailand that was built in 2005 water, with its wooden handle carved into to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. There is a gures depicting the ways of living of the 5-minute light and sound display at this golden people of Lanna. For more information, clock tower every night at 7.00 p.m., 8.00 p.m. contact Tel: 0 5318 1086, 08 1602 4775. and 9.00 p.m.
King Rama IX Footprint Pavilion (ศาลา Suan Tung Lae Khom Chiang Rai Park รอยพระบาท รัชกาลที่ ๙) (สวนตุงและโคมเฉลิมพระเกียรติฯ) is located on Doi Yot, Fort Mengrai Maharaj. Located on Thanalai Road (opposite the Hill This pavilion is where people study the history Tribe Museum), this park was previously a of the battle between the Royal Thai Army 100 year-old female prison. When it was and the defunct Communist Party of relocated, the Chiang Rai Municipality Thailand at Doi Yao–Doi Pha Mon, Amphoe functionally transformed this landscape Khun Tan. The 473rd Infantry Battalion gained into activity and knowledge areas like victory by taking over Hill 1188 on Doi Phaya constructing jogging paths, pavements, a Phiphak. On 27 February, 1982, His Majesty rock garden, pavilion, and playground, as King Bhumibol Adulyadej together with Her well as, a former female jailhouse into an Majesty Queen Sirikit, Her Royal Highness exhibition building housing traditional Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Her Royal costumes of 30 different ethnic groups Highness Princess Soamsavali visited the army living in Chiang Rai–Lue Chiang Rung, Lahu, base and the local people at Phaya Phiphak Chinese, Lua, Haw, Tai Yong, Lue Chiang Kham, Base on Doi Yao. On that auspicious occasion, Karen, Laotian, Akha, Lue Huai Meng, etc. His Majesty King Bhumibol gave his footprint In addition, there are displays of Tung or stamp on the plaster as morale for his soldiers. traditional flags used in various rituals. To celebrate the auspicious occasion of the They are made from different materials; 80th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the such as, fabric, mulberry paper, coloured King 5th December, 2007, these footprints paper, crafted wood, gold, brass, iron, zinc, were installed in the Pavilion in front of the 3rd lead, tin, etc. It is open from 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Infantry Battalion and 17th Infantry Regiment, For more details, contact the Department Meng Rai Maharaj Military Camp and in the of Education, Chiang Rai Municipality, Tel: hall on Doi Yot. It is open daily from 8.30 a.m. 0 5371 1333. -4.30 p.m. For more details, contact Tel: 0 5371 1205. Baandam Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์บ้านดำา) Covering over 100 rai, it comprises more than Chiang Rai Clock Tower (หอนาฬิกาเฉลิมพระเกียรติฯ) 25 buildings of pure and applied northern is located in the tra c circle of Banpha Prakan architectural styles. Belonging to the Thai Road, Suk Sathit Road, and Chet Yot Road. With National Visual Artist Thawan Duchanee, the support of the Chiang Rai Municipality and Baandam Museum exhibits folk art of local designed by Achan Chalermchai Kositpipat– artists from the past to the present together
Chiang Rai 17 with a large collection of rare folk appliances Amphoe Mae Lao from the old days. Most of the buildings are Phrathat Chom Mok Kaeo (พระธาตุจอม in black and elaborately decorated with หมอกแก้ว) woodcarvings and animal horns like bu aloes, is a chedi (pagoda) located in Ban Dong antlers, as well as, elephant bones, etc. Mafueang, Tambon Chom Mok Kaeo. No Baandam Museum is located at 414, Mu 13, evidence can be found to tell when the chedi Tambon Nang Lae. was built. Initially, a villager found a termite To get there: from the provincialcity of Chiang mole that looked like a chedi on a small hill, Rai, take the Chiang Rai-Mae Chan Road for 10 and broken pottery scattered over the ground. km. pass the Chiangrai Rajabhat University, Everyone who wishes to enter this forested area and about 100 m from the Serm Suk Company. must show their respect and ask for permission Then, turn left at the sign, Soi 1, the entrance rst. The villagers here have believed that the to Ban Mae Pu Kha, Mu 13, for about 200 metres. termite mole was where bones of a member The Museum is on the left-hand side. Opens of a royal family in the past had been kept. daily from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Closed at 12.00 It is surmised that the chedi was later built to –1.00 p.m.). A contact letter is required for group cover the mole. For more details, contact Tel: visitors in advance. For more details, Tel: 0 5370 0 5318 4166-7. 5834, 08 1668 5678, www.thawanduchanee.com To get there: From the Den Ha Intersection,
Baandam Museum
18 Chiang Rai Wat Tham Pa Acha Thong follow the Den Ha - Dong Mada Road and pass Unit was chosen as a new centre. There are the Ban Nong Phak Hueat Wildlife Breeding and currently many species of wildlife; such as, Research Centre before reaching the chedi, a Sambar deer, barking deer, clouded leopard, distance of 24 km. shing cat, Asiatic black bear, bear cat, palm civet, peacock, domestic fowl, python, Indian Mae Lao Wildlife Breeding and Research python, elongated tortoise, etc. Open daily Centre (สถานีเพาะเลี้ยงสัตว์ป่าแม่ลาว) from 8.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m. For more details, Enter this 1,093 rai centre via the intersection Tel: 08 1882 4404, 08 9999 8816. of Mu 10 of Ban Nong Phak Hueat or Ban Huai San Phlapphla, Tambon Chom Mok Amphoe Mae Chan Kaeo, Amphoe Mae Lao, 20 kilometres from Wat Tham Pa Acha Thong (สำานักปฏิบัติธรรม the provincial city of Chiang Rai. Formerly, ถำ้าป่าอาชาทอง) it was managed by the Doi Tung Wildlife or known as the temple where the monks ride Breeding and Research Centre with the horses to go on their alms round in the morning. limited area of mountainous surroundings It is located in Tambon Si Kham on a remote covering 149 rai. It was difficult to provide high hill. Phra Khruba Nueachai, the abbot, grass for the deer family. As a result, the area who is a former cavalryman, therefore,allows at the Mae San Watershed Management the monks and novices to use a horse as a
Chiang Rai 19 vehicle to go on the morning alms round, 9.00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. Admission is 200 Baht for which begins around 7.00 a.m., to the village adults and 50 Baht for children. For more of Si Muen Rai, covering a total distance of information, contact Tel: 0 5365 3038, around 5 km. 0 5365 3040, Fax: 0 5365 3039. To get there: Take Highway No. 1 (Chiang Rai- Mae Sai Route) for about 28 km., and pass Wat Muen Phut (วัดหมื่นพุทธ) Amphoe Mae Chan for about 4-5 km. Then, is a temple located in Ban Pa Rai, Tambon Tha turn into a lane o the main road, beside Wat Khao Plueak. From the town of Chiang Rai, Mae Kham Luang, and follow the direction take the Chiang Rai-Mae Chan Road for signs all the way to Wat Tham Pa Acha Thong 11 km., and then turn right to follow Highway for around 5-7 km. The road from the bridge 1209 for another 29 km. The temple houses to Lan Phra Kaeo (the ground for alms taking) is Phra Sangkhachai, the world’s largest happy around 2 km. long and accessible by car. The Buddha, measuring 15x19 m. Thestatue built views along the roadsides are refreshing. in Nanjing, the People’s Republic of China, For further details, contact the Si Kham Sub- consists of separable brass parts. For further district Administration Organisation at Tel:/Fax: details, contact Tel: 0 5376 7040. 0 5366 5073. Wat Phrathat Chom Chan (วัดพระธาตุจอมจันทร์) Namphu Ron Pa Tueng or Namphu Ron is located in Tambon San Sai. The temple was Huai Hin Fon (Chanpha Ap Namrae) (นำ้าพุ constructed by Khruba Thip in 1915. One night ร้อนป่าตึงหรือนำ้าพุร้อนห้วยหินฝน) in a dream, he saw a beam of light rising toward is located in Tambon Pa Tueng on an area of the sky and green lights glittering over a hill for a nearly 10 rai. There are many hot spring wells. while. Next morning, he went to explore the hill Some springs can gush as high as 7 m. Hot and found that it was a good place with a water continues to owregularly. Seven small surrounding ditch and no parts of it connecting rooms and 2 common rooms are available to any other hills around the area. Thus, he invited for soaking at the price of 100 Baht per person. the villagers to jointly build a chedi (pagoda). For further details, contact Tel: 08 1992 1472. In 1925, monk’s cells, a Wihan (image hall), To get there: From the Mae Chan T-junction, and a Sala (pavilion) were constructed, and the follow Highway 1089 (Mae Chan-Tha Ton) temple was named Wat Phrathat Chom Chan. for around 7 km. The temple had dwelling monks until 1937 when a forest re burned down the pavilion Museum of Buddha Images (พิพิธภัณฑ์พระ) and monk’s cells, leaving only the image hall is located 6 km. from town on the Mae Chan- and the chedi. Therefore, the faithful villagers Chiang Saen Road. Gathered here are top ancient built a new temple on the lower ground, 300 m images, amulets of all past periods; such as, away from the old site. Since then the temple Dvaravati, Chiang Saen, Sukhothai, UThong, was deserted until 1999, when it has been renovated. Lop Buri, and Ayutthaya, and many sacred For further details, contact Tel: 0 5377 2129. objects from overseas. It is open daily from
20 Chiang Rai Wat Phrathat Chom Chan Ban Lo Cha (บ้านหล่อชา) Development Association (PDA-Chiang Rai). is on Tha Ton–Mae Chan Road. From Lan Thong This village was the winner of the 7th Thailand Village, turn left onto Highway No. 1089, Tourism Awards in 2008 in the culture Mae Chan-Tha Ton, Kio Sa Tai T-junction, category. The admission fee is 80 Baht/person. between Km. 54-55, pass the police kiosk, and For more details, contact Tel:/Fax: 0 5371 9167, this Akha hill tribe village is on the left-hand 0 5374 0088. side. They migrated from southern China and have settled in the northern part of Thailand Amphoe Phan for more than 100 years. The Akha or also Wat Phrathat Chom Wae (วัดพระธาตุจอมแว่) known in Thai as the Iko still preserve their is located in Mu 2, Tambon Mueang Phan, on indigenous lifestyle and traditions, which Chom Wae (old) Road. The people of Amphoe visitors can enjoy; such as, the swing cere- Phan and nearby districts worship this sacred mony (Lo Chingcha), New Year’s Day (Pi Mai Khai pagoda. A fair is held every year on the full Daeng), hunting with handmade equipment, moon day in the ninth lunar month to pay animal husbandry, textile weaving, sewing, homage to the pagoda. It has been believed and smithing. Ban Lo Chais one of the that someone who pays homage and prays community-based cultural tourismvillages will succeed in making a business deal. For supported by the Population and Community further details, contact Tel: 0 5372 1821.
Doi Luang National Park
22 Chiang Rai Doi Luang National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ visitors will pass the Huai Tat Khwan Reservoir. ดอยหลวง) The intact forest landscapes make an ideal covers an area in Amphoe Mae Suai, Amphoe relaxing spot. Namtok Tat Khwan is a medium Phan, Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao in Chiang Rai, -sized, single-tiered waterfall at the height of Amphoe Wang Nuea in Lampang and Amphoe 20 metres. It originates from a stream of Mae Chai, Amphoe Mueang in Phayao. It Amphoe Wiang Chiang Rung on the west, which has an area of 731,250 rai (1,170 million passes Ban Yao Tat Khwan, ends at the cli of square metres) with a topography of the waterfall, and then cascades down to Huai high mountains whose peak is Doi Luang. Tat Khwan Reservoir. Tat Khwan derives its It contains mixed deciduous forest, evergreen name from a phenomenon, which is a whitish forest and deciduous dipterocarp forest. fog covering this area like white smoke in the There are diverse kinds of wildlife and birds. cool season, Tel: 0 5371 4914. To get there: take the route Chiang Rai–Phayao for 58 km. to get to Ban Pu Kaeng. At km. 773. Amphoe Mae Suai turn right and go on for 9 km. to the national Wat Phrachao Thongthip (วัดพระเจ้าทองทิพย์) park o ce. One interesting tourist attraction is located on the Chiang Rai - Chiang Mai Road. there is Namtok Pu Kaeng, a beautiful massive From the town of Chiang Rai, turn right at Km. waterfall in Chiang Rai. It has 9 tiers containing 121 in Ban Huai Som, and drive on past Tambon lots of stalagmites and stalactites. Camping Si Thoi for around 6 km. According to history, and forest trekking are available. Please in 1533 the King of Chiang Mai allowed call 0 5316 3363, 08 1960 2456 or contact his daughter to marry King Phothisan of the office in Bangkok at Tel: 0 2562 0760 Sisattanakhanahut (Lao PDR), but she had www.dnp.go.th. no son. So, she went to ask for a son from Phrachao Thongthip, a Buddha image. Later, Amphoe Phaya Mengrai she gave the king a son who was named Namtok Tat Khwan Forest Park (วนอุทยาน Prince Chaiyachetthathirat. When the prince นำ้าตกตาดควัน) was 12 years old, the King of Chiang Mai, his is situated in Ban Mae Tam Nam Tok,Mu 6, grandfather, died without an heir to the throne. Tambon Tat Khwan, 74.5 kilometres from the The noblemen asked for the prince to reign provincial city of Chiang Rai. From Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai. King Phothisan agreed and let proceed via Highway No. 1152 to Amphoe Phaya the prince bring along with him the Buddha Mengrai, which will take about 40 kilometres. image. The prince cruised along the Mekong, Take a northern left turn onto Highway No. 1174 Kok, and Lao Rivers. When the boat arrived for Ban Pa Muang. The distance is 14 kilometres. at the present location of the temple, it got Then, turn left to Ban Mae Tam Nam Tok via stranded and was unable to continue the trip. Krom Yothathikan Road (Ban Pa Muen-Ban San Therefore, the image was moved ashore and Wiang route) about 7 kilometres. At the junction, left there. King Chaiyachettha ruled Chiang Mai turn right and make a 5-kilometre journey along for two years when his father died. Hence, one-way, narrow, non-asphalt roadway, where he went back to Luang Prabang and brought
Chiang Rai 23 Wat Phrachao Thongthip
with him important Buddha images of has held a traditional fair on the full moon day Chiang Mai; such as, Phra Kaeo Morakot, in the eighth lunar month, and persuaded each Phra Phutthasihing, Phra Setangkhamani or other to join in the renovation of the temple. Phra Kaeo Khao, and many others. However, Furthermore, Luangpho Thongthip, an ancient all the images were later returned to Thailand. and sacred Buddha image, is also housed here. Phrachao Thongthip was left in the forest for For further details, contact Tel: 0 5365 6297. centuries. This 120 cm. high image in the posture To get there: Take the road from the town of of subduing Mara has a lap width of 80 cm. Chiang Rai toward Chiang Mai, and, before and is famous for its sacredness that someone arriving in Amphoe Mae Suai, turn right at who wishes to have a child can pray here. the foot of the Maenam Lao Bridge for another 200 m. The total distance is 40 km. Wat Phrathat Chom Chaeng (วัดพระธาตุจอมแจ้ง) is an ancient temple located in Tambon Mae Suai. Doi wawee (ดอยวาวี) In 1939, Luangpho Adunsihawat (Singkham), is a small community living in peace. This is Ecclesiastical District O cer of Amphoe Mae Suai a source of good tea: Oolong No. 12. It was and abbot of the temple, preached about said that the rst tea plantation in Thailand reverence of the Lord Buddha’s relic pagoda to began here. The one-thousand-year-old tea the people here. Hence, the people of Mae Suai tree of three arm circumference is still found
24 Chiang Rai Ban Pang Kio. Proceed 6 kilometres further for Doi Kat Phi Forest Park (suitable only for pick-up or 4-wheel drive vehicles).
Doi Chang (ดอยช้าง) is a coffee growing area and produces one of the finest coffees in the world. Tourists can also enjoy wild Himalayan cherry blossomand demonstration plots of temperate fruits and vegetables at the Chiang Rai Agricultural Research and Development Centre. To get there : use the same route to Doi Wawi, turn right at Ban Huai Khrai, and proceed for 8 kilometres along a narrow concrete road-can be very steep. A daily Song Thaeo service at Mae Suai District Office operates from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. For more information, Tel: 0 5360 5932, 0 5360 5934, 0 5360 5955, 0 5360 5941, Fax: 0 5360 5935. Wawi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, Tel: 0 5360 5950. Wat Phrathat Chom Chaeng Playable Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์เล่นได้) in the forest in Ban Mai Phatthana. Every year Located at 268 Mu 3, Tambon Pa Daet, the Local there is the Wawi Tea Sampling Festival in Thai Toys was founded and run by the elderly December. of Ban Pa Daet. With their insightful indigenous To get there: It is 85 km. from town. Take Highway knowledge,they produce folk toys for the 118 (Mae Suai-Chiang Rai) and turn right to new generation. The Museum houses both followthe winding Ban Tin Doi - Ban Mai Mok local and new toys made from wood, coconut Cham Road,past the Mae Suai Dam. It is an shell, or bamboo-with a name, description asphalt road allalong the route where all and directions on how to play. All objects types of cars can travel. on display can be touched and played with. Each one has an implicit meaning, re ecting Doi Kat Phi Forest Park (วนอุทยานดอยกาดผี) life, culture and social changes. Some of the Standing at a height of 1,650 metres above examples are di erent types of yoyo, various sea level, Doi Kat Phi is one of Chiang Rai’s animal shapes on wheels, and puppets. most beautiful viewpoints for a 360-degrees A souvenir shop selling local products panoramic view of the sea of mist. From Ban is also available. Open daily from 9.00 a.m- Lao Li, go 4 kilometres to the north, turn left 4.00 pm. Admission is free. For more information, at the Ban Huai Chomphu Intersection for Tel: 0 5370 8070, 0 5370 8500, 08 9999 8537.
Chiang Rai 25 Doi Chang
King Naresuan the Great Shrine (ศาลสมเด็จ Amphoe Doi Luang พระนเรศวรมหาราช) Phra Mahathat Chedi Kao Mongkhon is situated at Mu 13,Tambon Mae Phrik, Nuea Sut Siam (พระมหาธาตุเจดีย์เก้ามงคลเหนือ Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai Road, Km. 129. It is สุดสยาม) assumed that he mobilised his troops- is located at the foothill of Wat Aranya with elephants and horses-to Mueang Hang via Wiwek, Ban Pa Lan, Tambon Pong Noi. They Wiang Pa Pao and made a stop at Amphoe werebuilt on 17 January, 2006, to celebrate Mae Suai. The annual commemoration the 60thAnniversary Celebrations of ceremony of King Naresuan the Great HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Accession takes place on 18 January. In addition, visitors to the Throne, as well as, to signify good will find an exhibition centre featuring blessings for the Thais during his reign. the history of King Naresuan the Great and The large pagoda is 9 metres in diameter with “Then and Now” galleries with touch screen a height of 19 metres, while the small one is computers. It is open from Tuesday-Sunday 2x9 metres. There are 9 pagodas altogether, at 8.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m. For moreinformation, Tel: 0 5391 8241, 08 9999 3644. Tel: 0 5378 6477, 08 5710 6518.
26 Chiang Rai Amphoe Khun Tan plants. For more information, contact Tel: Doi Phaya Phiphak or Phu Long Thang 0 5379 7666, 0 5379 7988. (ดอยพญาพิภักดิ์ หรือภูหลงถัง) is 6 km. from theThoeng-Khun Tan-Chiang Amphoe Chiang Saen Khong Road. It features a high hill overlooking Chiang Saen (เชียงแสน) the views of 4 districts: Amphoe Phaya was an ancient town located on the bank of Mengrai, Amphoe Khun Tan, Amphoe Wiang Mekong River. The district can be reached Kaen, and Amphoe Thoeng. The hilltop by taking Highway No. 110 from Chiang Rai of Phu Chi Fa can be clearly seen here since for some 31 kilometres. Then take a right it is around 18 km. away. In the past, this hill turn onto Highway No. 1016 and proceed was a strategic point for a battle between on for another 30 kilometres. Originally the government and the Communist called Wiang Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang, insurgents.On February 27, 1982, it served as the main town before King His Majesty the King visitedthe hill. Later, Mengrai established Chiang Rai as the the battle ended. Phu Long Thang has a capital in 1262. Traces of old double city beautiful landscape, culture, and temperate walls and many other antiquities still remain in and outside the district town.
Chiang Saen
Chiang Rai 27 Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong
Chiang Saen National Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ- Phra That Chedi Luang (พระธาตุเจดีย์หลวง), สถานแห่งชาติ เชียงแสน) located in Chiang Saen old town, was built by is where knowledge can be sought concerning King Saen Phu, the 3rd ruler of the Lanna kingdom archaeology, settlements and history of the in early 13th Century. Ancient sites include the town. There are replicas of the community bell-shaped, Lanna-style principal Chedi which and scores of ancient relics including measures 88 metres height with a base 24 metres Lanna-style sculptures, Buddha statues width, is the largest structure in Chiang Saen. and inscription stones from Phayao and There are also remains of ancient Viharn and Chedi. Chiang Saen itself. In addition, there are exhibitions of indigenous art objects of Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong (วัดพระเจ้าล้านทอง) the Thai Yai (ไทยใหญ่), Thai Lu (ไทยลื้อ) and is located within the city wall, built by Prince other hilltribes. These items include musical Thong Ngua, a son of King Tilokkarat, the 12th instruments, ornaments, opium-smoking ruler of Lanna, in 1489. A 1,200-kilogram accessories, etc. Open Wednesday-Sunday Buddha statue was cast, a lap 2 metres width from 09.00-16.00 hrs. Admission fee is 100 Baht. and over 3 metres height, named “Phra Chao Tel: 0 5377 7102 www.thailandmuseum.com Lan Thong”. Another Buddha statue called “Phra Chao Thong Thip” was also cast which is made of brass in Sukhothai style.
28 Chiang Rai Wat Pa Sak (โบราณสถานวัดป่าสัก) Situated just 1 kilometre from Amphoe Chiang Saen, Tambon Wiang, this temple was built in 1295 by Phrachao Saen Phu. He had 300 teak trees planted around the temple compound hence the name Pa Sak (Teak Forest) and appointed Phra Phuttha Khosachan as the supreme patriarch. The most prominent attraction sees the main Mondop-shaped chedi with a bell spire and ornamental stucco motifs containing the Buddha’s relics – the right astragalus bone from Patna.
Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao (วัดพระธาตุผาเงา) This temple/Dharma centre is located 4 kilometres from Amphoe Chiang Saen, along the Chiang Saen–Chiang Khong road, oppositeSop Kham School. The current wihan was built over the old ruins. Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao houses a relatively small bell-shaped pagoda on a big boulder. Wat Pa Sak In 1976, a Buddha image Luangpho Pha Ngao presumably 700-1,300 years old was utensils like weaving equipment, crockery, and excavated. It is assumed that this was the artefacts discovered within the temple principal temple of the Yonok Kingdom. This and village, Tel: 0 5377 7151. hilltop temple o ers a spectacular view and behind it lays Phra Borommathat Phuttha Wat Phrathat Chom Kitti (วัดพระธาตุจอมกิตติ) Nimit Chedi. About a kilometre up the hill is in Tambon Wiang is situated on the riverside the site of another ruined temple Wat Chiang Saen - Chiang Khong Road. Legend has Chedi Chet Yot. We can say that Wat Phrathat it that in 940, Phrachao Phangkharat built Pha Ngao and Wat Chedi Chet Yot are on the Wat Phrathat Chom Kitti alongside Wat Chom same hill. Its spacious and serene compound Thong as a site for the Buddha’s relics. The is ideal for practicing meditation. The Chiang Saen-style redented chedi was restored 2-storey wooden Lanna Chiang Saen by Phrachao Suwan Kham Lan. For more Textiles Museum is in front of Wat information, Tel: 0 5365 1110. Phrathat Pha Ngao. The spacious common area downstairs serves as a weaving unit Chiang Saen Lake (ทะเลสาบเชียงแสน) for the Ban Sop Kham housewives groups. is a large natural reservoir with scenic Upstairs are displays of antique fabrics and surroundings.Large flocks of waterfowls
Chiang Rai 29 settled by people in the past.In addition, boats can be hired to view scenery around the golden triangle from Sop Ruak along the Mekong River to Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong which takes around 40 minutes and 1.5 hours respectively. Contact Nava Luk Luang, Tel: 0 5365 2076/Rua Hiran Nakhon, Tel: 0 5378 4021-2/Tha Siwan Pier, 400 Baht per boat (5 people), 8.00 a.m.- 6.00 p.m. around the Golden Triangle to Talat Klang of Lao PDR The journey takes 1 hour, Tel: 0 5378 4101.
Phra Phutthanawalantue (พระพุทธนวล้านตื้อ) is located in the Golden Triangle area. This is a giant bronze Buddha statue weighing more than 69 tons, being 15.99 m high, having a lap width of 9.99 m, and sitting on a large boat called Ruea Kaeo Kuson Tham. The image is flanked by the flags in honour of Their Majesties the King and Queen. Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao The Hall of Opium, Golden Triangle Park immigrate to the site during winter. Located (หอฝินอุทยานสามเหลี่ยมทองคำา) 5 kilometres from the district on Highway is 9 km. northwest of Chiang Saen. This place no.1016, the Chiang Saen-Mae Chan route, exhibits the history of opium in the Golden then turn left at km.26 proceed on for another Triangle, its origin, opium war when people 2 kilometres to reach the site. For more lived on opium planting and smoking, as well as information Tel: 08 1764 4990 the recovery of the people who lived here. Visitors can learn this history and the problems Golden Triangle (สามเหลี่ยมทองคำา) caused by narcotics through Edutainment. is about 9 kilometres from the Chiang Saen It opens on Tuesdays–Sundays at 08.30 old town tothe north along the road parallel –16.00 hrs. Admission Fee: 200 Baht. For to the Mekong River. The area is locally more details, please call Tel: 0 5378 4444-6 called “Sop Ruak” where the Mae Khong or www.maefahluang.org meets the Ruak River and also where the borders of three countries, Laos, Myanmar House of Opium (พิพิธภัณฑ์บ้านฝิน) and Thailand, meet together. There are A privately owned museum located at 221 remains of many ancient places and Mu 1, Tambon Wiang, 2 kilometres from the structures attesting to the area having been Golden Triangle, on the way to Doi Sa-ngoa.
30 Chiang Rai Phra Phutthanawalantue
It exhibits the historyof the opium trade and Tel: 0 53784060, Fax: 0 5378 4062, www. consumption in the Golden Triangle, which houseofopium.com. was introduced by the hill tribe’s immigrants from southern China. The museum also Phrathat Pu Khao (พระธาตุปูเข้า) displays the hill tribe’s lifestyle following is an ancient place on Doi Chiang Miang a 12-month cycle, poppy cultivation, opium by the mouth of the Ruak River. It was built trade in the area, drug trafficking in the in 759 during thereign of Phraya Lao Golden Triangle region, and Khun Sa (Zhang kaokaeomamueang, the second King of Qifu). The indigenous issue and Golden Wiang Hirannakhonngoenyang.The remains Triangle are the main emphasis of this consist of Phra Wihan (image hall) and museum, in which it also exhibits the wooden a group of ruined brick pagodas with a trace model saddle,drug-trafficking route from of stucco motifs. There is a Buddha image that southern China tonorthern Thailand, is used for fortune telling. Besides, Doi Chiang simulation and models of hill tribe people Miang is also a viewpoint overlooking clear smoking opium inside a structure resembling vistas of the Golden Triangle. a hut with thatch or straw roof, as well as, To get there: Take the Chiang Saen-Sop Ruak danger of drugs and life on the Mekong River. Route and turn left shortly before reaching Open daily from 7.00 a.m.-7.00 p.m. the Golden Triangle. Then, drive on to the hilltop, Admission is 50 Baht each. For more details, or walk up the stairs.
Chiang Rai 31 Amphoe Mae Sai mathat Doi Tung. For further details, contact About 61 kilometres from the province on Tel: 0 5373 1527. Highway No. 110 is Thailand’s northern-most district. Mae Sai (แม่สาย), borders on Myanmar’s Tham Pha Chom (ถำ้าผาจม) Tha Khi Lek (ท่าขี้เหล็ก) marked by the Mae Sai is located in Mu 1, Tambon Mae Sai, around 1.5 River with a bridge spanning both sides. Foreign km. to the north of Amphoe Mae Sai. This cave visitors are allowed to cross over to the Tha sits on another hill to the west of Doi Wao, Khi Lek market by presenting their passports next to the Mae Sai River. It was a meditation and paying a fee at the Mae Sai immigration place for monks;such as, Phra Achan Man checkpoint. For more details, Tel: 0 5373 1008 Phurithatto, a famous Buddhist monk master. Now, there is a statue of the monk master on Phrathat Doi Wao (พระธาตุดอยเวา) the hill. Inside the cave, there are beautiful is situated in Mu 1, Tambon Mae Sai, on the hill stalactites and stalagmites on the wall and by the bank of the Mae Sai River. According ceiling. to history, King Wao of Nakhon Nakkhaphan Yonok built this pagoda in 179 BC to contain Tham Pum, Tham Pla, and Tham Sao Hin the Lord Buddha’s hair relics. It is a great Phayanak (ถำ้าปุ่ม ถำ้าปลา ถำ้าเสาหินพญานาค) ancient pagoda second to Phra Borom- are three caves located on Doi Chong in
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32 Chiang Rai Phrathat Pu Khao Mu 11, Tambon Pong Pha. From Amphoe Tham Luang Forest Park O ce (ถำ้าหลวง) Mae Sai, follow Highway 110 to the south for is a plain in the peaceful valley of a limestone around 12 km., and take a turn to the lane o mountain. Visitors can set up their own tents the main road for about 2 km. Doi Chong is in the camping site. The 4 interesting tourist a limestone mountain that comprises caves sites near this Forest Park O ce include: of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as many streams of water. Tham Luang (ถำ้าหลวง) is 7 kilometres long. The cave entrance is very Tham Pum (ถำ้าปุ่ม) wide and ocks of small bats live inside this cave. is a cave situated on the hilltop. Visitors need There is a waterway in it with di erent shapes a guide to climb up to this very dark cave. of glistening stalagmites and stalactites. It is an ideal place for adventure tourists. Tham Pla (ถำ้าปลา) is a cave with water owing inside. Fish, Tham Phra (ถำ้าพระ) both small and large, can be seen swimming is a small cave. The villagers built a big Buddha here. The cave inside houses a Burmese-style image inside it where stalagmites and Buddha image which was built by a Burmese stalactites form in di erent amazing shapes. Buddhist monk. The image is commonly called It is cool all year round at the cave entrance. “Phra Song Khrueang”, and is revered by the people around the area. Tham Muntika Thewi (ถำ้ามัลติกาเทวี) or Tham Phaya Nak is a small cave underneath Tham Sao Hin Phayanak (ถำ้าเสาหินพญานาค) a cli . Legend has it that this was a meditation is another cave located within the same area. place fora noble monk who died inside the cave. Initially, visitors must take a boat to see There is a large stalactite shaped like a 2.5 the cave. Later, a 150 m. long walking path was metre tall king cobra at the entrance. constructed to link this cave with Tham Pla. Inside the cave, there are stalactites and Tham Liang Pha (ถำ้าเลียงผา) stalagmites. The cave also serves as a place is caused by the collapse of land causing a for Dharma practice. hole of 60-80 metres wide and 30 metres high. Million-year-old fossils of gastropods Tham Luang - Khun Nam Nang Non Forest and bivalves are found in this cave. The serows Park (วนอุทยานถำ้าหลวง-ขุนนำ้านางนอน) in the mountains came down to drink water is in Pa Doi Nang Non National Forest Reserve trapped in a cave, hence the name of this cave. of Tambon Pong Pha. Covering an area of 5,000 rai, it consists of 2 tourist service o ces: Khun Nam Nang Non (ขุนนำ้านางนอน) the area of Tham Luang of Ban Nam Cham and is 2 kilometres away from Tham Luang. Visitors Khun Nam Nang Non of Ban Chong. Tourists will enjoy its serene nature, restaurants, take Phahonyothin Road and turn at Km. 882, uniquely all year-round fresh water pond–an a junction in Ban Chong. It is 60 kilometres ideal place to relax, as well as, the unexplored from the provincial city of Chiang Rai. Tham Sai Thong on the cli above the
34 Chiang Rai Tham Pla pond, in which a stream ows through its 1021 (Thoeng-Chiang Kham-Ban Huak) and, narrow passages. For more information, Tel: 6 km. before reaching Chiang Kham, switch 0 5371 4914. to follow the road toward the Namtok Phu Sang National Park for 19 km. Then, continue Amphoe Thoeng for 30 km. to reachthe hill. Visitors can drive Phu Chi Fa (ภูชี้ฟ้า) is a viewpoint for a sea of to the parking lot of the Phu Chi Fa Forest mist and the sunrise. Situated 25 km. from Doi Park and continue on foot for about 700 m. Pha Tang, this hill is about 1,628 m. above sea to the viewpoint.In addition, a bus service level, and has a skyward pointed tip with a long to the hill is available at the Chiang Rai cli face protruding toward Lao PDR. There is Bus Terminal at 7.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. (in a wide grass eld covering the hilltop. the cool season only). For more information, To get there: Take the Chiang Rai-Thoeng Route contact the Tap Tao Sub-district Adminis- for 64 km. and the Thoeng-Ban Pi Route for tration Organisation at Tel: 0 5318 9111, 6 km. Then, turn left to Highway 1155 and 08 1724 0052 the Phu Chi Fa Forest Park at drive past Ban Pang Kha and Ban Cheng Meng Tel: 08 4740 7990 and the Visitor Centre at on an asphalt road to reach the hill, a total Tel: 0 5371 0195-6. distance of 42 km. Alternatively, take Highway
Chiang Rai 35 Wat Phrathat Chom Cho Wat Phrathat Chom Cho (วัดพระธาตุจอมจ้อ) How to get there: By Car - 2 routes is located in Tambon Wiang, 65 km. from the Route 1 (new route): town of Chiang Rai. Phrathat Chom Cho which From the provincial city of Chiang Rai, take the has been a sacred pagoda of the city of Chiang Rai - Mae Chan route for 29 kilometres. Thoeng since ancient times contains the Lord Then, turn left onto Highway No. 1089 (Mae Buddha’s hair relics. Every year, a ceremony to Chan-Tha Ton) at Km. 856 before reaching the bath the pagoda is held on the full moon day main entrance of Amphoe Mae Chan, passing in the eighth lunar month. The word “Cho” the Pa Tueng hot spring, Lan Thong Village, means being good at speaking. To pay the distance is 31 kilometres. At Km. 55, turn homage to Phrathat Chom Cho signi es rightand follow the winding mountain future success in everything like success starts path up for 13 kilometres, a total distance of with a good talk. 73 kilometres. To get there: Take the Chiang Rai - Thoeng Route Route 2 (old route): to Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, cross the bridge From the provincial city of Chiang Rai, the over the Ing River, and go further for another Chiang Rai-Mae Chan route takes you through 250 m. to the entrance to Phrathat Chom Cho. Amphoe Mae Chan for a distance of 1 kilomtre. Then,drive up the hill for around 300 m. For Turn left and follow the signs to Doi Mae Salong. furtherdetails, contact Tel: 0 5366 6449. This path is quite narrow and winding about 23 kilometres through Ban Pha Duea–a stop Amphoe Mae Fa Luang for hill-tribe handicrafts, and then Ban Pa Miang. Doi Mae Salong (ดอยแม่สลอง) At Km. 10, turn left onto Highway No. 1234 at is the location of the village of Santi Khiri which the T-junction of the Hill-tribe Development was formerly named Ban Mae Salong Nok. and Welfare Centre (distance of 25 kilometres), It is a community of Burmese migrants from and via Ban Iko Sam Yaek. At Km. 9, take a left Division 93 in Myanmar. Two battalions have turn for another 12 kilometres (right turn takes migrated from Myanmar to Thailand since you to Ban Thoet Thai). Hence, the total distance 1961: the 3rd Battalion to stay in Amphoe of asphalt road from Chiang Rai is 64 kilometres. Fang, Chiang Mai, and the 5th Battalion to From Doi Mae Salong a road leads to Tha Ton, settle in Ban Mae Salong Nok. From December Amphoe Fang of Chiang Mai province, a to February, whitish pink cherry blossoms or distance of 45 kilometres. Dok Nang Phaya Suea Khrong (Prunus cera- Alternatively, take a bus from the provincial city soides D. Don) which is the smallest variety of of Chiang Rai and then a Song Thaeo at the Sakura (Rosaceae) are in full bloom along the entrance to Doi Mae Salong. The fare is Baht way up to Doi Mae Salong. It is a species rarely 60/person. A charter rate is 400 Baht/trip found in Thailand because it grows naturally and 800 Baht for a return trip, Tel: 08 1024 in a very cold climate. 0813, 08 6117 9926, 08 9636 8588.
Chiang Rai 37 Attractions on Doi Mae Salong: that is elegantly visible from afar marks an Phrathat Chedi Srinagarindra Sathit important symbol of Doi Mae Salong. Maha Santi Khiri (พระธาตุเจดีย์ศรีนครินทราสถิต มหาสันติคีรี) Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial Museum A modern Lanna style chedi, located atop a (พิพิธภัณฑ์วีรชนอดีตทหารจีนคณะชาติ) hill at an elevation of 1,500 metres above Built to commemorate the 93rd Division of Ban Santi Khiri and Wat Santi Khiri, was built the anti-communist Kuomintang (KMT), in honour of the late Princess Mother, Princess who in 1971 assisted the Thai Government Srinagarindra in 1996. It features a height combat operation against Communist of 30 metres on a tiered rectangular base, insurgents in Doi Luang, Doi Yao, and Doi adorned with grey tiles, the indented Pha Mon of Chiang Rai Province,as well as, in square base has three niches on each of the Khao Ya of Phetchabun Province in 1981. 4 sides with the relicchamber featuring A number of these soldiers were killed, standing Buddha imageson four sides, and wounded, and crippled. The Museum exhibits the bell on top is adorned with crafted golden the history of their struggle and settlements, plates. Visitors can enjoy the panoramic view along with the development of the Mae Salong especially at dusk from up here. This chedi community. Visitors will also enjoy the library’s
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38 Chiang Rai collection of historical information and valuable Activities on Doi Mae Salong: photos. Open daily from 8.00 a.m.–5.00 p.m. - Visit a tea plantation and learn tea production Admission fee is 20 Baht, Tel: 0 5376 5180. methods. Tea is a community crop grown on Doi Mae Salong in thousands of acres. Here is General Tuan Xi-Wen Mausoleum (สุสาน a tea plantation, tea processing factory and tea นายพลต้วน ซี เหวิน) shops lined up on the main road through the General Tuan Xi-Wen is the general commander village, where visitors will enjoy buying tea and of the 5th Infantry Division, anti-communist accessories. Oolong tea of Doi Mae Salong is Kuomintang (KMT) 93rd Division forces, and famous for its fragrance and taste-similar to key founder of the Chinese community of the original from Taiwan. Anyone interested can Doi Mae Salong. He assisted in developing the visit a tea plantation and try plucking as well. area in which stimulated the residents’ well- Appointments must be made in advance; Chok being and is much revered by both Chinese in Chamroen Plantation and Tea Factory, Tel: Thailand and abroad coming to pay respect 0 5376 5114/Wang Phut Tan, Tel: 0 5376 5094/ all year round. The Mausoleum is located at Rai Cha 101, Tel: 0 5360 7500, 08 6912 1805. the back of the Khum Nai Phon Resort, just 700 - In the morning, enjoy sightseeing and shop- metres from the main road of Ban Santi Khiri. ping in the market of Ban Santi Khiri for a
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Chiang Rai 39 variety of traditional products, temperate Ban Thoet Thai (บ้านเทอดไทย) vegetables and fruits, as well as, see hill tribes was initially called “Ban Hin Taek”. It is located with varying indigenous decent. 66 km. from the town of Chiang Rai. In 1968, - Enjoy a scenic horseback ride around Ban Khun Sa as the leader of the Army of the Tai Chiang Cha Sai. Experience the lifestyle and Nation used the area as his stronghold. The culture of seven tribes, including Chinese, Shan, word “Khun” was commonly used by the people Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Mien, and Luo. Visitors can learn of Shan State to refer to a person of their the history and understand how indigenous respect, but the world knew him by the name knowledge is particularly important to of “King of Heroin”. During 1976 to 1982, environmental management. See a variety of Khun Sa used Ban Hin Taek as his permanent occupations like agriculture and community stronghold and did illegal business. Finally, the -based tourism. Accommodation here is Thai government forced them out of the Thai homestay and camping. Contact the commu- territory. At present, the remains of the past can nity coordination centre, Tel: 0 5360 7941, be seen; such as, the house that was used by 08 5038 6362, Mae Salong Nok Subdistrict Khun Sa as the commandcentre. In addition, Administration Organisation, Tel: 0 5376 5129, Ban Thoet Thai is home to communities of Fax: 0 5376 5409, www.maesalongnok.go.th. many ethnic groups of hilltribe people who can be seen in the morning market.
Suan Mae Fa Luang
40 Chiang Rai Phra Tamnak Doi Tung (พระตำาหนักดอยตุง) was once a palace of HRH Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. It features a combination of the Lanna form of art and the Swiss-style chalet. The building is decorated with wood- carvings by Northern craftsmen in various designs on its Kalae (northern-style gable), Choengchai (eave board), and window frames. Around the palace lie gardens of various owers with many colours, which provide beauty and freshness, especially in the cold season when mist can be seen slightly covering the surrounding hilltops. O cials lead a tour of 20 minutes each round. It is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Admission is 90 Baht. Suan Mae Fa Luang is situated in front of the palace on an area of around 10 rai. It is a garden of temperate owers; such as, salvia, petunia, begonia, roses, Dok Lamphong (thorn apple), as well as more than 70 species of auspicious plants, perennial trees, and creepers. There is also the Sculpture of Phrathat Doi Tung Continuity by Khun Misium Yipinsoi. The garden is open daily from 6.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Admission Takhap ag (or Tung in local dialect) was is 90 Baht. The Hall of Inspiration is a building planted on the hilltop, and the stupa base was where the life story of HRH the Princess Mother designated from the area as far as the ag ied. and the royal family is on display. There are 7 Thus, the hilltop where the rst stupa of Lanna exhibition rooms. It is open daily from 8.00 a.m. Thai was established was named Doi Tung. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is 50 Baht. Furthermore, Phrathat Doi Tung is an important sacred place. a shop o ers souvenirs, silk clothes, as well as During the homage paying festival, there are products of the Royal Project including owers, Buddhist worshippers both Thais and people fruits, vegetables, and saplings of various plants. from neighbouring countries; such as, the people of Chiang Tung in Shan State, Phrathat Doi Tung (พระธาตุดอยตุง) Myanmar, the people of Luang Prabang and is located at Km. 17.5 on Highway 1149. The Vientiane, Lao PDR, etc. For further details, Lord Buddha’s left collarbone relics brought contact Tel: 0 5376 7061. from Madhya Pradesh, India, have been enshrined here. It was the rst time that Doi Chang Mup Stupa and Mae Fa Luang the Lankavamsa or Theravada Buddhism was Arboretum (สถูปดอยช้างมูบและสวนรุกขชาติ founded in Lanna Thai. In the construction แม่ฟ้าหลวง) of the relic stupa, a one-thousand-wa long on Doi Chang Mup are situated on the Phrathat
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Doi Tung - Ban Pha Mi Road, around 4 km. scenic in November when the yellow wild from the Wat Noi Doi Tung Junction. Here is sun owers are in full bloom. the highest viewpoint of Doi Tung. The Chang A package price for visiting 3 places including Mup Stupa is a small pagoda on a large rock Doi Tung, Mae Fah Luang, and Hall of Inspiration that looks like a prostrating elephant. There is 190 Baht. Students, senior citizens aged 60 are surrounding pine trees and giant banyan years and over, and monks, are eligible to pay trees which are grown to preserve the soil and 90 Baht. A package price for visiting 4 places watershed. Visitors can see Kulap Phan Pi including Doi Tung, Mae Fah Luang, Hall of (rhododendron) from di erent continents Inspiration,and Mae Fah Luang Arboretum is inside the arboretum. Admission is 50 Baht. 220 Baht. Students, senior citizens aged 60 years and over, monks, and persons with Doi Hua Mae Kham (ดอยหัวแม่คำา) disabilities, are eligible to pay 110 Baht. is the domicile of the hilltribe near the Thai- The ticket counter opens at 4.30 – 6.00 p.m. Myanmar border, about three hours by road Contact the tourist information centre, Tel: along the Mae Chan-Ban Thoed Thai-Ban Huai 0 5376 7015-7. A charter rate for a return trip in route which winds along the steep mountain of a Song Thaeo to Doi Tung is 600 Baht edge. The inhabitants are predominantly of (maximum of 10 people), contact Thong Thiao, the Lisu tribe, with a smatteringof the Akha, Doi Tung, Tel: 0 5366 7433/ Doi Tung Lodge, Hmong and Muser. Doi Hua Mae Kham is most Tel: 0 5376 7067.
42 Chiang Rai Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao Mueang Wiang Ka Long (เมืองโบราณเวียง Natural Hot Wells (บ่อนำ้าร้อนธรรมชาติ) กาหลง) are located in Tambon Mae Chedi Mai on the is located in Ban Pa San, Mu 5, Tambon Wiang Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai Road, at Km. 64-65. Ka Long. Take the Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai main There are three natural hot wells. Villagers sell route, switch onto Highway No. 120 toward eggs on the site for visitors to try boiling them Amphoe Wang Nuea for about 3 kilometres, in the hot well. This spot also serves as a rest and nally, turn left. Presumably built in 44-43 area for travellers between Chiang Mai and BC, the ancient town of Wiang Ka Long located Chiang Rai. Co ee, food, and souvenir stalls are on a mound and is surrounded by a moat. Some available, with a mineral water service for taking of the attractions here include remains of a bath or soaking feet. For more information ancient pottery kilns, Wat Wiang Ka Long-a Tel: 0 5378 9437, 0 5378 9430 place of meditation cum community learning centre, as well as, a pottery factory famous for Wat Aranyawiwekkhiri or Phrathat Wiang Ka Long-style pottery with unique Chom Pho (วัดอรัญญวิเวกคีรี หรือพระธาตุจอมผ่อ) designs depicting the story of the Lord Buddha is located in Ban Dong-Lai Na, Mu 7, Tambon and indigenous lifestyle. More details, contact Wiang. According to the temple construction Tel: 08 9838 5874. records of Chiang Rai, this temple was built in 1720. In 1977, a lot of auspicious objects Khun Chae National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ together with silver sheets inscribed with the ขุนแจ) history of the pagoda building in Lanna lan- was established in 1995. This park is shady with guage were found during the demolition of intact forest and rich in natural resources. There the pagoda. The renovation was continued till is wildlife; such as, civet, common wild pig, completion on 5 May, 2003. A tradition to bath barking deer, porcupine, bear, slow loris, etc., the pagoda as a manner to pay homage is held and birds; such as, ashy drongo, crested serpent every year on the full moon day in the fourth eagle, coppersmith barbet, blue-winged lunar month. leafbird, etc. To get there: Take Highway 118 To get there: Take Highway 118 (Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai Route), the park is -Chiang Mai) to Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao, past located at Km. 55-56. the Suanthip Vana Resort, Wiang Pa Pao Places of Interest in the Park Sub-district Municipality O ce, and Sansali Namtok Mae Tho (นำ้าตกแม่โถ) Kindergarten. Then, turn into the lane o the has owing water all year round. It is a seven- main road opposite Wat Si Suphan for around tiered waterfall and 40 m. high. It is accessible 2 km. before reaching the temple. The total by car, taking about 30-40 minutes from the distance is 65 km. For more information, park’s headquarters to the waterfall’s access contact Tel: 0 5378 1363. (Ban Mae Tho), and continuing on foot to the waterfall. It takes about two hours to explore the seven tiers. Namtok Khun Chae (นำ้าตกขุนแจ) is a beautiful six-tiered waterfall, with an area
Chiang Rai 43 Wat Aranyawiwekkhiri or Phrathat Chom Pho for picnicking and camping. It takes a two-hour tobring their own camping gear. The best time drive from the park’s headquarters and an- for a visit is from November to March. For other one-hour walk to get to the waterfall. those who are interested in forest trekking Doi Mot (ดอยมด) and camping,contact the Khun Chae National is covered with thick rainforest all the way up Park, Tambon Mae Chedi Mai, Amphoe Wiang to its tip. Various plants growing here include Pa Pao, Chiang Rai 57260, Tel: 0 5316 3364, ground orchid, fern, moss, etc. They make it a 08 4489 2173, or the Department of National shady area with moisture all the time. The hill- Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation, Tel: top at the height of 1,700 m. abounds with 0 2562 0760, www.dnp.go.th. forest. A forest trek on this hill takes 2 days and one night. Amphoe Chiang Khong Doi Langka (ดอยลังกา) Chiang Khong (เชียงของ) is a hill of 2,000 m. high, the 5th ranking in Thai- is a small, peaceful district on the bank of the land, overlooking the attractive view of the park. Mekong opposite Huaixai of Laos. It is about There is a forest trekking route taking 4 days 141 kilometres from the province, or some 55 and 3 nights. kilometres from Chiang Saen on Highway No. An o cer is needed for a forest trek in the 1129 to the east. Chiang Khong is noted as the Khun Chae National Park. Trekkers are required place where Pla Buk, the giant cat sh, is caught.
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Chiang Rai 45 The shing season is from mid-January to May. To cross the border, foreign visitors can apply The Chiang Khong Fishery Station is able to in- for a visa from the Embassy or the Lao Immi- seminate and breed this largest fresh-water sh. gration O ce (It is open daily from 8.00 a.m.- Fingerlings bred here have been released in 6.00 p.m.). A river cruise service is available here. several rivers. Sightseeing trips by boat are It takes visitors to Luang Prabang in Lao PDR available to view the scenery and life along and resumes to Thailand in Nong Khai. For the Mekong. A stop can be made at Ban Hat Bai, more information, contact the Chiang a Thai Lu community noted for making Khong Immigration O ce at Tel: 0 5379 1663, beautiful local material. To cross over the 0 5379 1332. Huaixai town in Laos, contact the immigration o ce Tel: 0 5379 1330 or tour agencies in Ban Hat Bai (บ้านหาดบ้าย) Chiang Khong. is situated on the Chiang Saen - Chiang Khong Route along the Mekong River. It is a village of Buck Pier (ท่าเรือบั๊ค) the Thai Lue, a minor ethnic group who has is a permanent border checkpoint between interesting and graceful traditions, and Lao PDR and Thailand on the bank of the especially their skill on weaving local cloth Mekong River. Views of Huai Sai, a town in Bo which is famous. From Amphoe Chiang Khong, Kaeo Province, Lao PDR can be seen from here. visitors can take along-tailed boat ride to Ban
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Hat Bai from the Buck Pier. On a one-hour river To get there: from the provincial city of Chiang trip, visitors will also see nice views along the Rai, take the Chiang Rai-Wiang Chai-Phaya banks of the Mekong River. Mengrai - Ban Ta route, Highway No. 1233, 1173 and 1152, a distance of 50 kilometres. Then, Amphoe Wiang Kaen it is 45 kilometres from Ban Ta to Ban Tha Doi Pha Tang (ดอยผาตั้ง) Charoen (Highway No. 1020), and from Ban Tha is a viewpoint between Thai-Lao border. There Charoen-Wiang Kaen-Pang Hat on Highway is mist throughout the year and visitors can No. 1155 is about 17 kilometres. Finally, from enjoy wild Himalayan cherry blossoms and Pang Hat to Doi Pha Tang is another 15 kilo- Orchid Tree or Purple Bauhinia in full bloom metres. Chong Pha Bong scenic channel is a during December–January. Doi Pha Tang is large rock passage overlooking the Mekong home to the Yunnan Chinese or Haw, Hmong, River in Lao PDR. If continuing walking for and Yao. The Yunnan Chinese were part of the 1 kilometre, you will arrive at Viewpoint 103- former 93rd division of the anti-communist the rough road leading up there is quite steep. Kuomintang (KMT). They settled their commu- Doi Pha Tang o ers accommodation, camping nity in Doi Pha Tang and are currently earning ground and restaurants. Contact the Po Subdis- a living by agriculture-growing temperate trict Administrative Organisation, Tel: 0 5391 crops; such as, peach, plum, pear, apple and tea. 8265.
Chiang Rai 47 Hat Pha Dai (แก่งผาได) Dok Siao Ban or Dok Siao Blossom is located 12 km from the Wiang Kaen Munici- Festival at Phu Chi Fa (งานดอกเสี้ยวบาน pality O ce. It is a viewpoint in the cold season ที่ภูชี้ฟ้า) when a breathtaking scene of rapids and sandy is scheduled to be mid of February at lines emerging widelyin the Mekong River can Mu 24 Baan Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tub Tao, be seen. This beach serves as a border line Amphoe Theong. The activities are hilltribes between Lao PDR. and Thailand. The Mekong cultural performances, hilltribe traditional River ows into Lao PDR. from this point and games, Miss Dok Siao beauty contest, view Dok runs back to Thailand in Amphoe Chiang Khan, Siao (White Wild Bauhinias) in full bloom. For Loei. For more details, contact the Muang Yai details, contact Tambon Tub Tao Administration Sub-district Adminis-tration Organisation at Organization Tel: 0 5318 9111, 08 1724 0052. Tel: 0 5360 8000-1, 0 5360 8340. Songkran Festival and Boat Races of EVENTS & FESTIVALS Mueang Chiang Saen (งานประเพณีสงกรานต์ Wai Sa Phaya Mengrai or Phokhun Mengrai และแข่งเรือเมืองเชียงแสน) Maharat Festival (งานไหว้สาพญาเม็งราย หรือ is held during 16-18 April of each year. In this งานพ่อขุนเม็งรายมหาราช) festival, there is a parade, water bathing or King Mengrai the Great Festival is held at the ceremony of the Phrachao Lanthong Buddha old Chiang Rai airport, objected to worship and image, boat races and folk performances. Tel: pay homage to King Mengrai the Great who 0 5377 7110 established Chiang Rai City. The main activities are the homage paying rite of King Mengrai’s Lichee Fair (งานเทศกาลลิ้นจี่และของดีเมืองเชียงราย) royal ashes stupa, the Prolong Life and Oblation is held around the middle of May every year. Ceremonies of the monument, Procession of There is a oat competition, Lichi beauty con- King Mengrai’s Worship O erings, “Wais a test and booths of many products at the Phaya Mengrai” homage paying ceremony, the provincial stadium of Chiang Rai. Tel: 0 5360 exhibition booths of the government and 1758, 0 5371 7400 Ext. 204. private organization in the province. For more details, contact Chiang Rai Provincial adminis- Buatong Ban or Blooming Mexican Sun- tration o ce Tel: 0 5317 7338. ower Festival (งานเทศกาลดอกบัวตองบาน) is held in November. See performances from Chiang Rai Flower Festival (งานเทศกาล hilltribes and visit the sun ower eld, waterfalls เชียงรายดอกไม้งาม) and a sea of mist at Ban Hua Mae Kham, is held for 10 days by the Chiang Rai Provincial Amphoe Mae Fa Luang. Tel: 0 5373 0199 Administrative Organization during the New Year festival. There are contests of owers, orchids, an orchid garden, as well as, exhibition on agriculture, and a beauty pageant, Tel: 0 5360 1758, 0 5371 7400 Ext. 204.
48 Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Flower Festival Tea-tasting and Cherry Blossoms Festival INTERESTING ACTIVITIES (งานชิมชา ซากุระบาน อาหารชนเผ่า ดอยแม่สลอง Travel along Kok River (Route: Tha Ton Tambon Mae Salong Administrative Organiza- – Chiang Rai) tion has organized “Tea-Tasting and Cherry Tha Ton is a village along the Kok riverside, 24 Blossoms Festival in Doi Mae Salong” during kilometres north of Amphoe Fang, Chiang Mai 28 December-2 January at Ban Suntikiree province. Take a 4 hour bus from Chiang Mai village. The objectives are to promote cultures, (departing Chang Phueak Gate) to Amphoe arts and traditions of the hilltribes. Tel: 0 5376 Fang. Then, take a 30-minute Song Thaeo to Tha 5129 Ton. From Tha Ton, a long-tailed boat leaves at 12.30 p.m. and arrives in Chiang Rai at Chao Doi Festival - Miracle Valley of Love 4.30 p.m. On the return trip, it leaves Chiang Rai (งานจาวดอยสัมพันธ์ มหัศจรรย์หุบเขาแห่งความรัก) at 10.30 a.m. and arrives in Tha Ton at 3.30 p.m. On 14 February, enjoy a light and sound The distance is 80 kilometres, 350 Baht/person. presentation from various hill tribes in Tambon The price for a group of 8 is 2,200 Baht/trip. Mae Yao, as well as, a traditional Khan Tok For more details, contact the Tha Ton Boat Club dinner organised by the Mae Yao Municipality, at Tel: 0 5305 3727. Tel: 0 5373 7359 Ext. 16. In addition, there is a rafting service which takes 2 days 1 night. For more information, Pomelo and Wiang Kaen Fair (งานเทศกาล contact Chao Pae (Thip Travel) No. 211, Mu 3, ส้มโอและของดีเวียงแก่น) Tambon Tha Ton, Amphoe Mae Ai, Chiang Mai, is held annually in September. There are Tel: 0 5345 9312, 08 1981 1780/Tha Ton Tour, contest and sales of di erent varieties of Tel: 0 5337 3143, 08 9851 7072. There are 4-5 pomelo, a beauty pageant, and a fair organised resorts and guesthouses at Tha Ton and also by Wiang Kaen’s Pomelo Export Community in Amphoe Fang. Enterprise, Tel: 08 7184 9796, 0 5360 8201. - Attractions along the river route from Tha Ton to Chiang Rai: Phrathat Sop Fang (Amphoe LOCAL PRODUCTS Fang), Akha Hill Tribe Ban Mae Salak (border of Chiang Rai is rich in handicraft items such as Chiang Mai- Chiang Rai), Ban Mai (Tai Yai Tribe), hand-woven cotton materials, dresses and Ban Mueang Ngam (Karen Tribe), Ban Pha Tai hilltribe silver ornaments, as well as (Lahu Tribe), Ban Cha Khue (Lahu Tribe), Ban wood-carving products. Certain food items are Pha Mup Mai (Lahu Tribe), Huai Mak Liam hot quite popular such as Naem and Mu Yo spring, and Ban Kariang Ruam Mit (elephant (preserved and fermented pork sausages). riding service in a Karen Village). Agricultural products include lychee (April - Boat Services: contact CR Pier at Tel: 0 5375 0009 -May), pineapples, tea, and other products or Tha Ton Chiang Mai at Tel: 0 5337 3224. from the royal projects. - Elephant Riding: Around Ban Kariang Ruam Mit is available at the price of 300 Baht/elephant/ 30 minutes (2 persons/elephant). More details, Tel: 08 7176 2090, 08 1706 9066.
50 Chiang Rai - Kok River Floating Restaurant: contact Maekok Agro tourism Rafting at Tel. 08 6186 8525, 08 8258 0590. Chiang Rai Horticultural Research Centre (ศูนย์วิจัยพืชสวนเชียงราย) Chiang Rai Immigration: 3 Check- is located in Pa Ko Village on Highway 1211 points (Den Ha-Dong Mada Route), 6.5 km from town. 1. Chiang Saen Checkpoint (ด่านอำาเภอ Visitors can see beds of decorative owers; เชียงแสน) such as, Patumma or Siam tulip (Curcuma), is located in the pier area, in front of the Krachiao (Curcuma), rose, chrysanthemum, Chiang Saen District O ce, directly opposite gladiolus, lily, etc., vegetables; such as, cabbage, the Ton Pheung Checkpoint in Bokeo Province green bean, garden pea, etc., and a herbal of Lao PDR. The distance is 60 kilometres garden, on an area of more than 2,000 rai. In from the provincial city of Chiang Rai. Visitors addition, there is a giant lake which is habitat can travel by boat along the Mekong River to to various species of waterfowl, especially duck. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. For more The centre is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. information, contact the Chiang Saen Check- Houses, tents, and restaurants are available point, Tel: 0 5377 7118 for visitors. Fresh agricultural produce and 2. Chiang Khong Checkpoint (ด่านอำาเภอ processed products are on sale. For further เชียงของ) details, contact Tel: 0 5317 0100, 0 5317 0102 is located at Buck Pier, opposite Huay Xai, Bokeo Fax: 0 5317 0102. Province of Lao PDR, 114 kilometres from the provincial city of Chiang Rai. This area is also Pha Mon Highland Agricultural Extension accessible to Luang Phrabang and Vientiane Centre (ศูนย์ส่งเสริมการเกษตรที่สูงดอยผาหม่น) of Lao PDR by boat along the Mekong River. is located in Amphoe Thoeng. It promotes Travellers can go back to Thailand via Nong Khai the growing of temperate owers; such as, province by a 6-hour speed boat, which is tulip, lily, red salvia, red poinsettia or Christmas available from 9.00–9.30 a.m., 7 seats, 1,800 ower, etc. During the cool season, visitors Baht/person. Slow boats take 2 days and come to admire the beautiful scene of blossoms 1 night departing at 10.30 a.m., 1,200 Baht/ in various colours, with the beauty of the person (accommodation excluded). For more landscape that makes them feel fresh amidst details, contact the Chiang Khong Checkpoint a cool atmosphere. Houses are on o er for Tel: 0 5379 1332. visitors, without a restaurant service. Advance 3. Mae Sai Checkpoint (ด่านอำาเภอแม่สาย) reservation is required at Tel: 0 5391 8555. is opposite Tachileik Checkpoint of the Union To get there: From the town of Chiang Rai, of Myanmar, 60 kilometres from the provincial take Highway 1020 toward Amphoe Thoeng city of Chiang Rai. It takes about 1 hour from –Amphoe Chiang Kham, turn left at the Phu Chiang Rai. The checkpoint situated at the foot Sang Witthayakhom School, and drive on past of the Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge is the Namtok Phu Sang National Park, and also a border market. From this point, travellers Ban Huak, a village on the Lao - Thai border. can drive to Chiang Tung by car, Tel: 0 5373 1008.
Chiang Rai 51 Hua Mae Kham Highland Agricultural cucurbitaceae, local vegetables, and herbs; such Extension Centre (ศูนย์ส่งเสริมการเกษตรที่สูง as, corn, rice, pumpkin, melon, cowpea, spinach, หัวแม่คำา) lettuce, pak choi cabbage, etc. The Centre also is located in Amphoe Mae Fa Luang. It enhances provides plant growing exhibitions and a VDO villagers to earn income from growing temper- presentation about its history. Organic produce, ate owers; such as, lily, gladiolus, gerbera, tulip, food (salad and som tam papaya salad) made etc. The centre has o ered houses and tents for from the centre’s vegetables, co ee, and visitors. For further information, contact the souvenirs are for sale at the Chan Ka Phak Chiang Rai Provincial Agricultural O ce at Tel: shop. For more information, Tel: 0 5373 3222, 0 5391 8101. 08 8258 7144.
Singha Park Chiang Rai (สิงห์ปาร์คเชียงราย) Mae Chan Valley (ไร่แม่จันวัลเล่ย์) is located at Mu 1 Tambon Mae Kon, on Den is located at 23, Mu 9, Ban Pa Miang, Tambon Ha-Dong Ma Da Road, only 6 kilometres from Pa Tueng, Amphoe Mae Chan. The site is sur- Wat Rong Khun. Enjoy agricultural areas and a rounded by the Mae Poen Reservoir covering tea plantation of over 600 rai. Various fresh an area of 1,300 rai. This agro-tourism site o ers fruits; such as, strawberry, jujube, as well as, knowledge on vineyard and tea plantation, special formulas of tea products from the farm as well as, wine and Oolong tea production. are on sale. The admission fee is 50 Baht/person. With an organised tour, visitors learn through A daily 50-minute tram service between skilled speakers the production process of tea 9.30 a.m.–5.00 p.m. (leaves every 30 minutes) and grapes from the beginning of their planting is available. For more details, Tel:/Fax: 0 5317 procedure to the nal processing. In addition, 2870, 08 6914 2034, 08 1029 6635. enjoy wine production, wine tasting, and traditional Chinese tea tasting. An accom- Prince Chakraband Pensiri Centre for modation service is provided. Mae Chan Valley Plant Development (ศูนย์พัฒนาพันธุ์พืชจักรพันธ์ boasts the winner of the 7th Thailand Tourism เพ็ญศิริ) Awards 2008 for outstanding performance in Covering an area of 135 rai, this centre is agro-tourism. All visits by appointment only, located at Km. 885, Phahonyothin Road, 4 Tel: 0 5391 8440, 0 2236 0039, Fax: 0 5391 8441, kilometres before reaching Amphoe Mae Sai www.maechanwinery.com. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn To get there: take the Chiang Rai–Mae Chan route graciously designated the Chaipattana passing Amphoe Mae Chan about 1 kilometre. Foundation and Mae Fah Luang Foundation Then, turn left and follow the signs to Doi Mae under Royal Patronage to establish the Salong for about 3 kilometres. Upon arrival at the Prince Chakraband Pensiri Centre for Plant Ban Mai Phatthana School, turns left and prceed Development on 20 July 2009, in comme- for another 4.8 kilometres along a narrow non- moration of the 100th Birthday Anniversary of asphalt road. At the Mae Poen Reservoir, a boat His Highness Prince Chakraband Pensiri. The service to Mae Chan Valley is available. objective is to develop disease-resistant and Cen Tea Orchard (ไร่ชาเซ็น) Doi Sawan Tea insect-resistant crops-agronomic crops, Orchard Park, Amphoe Mae Chan, Tel:
52 Chiang Rai 08 1205 9882, 0 2526 0124, www.centea.net. For more details, contact the Chiang Rai Suwirul Tea Plantation (ไร่ชาสุวิรุฬห์) Amphoe Municipality, Tel: 0 5371 1333. Mae Lao, Tel: 0 5371 2007. Thanon Khon Muan or Sankhong Happy Cha 101 Tea Plantation (ไร่ชา ๑๐๑) Doi Mae Street (ถนนคนม่วน) Salong, Tel: 0 5360 7500. on Sunday at San Khong Noi Road (Soi 1–10) Chok Chamroen Tea Plantation (ไร่โชคจำาเริญ) from 4.00 p.m.–11.00 p.m. Contact the San Doi Mae Salong, Tel: 0 5376 5114. Khong Noi Community, Tel: 08 1761 2325, Cha Wang Phut Than Tea Plantation (ไร่ชาวัง 08 5869 3437. พุดตาน) Doi Mae Salong, Tel: 0 5376 5094. Amphoe Mae Sai Horse Riding Every second and fourth Saturday of the month Simok Farm (สีหมอกฟาร์ม) 270 Mu 14, Soi 1 starting from the Mae Sai Police Station to Ban Mae Salong Nai Road, Tambon Pa Sang, Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint from 3.00 p.m. Amphoe Mae Chan (near Wat Tham Pa Acha –10.00 p.m. For more details, contact the Mae Thong), Tel: 08 1796 7775, 08 1724 5818 Sai Development Community, Tel: 0 5373 3383. Namchok Farm (นำาโชคฟาร์ม) Tambon Tha Sut, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai. Drive past the Amphoe Mae Chan junction of Mae Fah Luang University on the Every Friday starting from the Mae Chan District way toward Mae Sai for 2.5 km. It is located on O ce to Amporn Kindergarten School between the Chiang Rai - Mae Chan Road (behind the 4.00 p.m.–11.00 p.m. For more details, contact Palabola). Tel: 08 1567 3940. the Mae Chan District O ce, Tel: 0 5366 0030, 0 5377 2222 Golf Courses Santiburi Country Club (สันติบุรี คันทรี่คลับ) Amphoe Wiang Chai 12 Mu 3 Panwithi Rd., Khlong Dan, Bang Bo, Kat Khon Muan, Khuang Watthanatham Amphoe Wiang Chai, 8 km. from the city Tel: Lanna, Sala Wiang Chai (กาดคนม่วน ข่วง 0 5366 2821-6, Fax: 0 5371 7377 (18 hole) วัฒนธรรมล้านนา สล่าเวียงชัย) this market is lo- Waterford Valley Golf & Lodge (วอเตอร์ cated at the Wiang Chai Municipality wet ฟอร์ด วัลเล่ย์) 333 Mu 5, Pa Sang, Wiang Chiang market from 4.00 p.m.–10.00 p.m. For further Rung sub-district, 35 km. from the city details, contact the Wiang Chai Subdistrict Tel: 0 5366 2821-6 Fax: 0 5371 7371 (18 hole), Municipality, Tel: 0 5376 9086. www.waterford.co.th Spa/Traditional Thai Massage Walking Street – Thanon Khon Muan Kasemrat Si Burin Hospital (โรงพยาบาลเกษมราษฎร์ Amphoe Mueang ศรีบุรินทร์) Tel: 0 5391 0999. It is open from Kat Chiang Hai Ramluek (กาดเจียงฮายรำาลึก) 10.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. A Saturday market on Thanalai Road. Starting Sumali Chiang Rai Health and Spa Centre at the Government Savings Bank Intersection (ศูนย์สุขภาพและสปา สุมาลี เชียงราย) 681/7 Si Koet to Nong Si Chaeng Intersection (Chiang Rai Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 9544, Fax: 0 Tobacco O ce) from 4.00 p.m.–12.00 a.m. 5360 1158. It is open from 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Chiang Rai 53 Kanda Hatthawet (กานดาหัตถเวช) In front of Den Ha Road for 20 km. There are rooms for a the Wang Kham Hotel, Tel: 0 5375 2220. It is mineral water bath (30-50 Baht) and an open open from 9.00 a.m.- 12.00 p.m. pool (30 Baht). This hot well has been managed by Sathan Phayaban Phaet Phaen Thai / Spa the Doi Hang Sub-district Administration Lanna (สถานพยาบาลแพทย์แผนไทย/สปาล้านนา) Oganisation, Tel: 0 5375 0009, 08 1594 4916, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Tel: 0 5377 6063, 08 0447 2855. 0 5370 3388 (advance reservation required). Namphu Ron Huai Hin Fon (นำ้าพุร้อนห้วยหินฝน) Wanasom Resort (วนาศรม รีสอร์ท) Mae Fah On Highway no. 1089 (Mae Chan-Tha Ton). Luang University, Tel: 0 5360 3600-2. There are 8 small rooms and 2 common rooms Phon Nuat Phaen Thai (พร นวดแผนไทย) for a mineral water bath at the price of 100 Baht 869/161 Pemawiphat Road, Tambon Wiang per person, Tel: 08 1992 1472. (next to the Wang Kham Hotel), Tel: 0 5371 4239, Bor Nam Ron Thung Thewi (บ่อนำ้าร้อนทุ่งเทวี) 08 6919 9364 Wiang Pa Pao-Phrao Road. There are 2 rooms Khlin Nuat Phaen Thai (คลีน นวดแผนไทย) for a mineral water bath at the price of 869/160 Pemawiphat Road, Tambon Wiang 20 Baht. (next to the Wang Kham Hotel), Tel: 0 5371 3149. Bo Nam Ron Mae Khachan (บ่อนำ้าร้อนแม่ขะจาน) Dok Kaeo Hatthawet (ดอกแก้วหัตถเวช) On Highway no. 118 (Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai) Thanalai Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 4611, at Km. 64. It is a rest area with souvenir shops 08 1950 8399, 08 9191 3929. and rooms for a mineral water bath managed Sappaya (สัปปายะ) 778/7-8 Singhakhlai Road by a private operator. (near Wat Si Bunrueang), Tel: 0 5374 4554, 08 1421 4175, 08 1595 6455. City Tour by Tram/Electric Tram Suchada Spa and Health Holistic Centre City Tour by Electric Tram (รถรางแอ่วเมือง (สุชาดา สปา และศูนย์องค์รวมสุขภาพ) 20/2 Phahon- เล่าขาน ๙ ตำานานนครเจียงฮาย) is available 2 times yothin (old) Road (behind the Little Duck Hotel), per day for free. The morning services are at Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 8765. 9.00 a.m. and 9.30 a.m. The afternoon services are at 1.00 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. The tour takes Mineral Water Bath 2 hours to 9 spots in Amphoe Mueang. The Namphu Ron Pong Phrabat (นำ้าพุร้อนโป่ง route starts from the Craft Centre behind พระบาท) Phahonyothin Road. Turn left at Km. the King Mengrai the Great Memorial and 836-837 for 3.5 km. There are 11 rooms for a ends at the Tung and Khom Chiang Rai Public mineral water bath and soak. Service charge Park. For more information, contact the is 50 Baht per person, Tel: 0 5370 3262, Tourist Information Centre at Tel: 0 5360 0570. 0 5370 3653. Bo Nam Ron Pha Soet (บ่อนำ้าร้อนผาเสริฐ) Electric Tram around the Ancient Town Tambon Doi Hang. There are two accesses. By of Chiang Saen (รถไฟฟ้านำาเที่ยวเมืองโบราณ boat, embark at the C.R. Pier at the foot of the เชียงแสน) is available daily from 8.30 a.m.– Mae Fa Luang Bridge, Tel: 0 5375 0009. The boat 4.30 p.m. It starts from the Chiang Saen Tourist ride takes 50 minutes and is priced at 800 Baht Information Centre (across from the National for 8 people. By car, follow the Na Khai - Si Yaek Museum of Chiang Saen), passes through Chi-
54 Chiang Rai ang Saen City’s Wall, and ends at Wat Chedi 4.00 p.m. - Depart for Mae Sai, a border town Luang. The fee is 20 Baht/person or 100 Baht between Thailand and Myanmar for a group of 12/tram. For further information, (Mae Sai - Tha Chi Lek). contact the Chiang Saen Tourist Information 4.30 p.m. - Buy souvenir products in the Centre at Tel: 0 5377 7084. Mae Sai and Tha Chi Lek Markets. 6.00 p.m. - Dinner. Samlo Ride (นั่งสามล้อ ผ่อเวียง แอ่วเจียงฮาย) - Stay overnight in Amphoe Mae Sai. Contact Samlo Chiang Rai, Tel: 08 5031 0417. Day 2 Fare per hour is Baht 150/rickshaw/person. 8.00 a.m. - Breakfast. 9.00 a.m. - Depart for Amphoe Chiang Saen. EXAMPLES OF TOUR PROGRAMMES 9.30 a.m. - Visit the Hall of Opium, Golden Day 1 Triangle Park. 7.00 a.m. - Breakfast. 11.00 a.m. - View the scenery of Sop Ruak, 8.00 a.m. - Pay homage to Phra Yok Chiang the Golden Triangle as a border Rai (the jade Buddha image) at area linking Thailand, Myanmar, Wat Phra Kaeo. and Lao PDR which is demarcated - Pay homage to the Monument by the Mekong River. of Phokhun Mengrai Maharat, 12.00 a.m. - Lunch in Amphoe Chiang Saen. King Mengrai the Great, who built 1.00 p.m. - Pay homage to Phrathat Pu Khao. the city of Chiang Rai. 2.00 p.m. - Learn about the history of 9.00 a.m. - Depart for Doi Mae Salong via Chiang Saen at the Chiang Saen the Mae Chan - Mae Ai Route. National Museum. 10.00 a.m. - Arrive at the village of Santi Khiri, 3.00 p.m. - Pay homage to Phrathat Chom Doi Mae Salong, and learn about Kitti. the history of Doi Mae Salong at 4.00 p.m. - Travel back to the town of Chiang Rai. the Chinese Martyrs’ Memorial. 5.00 p.m. - Arrive in the town of Chiang Rai - See the cemetery of General and check in to the accommodation Tuan, view the scenery of Doi Mae Salong from Phrathat Chedi FACILITIES IN CHIANG RAI Srinagarindra, visit a tea Accommodations plantation, and sip tea for health. (Note: The room rates mentioned in this 11.30 a.m. - Yunnan-style lunch. brochure may be changed without notice. 12.30 p.m. - Depart for Phrathat Doi Tung. Please ask for current information from each 1.30 p.m. - Pay homage to Phrathat hotel before making reservation.) Doi Tung. 2.00 p.m. - Depart for Phra Tamnak Doi Tung. Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai 2.30 p.m. - Visit Phra Tamnak Doi Tung Aeng Doi Resort (แอ่งดอยรีสอร์ท) 59 Ban Doi (Doi Tung Palace) and take Pu Khai, Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 08 1993 1956, photos with beautiful owers in 6 houses: 750 Baht the Mae Fa Luang Garden.
Chiang Rai 55 Akha Hill House (อาข่าฮิลเฮาส์) 97/7 Tambon Ban Khun Yom (บ้านขุนยม) 155 Thanalai Road, Doi Hang, Tel: 0 5391 8442, 08 9997 5505, www. Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 4733, Fax: 0 5371 6216, akhahill.com, 26 rooms: 200-2,000 Baht 40 rooms: 600-800 Baht Akha River House (อาข่าริเวอร์เฮาส์) 485 Mu 21 Ban Lanna (บ้านล้านนา) 395 Mu 2 Tambon Rim Ko Loi Road, Tel: 0 5371 5084, www.akha.info, Kok, Tel: 0 5371 2555, 41 rooms: 400-800 Baht 18 rooms: 200-400 Baht Ban Phak Chat Mongkol (บ้านพักฉัตรมงคล) Amarin Resort (อัมรินทร์รีสอร์ท) 179/1 Mu 20 222 Mu 4 Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 08 1883 8684, Ko Thong Road, Tambon Rop Wiang (100 metres 35 rooms: 250-350 Baht from the Yunnan Restaurant), Tel: 0 5374 8785-6, Ban Rabieng Chom Fa (บ้านระเบียงชมฟ้า) 386 Fax: 0 5374 8796, www.amarinresortchiangrai. Phahonyothin Road, Mu 5 Tambon Tha Sut, com, 20 rooms: 1,500-1,800 Baht Tel: 0 5366 1118, www.rb-cf.com, 10 bungalows: Amon Inn Resort (อมรอินน์ รีสอร์ท) Sanambin 1,000-4,000 Baht Road, Tel: 0 5375 6041-3, 30 rooms: 700 Baht Ban Silp (บ้านศิลป์) 260/44 Mu 15 San Khong Art-Ann (อาร์ต-แอนน์) 5 San Khong Luang Road Noi Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 6335-7, (near Wat Chiang Yuen), Tel: 0 5371 5605, 31 27 rooms: 300-600 Baht rooms: 350-400 Baht Ban Suan Nang Lae Resort (บ้านสวนนางแล Baan Nattawadee Resort and Restaurant รีสอร์ท) 298 Mu 5 Phahonyothin Road, Km. 851, (บ้านณัฐวดีรีสอร์ทแอนด์เรสเทอรองท์) 289 Mu 2 Hat Tambon Tha Sut, Tel: 0 5377 2490-1, 60 rooms: Chiang Rai Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel:/Fax: 600-6,000 Baht, camping ground available. 0 5375 8541, 0 5375 8545, www.baannattawadee. Ban Suan River View (บ้านสวนริเวอร์วิว) 131 com, e-mail: [email protected], Mu 3 Tambon San Sai, Tel: 0 5370 0305, 37 17 rooms: 800-1,400 Baht rooms: 550-650 Baht Baan Rub Aroon Guesthouse (บ้านรับอรุณ Ban Wanna Resort (บ้านวรรณา รีสอร์ท) 191 เกสต์เฮาส์) 65 Ngam Mueang Road, Tambon Wiang, Mu 4 Tha Khao Plueak Road, Tambon Nang Lae, Tel: 0 5371 1827, 0 5371 1234, Fax: 0 5371 1827, Tel: 0 5370 5397, 60 rooms: 160-260 Baht www.baanrubaroon.net, 6 rooms: 450-750 Baht Ban Warabodee (บ้านวราบดี) 59/1 Mu 18 Baan Viriam Resort (บ้านวิเรียม รีสอร์ท) 67/1 San Pa Nat Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 Mu 1 Tambon San Sai, Tel: 0 5371 7563, 4488, 0 5371 9292, Fax: 0 5371 9293, 16 rooms: 20 rooms: 400-600 Baht 500-700 Baht Ban Du (บ้านดู่) 252 Mu 4 Tambon Ban Du, Ben Guesthouse (เบ็นเกสต์เฮาส์) 351/10 Tel: 08 1917 9560, 51 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht Singhakhlai Road, Tel: 0 5371 6775, 28 rooms: Ban Ing Doi Resort (บ้านอิงดอย รีสอร์ท) 603 120-300 Baht Mu 14 Doi Khao Khwai Road, Tel: 0 5371 7844-6, Bun Bandan Guesthouse (บุญบันดาล เกสต์ 0 5371 5883, www.ingdoicrresort.com, 35 เฮาส์) 1005/13 Chet Yot Road, Tel: 0 5371 7040-1, bungalows: 750-2,000 Baht 31 rooms: 200-450 Baht Ban Khiang Dao (บ้านเคียงดาว) 389 Phu Plai Fa, Chansom House (จันทร์สมเฮาส์) 897/2 Chet Yot Tambon Mae Kon, Tel: 08 1831 8864, 08 1573 7910, Road, Tel: 0 5371 4779, 0 5371 4552, 30 rooms: Fax: 0 5372 6011, 8 rooms: 1,000-4,000 Baht 450-650 Baht Chart House (ชาติเฮาส์) 3/2 Soi Song Thaeo, Trai Rat Road, Tel: 0 5371 1481, 19 rooms: 250 Baht
56 Chiang Rai Chat Residence (ฉัตร เรสซิเดนซ์) 56/9 Mu 11, Diamond Park Inn Resort (ไดมอนด์ปาร์คอินน์ Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 7231-2, www. รีสอร์ท) 74/6 Mu 18 Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: chatresidence.com, 42 rooms: 850-1,080 Baht 0 5375 4960-2, Fax: 0 5375 4963, 78 rooms: Chayanee Court (ชยานี คอร์ท) 89 Mu 5 850-1,800 Baht Ban Pa Rai, Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5370 3334, Dusit Island Resort (ดุสิต ไอส์แลนด์ รีสอร์ท) 0 5370 2344, 08 1681 1058, 80 rooms: 250-450 1129 Kraisonsit Road, Tel: 0 5371 5777-9, Baht/ night, 1,600-2,500 Baht/month Bangkok O ce: Tel: 0 2636 3333, www. Chian House (เชียรเฮาส์) 172 Ko Loi Road, dusit.com, 271 rooms: 5,178-11,000 Baht Tel:/Fax: 0 5371 3388, 14 rooms: 60-450 Baht Golden Land (โกลเดนแลนด์) 1/5-6 Sanambin Chiang Rai Condotel (เชียงรายคอนโดเทล) 72 Kao Road, Mu 13 Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 Uttarakit Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 6060, 8655, 0 5371 7477, Fax: 0 5371 8656, 79 rooms: 0 5374 4120-1, 200 rooms: 350 Baht/night, 450 -1,500 Baht 4,500 Baht/month. Golden Triangle Inn (โกลเดนไทรแองเกิล อินน์) Chiang Rai Hill Resort (เชียงราย ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 590/2 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5371 3918, Ban Huai Khom, Tambon Mae Yao, Tel: 0 5373 7162, 0 5374 0473 www.goldenchiangrai.com, Fax: 0 5373 7165, 08 1814 4303, Bangkok O ce: 0 5371 3963, 31 rooms: 650 -1,200 Baht Tel: 0 2311 4588 (please contact after 5.00 Goldenpine Resort (โกลเดนไพน์ รีสอร์ท) 291 p.m.), www.chiangraihillresort.com, 16 rooms: Mu 4, Tambon Nang Lae, Tel: 0 5370 6270-9, Fax: 1,800 Baht 0 5370 6280, www.goldenpineresort.net, Chiang Rai Hotel (โรงแรมเชียงราย) 438 Suk Sathit 80 rooms: 3,500-7,000 Baht Road, Tel: 0 5371 1266, 68 rooms: 180-350 Baht Huaikhum Resort (ห้วยกุ่ม รีสอร์ท) 268/9 Mu 9 Chiang Rai Inn (เชียงราย อินน์) 661 Uttarakit Tambon Huai Chomphu, Tel: 0 5391 8254, Fax: Road, Tel: 0 5371 7700-3, 77 rooms: 600-1,573 Baht 0 5391 8232, www.huaikhum.idv.tw, www. Chiang Rai Villa (เชียงรายวิลล่า) 317/162 Mu 13 huaikhum.com, 27 rooms: 1,600-3,700 Baht Soi 8/2, Muban Sin Thani 3, Tambon Tha Sai, In Kham (อินคำา) 176/2 Rat Bamrung Road, Tel: 08 1927 0786, www.chiangraivilla.com, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 7850-79, 104 1 large accommodation, 4,000-5,000 Baht rooms: 1,000-1,500 Baht Chit Ari Guesthouse (จิตอารีย์ เกสต์เฮาส์) 246/3 Ing Doi Resort and Sportsclub (อิงดอยรีสอร์ท Soi Santirat, Singhakhlai Road, Tel: 0 5371 9348, แอนด์ สปอร์ตคลับ) 603 Mu 24 Doi Khao Khwai 12 rooms: 150-200 Baht Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 7844-6, City Home (ซิตี้โฮม) 868 Phahonyothin Road, Fax: 0 5371 5883, http://ingdoicrai.igetweb.com, Tel: 0 5360 0155, Fax: 0 5375 0859, 20 rooms: 35 rooms: 800-2,000 Baht 300-1,200 Baht Kitty Court (คิตตี้ คอร์ท) 30 Mu 17 Soi Ruam Chai, Di Town Inn (ดีทาวน์อินน์) 175/1 Tambon Rop Wiang, San Khok Chang Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 8833, Fax: 0 5374 8834, 60 rooms: Tel: 0 5375 5091-3, 42 rooms: 450 Baht/night, 350-500 Baht 3,000 Baht/month. Diamond Park Inn (ไดมอนด์ ปาร์ค อินน์) 903/1 Kok View Apartment (กกวิว อพาร์ทเมนท์) 221 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5375 2789-90, Fax: Mu 2 Ban Rong Suea Ten Soi 3, Mae Kok Road, 0 5375 2980, 57 rooms: 700 Baht Tambon Rim Kok, Tel: 0 5371 9225-8, 44 rooms: 400 Baht/night, 4,000 Baht/month.
Chiang Rai 57 Krung Thong (กรุงทอง) 412 Sanambin Road, luckswanresort.com, 36 rooms: 1,200-1,800 Baht Tel: 0 5371 1033, Fax: 0 5371 1848, 110 rooms: Mae Hong Son Guesthouse (แม่ฮ่องสอน 270-400 Baht เกสต์เฮาส์) 126 Singhakhlai Road, Tel: 0 5371 La Vie en Rose 292/9 Ratchayotha Road, 5367, 10 rooms: 100 Baht Tel: 0 5360 1331-2, Fax: 0 5360 0470 www. Mae Kok Resort (แม่กกรีสอร์ท) Tambon Rim Kok, lavieenrosehotel.com 28 rooms: 1,350-4,000 Baht Tel: 08 1602 8670, 08 9757 4882, 10 rooms: Lahu Tribal Homestay (ลาหู่ไทรเบอล์) 175 350-450 Baht, 12 tents available at 200 Baht each. Mu 1 Tambon Doi Hang, Tel: 0 5317 0641, Mae Kok Villa Guesthouse (แม่กกวิลล่าเกสต์ 5 bungalows: 300 Baht เฮาส์) Singhakhlai Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: Laluna Hotel and Resort (ลาลูน่า โฮเทล แอนด์ 0 5371 1786, 23 rooms: 200-300 Baht รีสอร์ท) 160 Sanambin Road, Tambon Rop Manee Inn (มณีอินน์) 25 Mu 14 Tambon Rop Mueang, Tel: 0 5375 6442-3, 0 5375 6558, e-mail: Wiang, Tel: 08 9700 2611, www.maneeinn.com, [email protected], 79 rooms: 30 rooms: 600 Baht 1,000-2,500 Baht Mohnfahsai Home Resort (ม่อนฟ้าใส โฮม รีสอร์ท) Lam Nam Kok National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ 114 Mu 8 Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5377 6129, Fax: ลำานำ้ากก) Tambon Doi Hang (including Namtok 0 5377 6128, 0 5371 5615, 19 rooms: 1,200-2,200 Baht Khun Kon), please contact the Protected Area Mon Pho Tawan Campsite (ม่อนผ่อตะวันแคมป์ไซด์) Regional O ce 15 (Chiang Rai), 775 Singhakhlai Mu 15 Ban Bua Daeng, Tambon Mae Khao Tom, Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 1402. Visitors must Tel: 08 9759 3222, camping ground available. bring their own tents. Camping ground is available. Monman Resort (ม่อนแมนรีสอร์ท) 151 Mu 13 Lan Kham (ลานคำา) 648/5 Uttarakit Road, Tel: Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 08 9755 7911, Fax: 0 5371 0 5374 0253-9, 60 rooms: 500-1,500 Baht 8999, 10 rooms: 1,500-3,000 Baht Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort (เลอเมอริเดียน Moon and Sun (มูน แอนด์ ซัน) 632 Singhakhlai เชียงรายรีสอร์ท) 221/2 Mu 20 Khwae Wai, Tambon Road, Tel: 0 5371 9279-80, Fax: 0 5374 4906, Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5360 3333, Fax: 0 5360 3330, 28 rooms: 800-1,100 Baht Bangkok O ce: Tel: 0 2639 6522-5, www. Morning Dew Lodge (มอนิ่ง ดิว ลอด์จ) 86 lemeridien.com/chiangrairesort, 159 rooms: Banphaprakan Road, Tel: 0 5371 9231, Fax: 7,000-30,000 Baht 0 5371 9232, 30 rooms: 600-700 Baht Lek House (เล็กเฮาส์) 95 Rachatyotha Road, Naga Hill Resort (นาคาฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 83 Mu 8 Tel: 0 5371 3337, e-mail: lekhouse@hotmail. Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5370 2120, www.nagahill. com, 30 rooms: 250 Baht com, 9 bungalows: 800-1,800 Baht Little Duck (ลิตเติ้ลดั๊ก) 199 Phahonyothin Road, Nam Thong Resort (นำ้าทอง รีสอร์ท) 121/588 Tambon San Sai, Tel: 0 5371 5620-30, Bangkok Mu 3 Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5376 7500-2 Fax: O ce: Tel: 0 2691 5941-5, 330 rooms: 1,200- 0 5376 7505, www.namthongresort.com, 35,000 Baht 56 rooms: 600-1,500 Baht Lotus Guesthouse (โลตัสเกสต์เฮาส์) 247 Santi Namchong Garden Homestay (นำ้าชงการ์เดน Rat Road, Tel: 0 5371 6662, 15 rooms: 150 Baht โฮมสเตย์) 477 Mu 7 Ban Nang Lae Nai, Tel: 0 5370 Luck Swan Resort and Spa (ลักษวรรณรีสอร์ท 6343, 08 9633 6286, 08 1603 9003, Fax: 0 5370 แอนด์สปา) 499 Mu 4 Tambon Rim Kok, Tel: 0 5375 6344, www.namchong-garden.com, 6 rooms: 0855, 08 9700 2511, Fax: 0 5375 0857, www. 600-800 Baht
58 Chiang Rai Nantawan (นันตวรรณ) 427 Mu 5 Tambon Rim 4057-60, Fax: 0 5375 4060, e-mail: petchsiam_ Kok, Tel: 0 5375 0900, 05371 7393, 25 rooms: [email protected], 75 rooms: 350-1,200 Baht 200-700 Baht Phiman Inn (พิมาน อินน์) 652/1 Mu 24 Tambon Nanthachai Inn (นันทชัยอินน์) 36 Phahonyothin Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 6733, Fax: 0 5375 6753, Road, Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5370 2381, 149 rooms: 450-700 Baht 0 5370 3381, 50 rooms: 190-270 Baht Phowadol Resort and Spa (โพธิ์วดลรีสอร์ท Napa Lodge (นภา ลอด์จ) 420/2 Phahonyothin แอนด์สปา) 183 Mu 3 Tambon Rim Kok, Tel: Road, Tel: 0 5371 7345, 23 rooms: 300-400 Baht 0 5371 8600, Fax: 0 5371 8700, 154 rooms: New Maleena Ville (นิวมาลีน่า วิลล์) 863 Wat 3,700-65,000 Baht Phra Non Road, Tel: 0 5371 2931, 0 5371 4933, Phu Inn (ภูอินน์) 111/36 Mu 19 Tambon Santi, www. maleenahotel.com, 41 rooms: 400 Baht Tel: 0 5371 7580-1, 15 rooms: 200-800 Baht Nim Si Seng (นิ่มซี่เส็ง) 930/14 Phahonyothin Phu Lae Inn Resort (ภูแลอินน์ รีสอร์ท) 238 Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel:/Fax: 0 5360 0421-2, Mu 4 Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5315 1635-6, 76 rooms: 450-800 Baht www.phulae-inn.com, 30 rooms: 300-600 Baht Nonsi Resort (นนทรีย์รีสอร์ท) 91 Mu 13 Tambon Ploy-Plu Residence (พลอย-พลู เรสซิเดนซ์) Nang Lae, Tel: 0 5379 3379, 0 5379 3246, 21 161/5 Mu 9 Mengrai Anuson Road, Soi 6 Tambon rooms: 180-350 Baht Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5360 0456, Fax: 0 5360 0455, Orchid Hut (ออร์คิด ฮัท) 114/3 Night Bazaar, www.pp-residence.com, 27 rooms: 500-800 Baht Chiang Rai Bus Terminal, Tel: 0 5371 2460, 15 Pong Phrabat Resort (โป่งพระบาท รีสอร์ท) 211 rooms: 300-400 Baht Mu 3 Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5391 8640, Fax: Orchids Guesthouse (ออคิดส์ เกสต์เฮาส์) 1012/3 0 5374 3252, 15 bungalows: 500-1,800 Baht Chet Yot Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 8361, Prasit Villa (ประสิทธิ์ วิลล่า) 103/1 Phahonyothin e-mail: [email protected], 15 Road, Tambon Rim Kok, Tel: 0 5371 1264, 0 5370 rooms: 350-450 Baht 2558, e-mail: [email protected], 34 rooms: P.S. Guesthouse (พี เอส เกสต์เฮาส์) 82/2 Mu 21 200-350 Baht Ko Loi Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 4521, Primada Place (พริมาดา เพลส) 452 Mu 13 9 rooms: 300-450 Baht Super Highway Road, Tel: 0 5375 4975-9, Fax: Palm Garden (ปาล์ม การ์เดน) 375/1 Mu 19 0 5375 4979, 25 rooms: 350-800 Baht Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 2252-3, Rajabhat Inn (ราชภัฏ อินน์) 80 Mu 9 Tambon Fax: 0 5374 3252, www.thepalmgarden.com, Ban Du, Phahonyothin Road, Chiang Rai 33 rooms: 900-2,500 Baht Rajabhat University, Tel: 0 5377 6010, 0 5377 6272, Pam Guesthouse (แพมเกสต์เฮาส์) 1025/40 www.rajabhatinn.com, 20 rooms: 450 Baht Chet Yot Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 08 9433 5134, Rangsinee Resort (รังสินี รีสอร์ท) 42 Mu 8 6 rooms: 150-300 Baht (on the way to Namtok Pong Phrabat), Tambon Pan Klet Villa (แป้นเกล็ด วิลล่า) 481 Mu 24 Doi Ban Du,Tel: 08 1885 4241, 08 7660 8785, Khao Khwai Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Fax: 0 5371 7568. Tel: 0 5371 7552, 28 rooms: 350-650 Baht Red Rose Hotel (เรดโรสโฮเต็ล) 60 Mu 14 Pracha Petchsiam Palace (เพชรสยามพาเลส) 124 Mu 17 Santi Road, Tel: 0 5375 6888, www.redrosehotel. Soi Ruam Chai, San Khok Chang Road, Tel: 0 5375 com, 50 rooms: 650 Baht
Chiang Rai 59 Rimkok Resort (ริมกก รีสอร์ท) 6 Mu 4, Chiang Sport Inn (สปอร์ตอินน์) 557 Pracha Santi Road, Rai-Tha Ton Road, Tel: 0 5371 6445-60, Fax: Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 6959, Fax: 0 5371 5859, Bangkok O ce: Tel: 0 2279 0102, 0 5375 6156, 96 rooms: 350-500 Baht 0 2278 5450, www.rimkokresort.com, 256 Sri Chiang Rai Resort (ศรีเชียงราย รีสอร์ท) 104 rooms: 1,700-8,000 Baht Mu 5 Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5370 3651, 7 rooms River View House (บ้านพักริมนำ้า) 103 Mu 4 and 2 bungalows: 400-600 Baht Ban Pong Na Kham, Tambon Doi Hang, Tel: Sri Nawarin (ศรีนวรินทร์) 118/16 Mu 15 0 5391 8222, 08 5720 4610, 500-800 Baht San Khong Noi Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Ruean Inn (เรือนอินน์) 1/9 Mu 14 Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5360 1655, 20 rooms: 350-500 Baht Tel: 0 5371 9833-5, Fax: 0 5371 9836, www. Starbright (สตาร์ไบร์ท) 869/116 Premawiphat rueaninn.com, e-mail: rueaninnhotel@hotmail. Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 2960-3, Fax: com, 50 rooms: 550-850 Baht 0 5375 2964, 8 rooms: 4,000-6,000 Baht Ruean Thip (เรือนทิพย์) 555 Rat Bamrung Road Suan Nam Resort (สวนนำ้ารีสอร์ท) 185 Mu 4 (opposite the entrance of the Chiang Rai Air Base) Tambon Rim Kok (Ban Mai Soi 10), Tel: 0 5360 Tel: 0 5371 9444-8, 77 rooms, 350-1,000 Baht 1504, Fax: 0 5360 1508, 14 rooms: 350-600 Baht Rueang Nakhon (เรืองนคร) 25 Rueang Nakhon Sukniran (สุขนิรันดร์) 424/1 Banphaprakan Road, Tel: 0 5371 1566-7, 61 rooms: 350-650 Baht Road, Tel: 0 5371 1055, 0 5371 1801, 0 5371 2036, S.B. Mansion (เอส บี แมนชั่น) 225 Mu 4 Mae Kok 105 rooms: 250-500 Baht Road, Ban Mai Intersection, Tambon Rim Kok, Teak Garden Spa Resort (ทีค การ์เดน สปา รีสอร์ท) Tel: 0 5371 9422-5, 124 rooms: 500-800 Baht/ 115 Mu 19 Tambon Ban Du, Sanambin Nana- day 4,500-6,000 Baht/month. chat Road (50 metres from the airport), Tel: Sabai Inn Resort (สบาย อินน์ รีสอร์ท) 136/3 0 5379 3333, 0 5370 3781-5, Fax: 0 5379 3643, Sanambin Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 www.teaksparesort.com, 80 rooms: 2,500- 6600-1, 55 rooms: 350-500 Baht 3,500 Baht Sabun N-ga International Hostel (สบันงา Thanapat (ธนภัทร์) 473/30 Singhakhlai Road, [บ้านนานาชาติสบันงา เชียงราย]) 226/50 San Khong Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 2492, 17 rooms: Noi Road, Tel: 0 5371 2290, Fax: 0 5371 6440, 300-500 Baht Bangkok O ce: Tel: 0 2628 7413-5, www. Thanya Inn (ธันยา อินน์) 897 Phahonyothin sabunnga.com, 20 rooms: 450 Baht Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 4966-7, 79 Saenkhamfa Resort (แสนคำาฟ้า รีสอร์ท) 325 rooms: 450 Baht Mu 8 Tambon Ban Du (at the entrance of The Legend Chiang Rai (เดอะ เลเจนด์ เชียงราย) Chiang Rai Rajabhat University), Tel: 124/15 Mu 21 Ko Loi Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, 0 5370 3407, 26 rooms: 500-800 Baht Tel: 0 5391 0400, 0 5371 9649, Fax: 0 5371 9650, Saenphu (แสนภู) 389 Banphaprakan Road, www.thelegend-chiangrai.com, 78 rooms: Tel: 0 5371 7300-8, 104 rooms: 650 Baht 5,500-12,000 Baht Si San Nam Kon Resort (สีสันนำ้ากรณ์รีสอร์ท) The Mantrini (เดอะมันตรินี่) 292/13 Mu 13 200 Mu 6 Tambon Mae Kon, Tel: 0 5372 6538, Phahonyothin Mai Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, 08 1453 1885, 6 rooms: 1,500 Baht Tel: 0 5360 1555-9, Fax: 0 5360 1560, www. Siam (สยาม) 531/6-8 Banphaprakan Road, mantrini.com, 63 rooms: 4,450-5,500 Baht Tel: 0 5371 1077, 52 rooms: 200-240 Baht
60 Chiang Rai The North (เดอะนอร์ท) 612/100 Sirikorn Market, Yu Di Place (อยู่ดีเพลส) 453 Mu 9 Chiang Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 9873, Fax: 0 5374 Rai-Wiang Chai Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0156, www.thenorth.co.th, e-mail: sales@ 0 5371 4115, 08 1881 6238, 17 rooms: 450 Baht thenorth.co.th, 17 rooms: 600-1,000 Baht Yu Suk Villa (อยู่สุข วิลล่า) 952/13 Ruam Chit The River House Resort and Spa (เดอะ ริเวอร์ Thawai Road, Tel: 0 5371 1913, 0 5371 1946, เฮาส์ รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 482 Mu 4 Mae Kok Road, 0 5375 6559, 54 rooms: 300-600 Baht Tambon Rim Kok, Tel: 0 5375 0829-45, Fax: 0 5375 0822, www.riverhouse-chiangrai.com, 36 rooms: 5,000-8,900 Baht Amphoe Wiang Chai The White House (เดอะ ไวท์ เฮาส์) 789/7 Santico Resort (สันติโครีสอร์ท) 135 Mu 5 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5371 3427, Tambon Wiang Chai, Tel: 0 5360 3200-28, Fax: 0 5374 4051, 30 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht 0 5360 3229, www.santicolodge.com, 20 rooms: Thima Inn (ธิมา อินน์) 21/9 Ratchayotha Road, 1,200-1,800 Baht Tel: 0 5375 9137, 47 rooms: 650-900 Baht Sri Wiang Thai Medical Clinic and Spa Thip Inn (ทิพย์ อินน์) 486 Mu 4 Tambon Rim Kok, (ศรีเวียงไทยเมดิคอลคลีนิคแอนด์สปา) 147 Mu 3 Ban Tel: 0 5375 0954, 0 5375 0113, 16 rooms: 250-600 Baht Si Wiang, Tambon Wiang Chai, Tel: 0 5376 8858, Tourist Inn (ทัวริส อินน์) 1004/1 Chet Yot Road, 0 5376 8116, Fax: 0 5376 8666, 5 houses: 1,000 Tel: 0 5371 0631, 22 rooms: 200-400 Baht -2,800 Baht V.J.C. Mansion (วี.เจ.ซี แมนชั่น) 198 Mu 19 Ko Thong Community, Tel: 0 5374 8300-3, 56 rooms: Amphoe Mae Lao 200-500 Baht Chinda Resort (จินดารีสอร์ท) 189 Mu 7 Tambon Wanasom Wellness and Aesthetic Resort Pa Ko Dam, Tel: 0 5374 4734-5, 08 1783 2424, (วนาศรม รีสอร์ท) Mae Fah Luang University, www.chindaresort.150m.com, 21 rooms: 400 333 Tambon Tha Sut, Tel: 0 5360 3600-2, -500 Baht Fax: 0 5360 3603, 46 rooms: 1,700-3,500 Baht Phu Chom Dao (ภูชมดาว) 346 Tambon Prong Wangcome (วังคำา) 869/88 Premawiphat Road, Phrae, Tel: 0 5360 7400, 08 9968 4928, www. Tel: 0 5371 1811, 0 5371 3835-48, Bangkok phuchomdaoresortandspa.com, 4 houses: O ce: Tel: 0 2252 7760, 0 2254 8773-4, www. 4,800-7,200 Baht wangcome.com, 200 rooms: 1,400-5,000 Baht Suan Kaeo Resort (สวนแก้วรีสอร์ท) 144 Mu 7 Water Ford (วอเตอร์ฟอร์ด) 333 Mu 5 Tambon Tambon Dong Mada, Tel: 0 5391 8194, Pa Sang, Tel: 0 5395 3425-7, 20 rooms: 2,150- 0 5391 4198, 9 rooms: 400-700 Baht 2,400 Baht Wiang Inn (เวียงอินทร์) 893 Phahonyothin Road, Amphoe Mae Chan Tel: 0 5371 1533, Fax: 0 5371 1877, Bangkok Baan Mai Hom (บ้านพักไม้หอม) 334 RatBurana O ce: Tel: 0 2513 9804-5, 0 2513 2926, www. Road, Mu 3 Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 5377 1981, wianginn.com, 258 rooms: 2,000-2,400 Baht Fax: 0 5366 0308, www.baanmaihom.com, Y.M.C.A. (วาย.เอ็ม.ซี.เอ) 70 Phahonyothin Road, 7 rooms: 300-600 Baht Tel: 0 5371 3785-6, 46 rooms: 290-500 Baht Ban Anon (บ้านพักอานนท์) 226 Mu 6 Ban Pa Ha, Tambon Pa Sang, Tel: 08 9758 1418, 6 rooms: 500-600 Baht
Chiang Rai 61 Ban Phak Rim Than (บ้านพักริมธาร) 62 Mu 10 Kiang Dao Resort (เคียงดาว รีสอร์ท) 229 Mu 2 Tambon Mae Kham, Tel: 0 5366 5379, 7 houses: Ban Chom Chan, Tambon San Sai, Tel: 0 5391 400-1,500 Baht 4779, 08 9812 9866, www.raikiangdao.com, Ban Rabiang Chan (บ้านระเบียงจัน) 99 Mu 9 6 houses: 1,400-1,600 Baht Ban Nong Waen, Tambon Mae Chan, Tel:/ Fax: Krathom Rim Than (กระท่อมริมธาร) 15 Mu 1 0 5377 2791, 08 1812 2861, 08 1814 1242, www. banrabiangchan.com 9 rooms: 1,500 Baht Ban Thoet Thai, Tambon Thoet Thai, Tel: 0 5373 Ban Ruean Kham (บ้านเรือนคำา) 9 Mu 10 0209, 15 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht Tambon Si Kham, Tel: 0 5366 5319, 08 1022 2190, Lan Ngoen Resort (ลานเงิน รีสอร์ท) 239 Mu 8 08 9635 3384, Fax: 0 5377 1023, 15 private Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 5366 1174, 08 1885 rooms, 2 sharing rooms: 600-800 Baht 9696, 08 1531 2703, 13 rooms: 500-2,000 Baht Bikotel (Fu-Nancy) (ไบโคเทล ฟู่-แนนซี่) 380 Mu Lan Thong Village (ลานทองวิลเลจ) 99 Mu 13, 4 Soi 9 Ban Kio Phrao, Tambon Chanchawa Tai, Tel: 0 5318 0000-8, 27 bungalows: 400-1,800 Baht Tel: 0 5366 4694, 6 rooms: 250 Baht Long Choen Dragon (หลงเฉินดราก้อน) Ban Bua Ban Resort (บัวบาน รีสอร์ท) 226 Mu 7 Huai Phueng, Tambon Mae Salong Nai (on the Tambon Mae Rai, Doi Tung Road, Tel: 0 5366 way to Doi Hua Mae Kham), Tel: 08 6193 4792, 7240, 0 5376 3032, 25 rooms: 400-500 Baht 16 rooms: 200 Baht Cen Tea Orchard (เซน ที ออร์ชาด) 39 Mu 7 Mae Chan Resort and Fishing Park (แม่จัน Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 5377 1742, 08 9660 รีสอร์ท แอนด์ ฟิชชิ่ง ปาร์ค) 58 Mu 11 Ban Pong 4189, 0 2526 0124, Fax: 0 2526 1277, www. Nam Ron, Tel: 0 5377 2522, 08 9893 2397, 15 centea.net, 3 rooms: 1,600-2,000 Baht rooms: 800-2,500 Baht Chalisa Resort (ชาลิสา รีสอร์ท) 199 Mu 4 Tambon Mae Kham Villa (แม่คำา วิลล่า) 255 Mu 8 Pa Sang, Tel: 0 5391 8351, 10 rooms: 500-700 Baht Tambon Mae Kham, Tel: 0 5366 5579, 23 rooms: Chom Chan Resort (จอมจันทร์ รีสอร์ท) 196 Mu 2 300-4,500 Baht Tambon San Sai, Tel: 0 5365 3447, 0 5365 3456, Phu Chaisai Mountain Resort and Spa 28 rooms: 800 Baht (ภูใจใส) 388 Mu 4 Ban Mae Salong Nai, Tambon Doi Hom Fha Resort (ดอยห่มฟ้า รีสอร์ท) 23 Pa Sang, Tel: 0 5391 8636-7, Fax: 0 5391 8333, Mu 9 Ban Pa Miang, Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 5391 0500, Bangkok O ce: Tel: 0 2260 2646-8, 0 5391 8440 Fax: 0 5391 8441, Bangkok O ce: 0 2661 5898-9, Fax: 0 2260 2645, 0 2661 5897-9, Tel: 0 2236 0039, Fax: 0 2236 8651, www. www.phu-chaisai.com, 35 bungalows: 4,700 doihomfharesort.com, 6,500-15,000 Baht -14,000 Baht Katiliya Mountain Resort and Spa (คาทิลิยา Phueng Luang Resort (ผึ้งหลวง รีสอร์ท) 219 เมาท์เทน รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา) 388/1 Mu 4 Tambon Mu 7 Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 5377 1015-6, 08 Pa Sang (near Phu Chaisai), Tel: 0 5391 8336, 1884 1871, 18 houses: 1,000-3,000 Baht 0 5360 3000, Fax: 0 5391 8212, www.katiliya. Rim Chan Resort (ริมจัน รีสอร์ท) 17/7 Mu 1 com, 62 rooms: 9,000-18,000 Baht Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5377 1882-3, 40 Kiang Dao (เคียงดาว) 229 Mu 2 Tambon rooms: 1,000-3,000 Baht San Sai,Tel: 0 5391 4779, 08 6890 6489, www. Rina Resort (รีน่า รีสอร์ท) 233 Mu 4 Ban Mae raikiangdaoresort.com, 19 rooms, 6 houses: Kham Mai, Tambon Mae Kham, Tel: 0 5377 9386, 1,200-1,500 Baht 0 5377 9129, 8 rooms: 350-1,500 Baht
62 Chiang Rai Ruen View Resort (เรือนวิว รีสอร์ท) 154 Mu 8 Doi Nam Sap (ดอยนำ้าซับ) 32 Mu 8 Tambon Mae Fa Ban Don Chai, Tambon Mae Rai, Tel: 0 5366 Luang, Tel: 08 1422 4269, 08 6670 1308, 08 4099 5187. 7812-3, 08 0488 0186, www.ruenviewresort.com, Doi Tung Lodge (ดอยตุง ลอด์จ) Doi Tung 30 rooms: 500-600 Baht (situated near Doi Tung) Royal Villa, Tel: 0 5376 7015-7, Fax: 0 5376 7077, Suan Doi Op (สวนดอยโอบ) Tel: 0 5378 7470-1, 46 rooms: 4,800-6,000 Baht 08 9553 2969, 3 houses, 7 rooms: 700-3,000 Baht Gold Dragon Inn (โกลดรากอน อินน์) Mu 1 Suan Mesa Resort (บ้านพักสวนเมษา) 119/12 Doi Mae Salong, Tel: 0 5376 5009, 26 rooms: Mu 12 Ban Huai Yano, Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 300-800 Baht 5318 0081, 08 9855 3830, www.mesa_resort. Hua Mae Kham Highland Agricultural com,18 rooms, 1 large house: 200-3,000 Baht Extension Centre (ศูนย์ส่งเสริมการเกษตรที่สูง Suan Nattiphon (สวนณัฎฐิพล) 109 Mu 12 หัวแม่คำา) Ban Hua Mae Kham, Tambon Mae Tambon Pa Tueng, Tel: 0 5366 0821, 10 houses: Salong Nai, Tel: 0 5391 8101, 4 houses (can 500 Baht accommodate 6 persons each). The price Thatsana View Kio Thap Yang (ทัศนาวิวกิ่วทัพยั้ง) including meals per person is 350 Baht 342 Mu 5 Tambon Mae Chan, Phahonyothin Camping ground is available. Tent is 50 Baht Road, Tel: 0 5366 0133, 08 9953 9224, 7 rooms: Hui Tsing Guesthouse (ฮุยฉิงเกสต์เฮาส์) 7/7 600-800 Baht Mu 1 Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5298, Thip Resort (ทิพย์ รีสอร์ท) 75 Mu 1 Ban Rong, 8 rooms: 800-1,000 Baht Tambon Mae Chan, Tel: 0 5366 0563, 0 5366 Khum Naiphon Resort (คุ้มนายพล รีสอร์ท) 58 0123, 25 rooms, 20 houses: 300-400 Baht Mu 1 Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5001-3, Toob Bon Doi Resort (ตูบบนดอยรีสอร์ท) 94 Fax: 0 5376 5003), www.tourismchiangrai.com, Mu 15 Ban Pa Miang, Tambon Pa Sang, Tel: 08 25 rooms: 700-3,500 Baht 1414 5513, 08 1313 9453, www.toobbondoi. Mae Salong Farm Stay (แม่สลองฟาร์มสเตย์) com, 6 houses, 4 rooms: 500-4,000 Baht 9 Mu 12 Ban Mai Santi, Tambon Mae Salong Nok, UIN Resort (อุ่นไอเหนือรีสอร์ท) 145 Mu 10 Mae Tel: 08 4611 9508, e-mail: info@maesalongfarmstay. Kham Lak Chet, Tambon Si Kham, Tel: 0 5377 9304, com, 10 houses and tents for rent: 400-2,000 Baht 08 0500 3625, www.uinresort.co.cc, 14 rooms: Mae Salong Flower Hills (ดอยหมอก ดอกไม้ 500-3,000 Baht รีสอร์ท) 779 Doi Mae Salong, Tel: 0 5376 5496-7, Fax: 0 5376 5498, www.maesalong owerhills. Amphoe Mae Fa Luang com, 20 rooms: 650-8,000 Baht Akha Guesthouse (อาข่าเกสต์เฮาส์) 45/3 Mu 1, Mae Salong Guesthouse (แม่สลองเกสต์เฮาส์) Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5103, 10 Doi Mae Salong, Tel: 0 5376 5120, 9 rooms: rooms: 50-150 Baht 150-200 Baht Ban Chabusi Homestay (บ้านจะบูสีโฮมสเตย์) Mae Salong Homestay (แม่สลองโฮมสเตย์) 61 Mu 5 Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 70/1 Mu 6 Ban Klang, Doi Mae Salong, Tel: 5472, 08 1021 3992, 30 bungalows: 100 Baht/ 0 5371 0024, 08 5038 6362, e-mail: j_surapol@ person. yahoo.com, 10 rooms and camping ground is Central Hill (เซ็นทรัล ฮิลล์) 18/4 Mu 1 Tambon available: 80-600 Baht Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5113, 0 5376 5146, 0 5376 5349, 19 rooms: 500 Baht
Chiang Rai 63 Mae Salong Little Home Guesthouse Baan Din Laguna (บ้านดินลากูน่า) 300 Mu 5 (แม่สลองลิตเติ้ลโฮมเกสต์เฮาส์) 31 Mu 1 Tambon Tambon Si Mueang Chum, www.baandinlaguna. Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5389, 08 5724 0626, com, Tel: 0 5366 8100, 16 rooms: 1,200-1,900 Baht www.maesalonglittlehome.com, 10 rooms: Ban Chong Lanna Resort (บ้านจ้องล้านนา 300-500 Baht รีสอร์ท) 99/1 Ban Chong Soi 4, Tambon Pong Pha, Mae Salong Mountain Home (แม่สลองเมาท์เทน Tel: 0 5364 6871-2, 0 5364 6780, 10 rooms: โฮม) 9 Mu 12 Ban Mai Santi, Tambon Mae Salong Nok, 700-1,200 Baht Tel: 08 5611 9508, www.maesalongmountain Ban Suan Resort (บ้านสวนรีสอร์ท) 16/1 Mu 6 home.com, 10 rooms: 400-2,500 Baht Pa Yang Road, Tambon Mae Sai, Tel: 0 5364 2555, Mae Salong Resort (แม่สลอง รีสอร์ท) 8/8 Mu 1 Fax: 0 5364 0777, 12 houses: 600-1,000 Baht Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5014-8, Camping ground is available. 78 rooms: 500-2,000 Baht Ban Ta Yai (บ้านตายาย) 164 Tambon Ko Chang, Mae Salong Villa (แม่สลองวิลล่า) 5 Mu 1 Tambon Mueang Taeng Road, Tel: 08 1825 1159, www. Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5114-9, 54 rooms: bed4u.net, 3-bedroom bungalows (total of 3 800-1,500 Baht bungalows): 500-800 Baht Namtok Hua Mae Kham Forest Park Chat House (ชัชเฮาส์) 52/1 Soi 11 Phahonyothin (วนอุทยานนำ้าตกหัวแม่คำา) Tambon Thoet Thai, Road, Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5373 2054, Tel: 0 5371 4914, 08 5855 7475, 08 4487 6331, 7 rooms: 80-200 Baht Fax: 0 5371 1961, e-mail: [email protected], Chokdi Ratri Resort (โชคดีราตรีรีสอร์ท) 167 visitors must bring their own tents. Mu 10 Ban Pha Taek Mai, Tambon Wiang Phang Rim Than Guesthouse (ริมธารเกสต์เฮาส์) 15 Mu Kham (behind Mae Sai Hospital), Tel: 0 5373 4092, 1 Ban Thoet Thai, Tambon Thoet Thai, Tel: 0 5373 08 1671 4884, 8 houses: 1,000-3,000 Baht 0209, Fax: 0 5373 0255, 15 rooms: 300-1,500 Baht Du Doi Suay Resort (ดูดอยสวยรีสอร์ท) 399 Riverhill Resort (ริเวอร์ฮิลล์ รีสอร์ท) 22 Mu 6 Phahonyothin Road, Km. 879, Tel:/Fax: 0 5370 Tambon Mae Salong Nai, Tel: 08 1530 3040, 9800, 0 5370 9313, 08 9766 0301, www.geocities. 08 9852 3602, www.riverhillresort.com, com/dudoisuay, 40 rooms: 1,800-6,000 Baht 10 rooms: 1,800-3,000 Baht Fai Nam Rim Than (ฝายนำ้าริมธาร) 7 Mu 1 Ban Saeng Arun (แสงอรุณ) Doi Mae Salong, Tel: Chong Soi 5, Tel: 0 5364 6674, 12 rooms: 0 5376 5103, 200-300 Baht 600-1,500 Baht San Pha Phaya Phrai Forest Park (วนอุทยาน Huai Nam Rin Resort (ห้วยนำ้าริน รีสอร์ท) สันผาพญาไพร) Tambon Thoet Thai, Tel: 0 5371 120 Mu 2 Ban Dong Ngam, Tambon Tambon 1402, visitors must bring their own tents. Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 0751, www. Sin Sae (ซินแซ) 32/3 Mu 1 Doi Mae Salong, huai-nam-rin-resort.com, 31 rooms: 700-1,400 Baht Tel: 0 5376 5026, 18 rooms: 120-300 Baht Huean Kham Resort (เฮือนคำา รีสอร์ท) 121 Mu 5 Ban Pa Mueat, Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Amphoe Mae Sai Tel: 0 5364 0761-2, 28 rooms: 300-500 Baht Amphon Resort (อัมพร รีสอร์ท) 11 Mu 5 Khan Thong Kham (ขันทองคำา) 40 Mu 7, Phahonyothin Road, Tambon Wiang Phang Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5373 4222, 0 5373 Kham, Tel: 0 5373 1769, Fax: 0 5364 6370, 27 4555, Fax: 0 5373 2388, Bangkok O ce Tel: rooms: 600-3,500 Baht 0 2285 3232, 0 2285 3950, Fax: 0 2285 3235,
64 Chiang Rai www.ktkhotel.com, 47 rooms: 790-1,590 Baht Patcharaporn Resort (พัชรพรรีสอร์ท) 91/1 Mu Khumchao Resort (คุ้มเจ้า รีสอร์ท) 20 Mu 11 8 Ban Pa Mueat Soi 1, Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Soi Nam Cham, Tambon Pong Pha, Tel: 0 5364 Tel: 0 5373 2245, 20 rooms: 450-1,500 Baht 6644, www.khumchaoresort.com, 12 rooms: Phu View Resort (ภูวิวรีสอร์ท) 685 Mu 3, 700-800 Baht Tel: 0 5364 0033, 15 rooms: 700-1,200 Baht Kritsana Resort (กฤษณา รีสอร์ท) Mu 10 Phutawan Resort (ภูตะวัน รีสอร์ท) 414 Mu 10 Tambon Mueang Daeng Soi 8, Tel: 0 5373 3888, Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 0727, 24 rooms: 200-350 Baht 08 1288 0869, 18 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht Mae Sai Guesthouse (แม่สาย เกสต์เฮาส์) 688 Piyaporn Place (ปิยะพรเพลส) 77/1 Mu 1 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang Phang Kham (near Wat Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5373 4511-4, Tham Pha Chom), Tel: 0 5373 2481, 0 5373 2021, 0 5364 2113-5, Fax: 0 5373 4515, www.piyaporn- 14 rooms: 500-600 Baht placehotel.com, 78 rooms: 1,000-1,800 Baht Mae Sai Inn (แม่สาย อินน์) 74 Mu 5 Phahonyothin Si Samut Resort (ศรีสมุทร รีสอร์ท) 588 Mu 13 Road, Soi 11 Ban Pa Mueat, Tambon Wiang By-pass Road, Tambon Mae Sai, Tel: 0 5364 5269, Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 6484, 18 rooms: 400 Baht 18 rooms: 400-500 Baht Mae Sai Plaza (แม่สาย พลาซ่า) 386/3 Sai Lom Silamanee Resort (ศิลามณี รีสอร์ท) 251 Mu 2 Choi Road, Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Tambon Si Mueang Chum, Tel: 0 5364 0761, 08 Tel: 0 5373 2230, 75 rooms: 80-200 Baht 1882 5758, www.silamaneeresortandspa.com, Mae Sai Riverside Guesthouse (แม่สายริเวอร์ 70 rooms: 500-1,500 Baht ไซด์เกสต์เฮาส์) 690 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang Phang Sin Watthana (สินวัฒนา) 24 Mu 10 Phahonyothin Kham (near Wat Tham Pha Chom), Tel: 0 5373 2630, Road, Tel: 0 5373 1950, 31 rooms: 100-350 Baht 20 rooms: 200-400 Baht Son Kaeo Resort (สอนแก้วรีสอร์ท) 579 Mu 1 Mala Resort (มาลา รีสอร์ท) Mu 10 Tambon Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 0505, Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 2412-3, 15 rooms 0 5373 3801, 15 rooms: 700-1,500 Baht : 400-600 Baht Thai Thong (ไททอง) 6 Phahonyothin Road, Mekong Delta Boutique (แม่โขงเดลต้าบูติค) Tel: 0 5373 1975-6, 40 rooms: 300-900 Baht 230/5-6 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5364 2517-9, Tham Luang-Khun Nam Nang Non Forest 26 rooms: 800-1,000 Baht Park (วนอุทยานถำ้าหลวง-ขุนนำ้านางนอน) Tambon Northern Guesthouse (นอร์ทเทิร์นเกสต์เฮาส์) Pong Pha, Tel: 0 5371 4914 Fax: 0 5371 1961 402 Tham Pha Chom Road, Tel: 0 5373 1537, (visitors must bring their own tents). 30 rooms: 350 Baht Top North (ท็อปนอร์ท) 306 Phahonyothin Road, Pang Dok Resort (ปางดอกรีสอร์ท) 122 Mu 6 Tel: 0 5373 1955, 24 rooms: 400-900 Baht Huai Khrai–Doi Tung Road, Tambon Huai Khrai, Wang Ngoen (วังเงิน) 89 Mu 4 Pa Yang Mai Tel: 0 5376 3622, 08 6656 7868, 08 5614 8965, Road, Tel: 0 5373 2589, 22 rooms: 350 Baht Fax: 0 5376 3622, 21 rooms: 500-1,000 Baht Wang Thong (วังทอง) 299 Phahonyothin Road, Pang Sarapee Resort (ปางสารภี รีสอร์ท) Ban Tel: 0 5373 3388-95, e-mail: wangthong-hotel@ Sala Choeng Doi Mu 6, Tambon Huai Khrai, Tel:/ hotmail.com, 170 rooms: 1,200-5,000 Baht Fax: 0 5376 3558, 08 1672 9983, 08 3206 3068, Wanliya Resort (วันลิยา รีสอร์ท) 479 Mu 10 www.pangsarapeeresort.com, 32 rooms: Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 2755, 500-1,500 Baht 08 1952 8251, 7 rooms: 600-800 Baht
Chiang Rai 65 Yi San (ยี่ซัน) 816/13 Sai Lom Choi Road, Tambon Golden Iyara Resort (โกลเด้น ไอยรา รีสอร์ท) Wiang Phang Kham (near Wat Doi Wao), Tel: 272 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 4226-7, 0 5373 3455, 11 rooms: 400-600 Baht Fax: 0 5378 4227, 40 rooms: 600-800 Baht Yunnan (ยูนนาน) 142 Mu 3 Phahonyothin Road, Greater Mekong Lodge (เกรทเธอร์แม่โขง ลอด์จ) Tel: 0 5364 2169-70, 30 rooms: 750-950 Baht The Hall of Opium, Golden Triangle Park, Tel: Amphoe Chiang Saen 0 5378 4444, 0 5378 4450-2, Fax: 0 5378 4453, Anantara Resort and Spa (อนันตรา รีสอร์ท www.doitung.org, e-mail: hallofopium@ แอนด์สปา) 229 Mu 1 Ban Sop Ruak Tambon doitung.org, 54 rooms, 13 houses: 1,800 Baht Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 4084-90, Fax: 0 5378 4090, Kham Suk Resort (คำาสุข รีสอร์ท) 157 Mu 1 Bangkok O ce Tel: 0 2877 5803-6, www. Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 4170, 08 4610 8239, anantara.com, 110 rooms: US$ 339-470. 15 rooms: 800-1,200 Baht Ban Suan House (บ้านสวน เฮาส์) 125 Mu 6 Paradise Resort (พาราไดซ์ รีสอร์ท) 235 Mu 1 Liang Mueang Road, Tel: 0 5365 0907, 10 rooms: Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5365 2111, Fax: 0 5365 500-600 Baht 2100, 150 rooms: 2,100-2,800 Baht Ban Thai Resort (บ้านไทยรีสอร์ท) 525 Mu 1 Phimphat Resort (พิมภัทรรีสอร์ท) 450 Mu 1 Soi 4 Golden Triangle, Tel: 0 5365 2152, 08 1664 4967, Rim Khong Road, Tambon Wiang, Golden Triangle, 08 6038 3738, Fax: 0 5365 2155, e-mail: Tel: 0 5378 4404, 0 5365 2199, 16 rooms: 500-800 Baht [email protected], 15 rooms: 600-800 Baht Rujira Resort (รุจิรา รีสอร์ท) 121 Mu 3 Tambon Bua Kham Resort (บัวคำา รีสอร์ท) 7 Mu 1 Yonok (Chiang Saen Lake), Tel: 0 5365 0369, Tambon Wiang, Tel:/Fax: 0 5378 4035-6, 08 7183 08 1434 0777, 17 rooms: 400-800 Baht 0099, 08 1951 7861, 24 rooms: 800-1,200 Baht Rung Tawan Resort (รุ่งตะวันรีสอร์ท) Ban Nong Chiang Saen Goldenland Resort (เชียงแสน Bua Sot, Mae Chan-Chiang Saen Road, Tambon โกลเดนแลนด์ รีสอร์ท) 663 Sai Nueng Road, Soi Pa Sak, Tel: 0 5395 5915, 08 6672 6253, 11 rooms: Praisani, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5365 1100, 0 5377 400-1,500 Baht 7123, 26 rooms: 800-2,000 Baht Saen Bunma Resort (แสนบุญมา รีสอร์ท) 679 Chiang Saen Guesthouse (เชียงแสนเกสต์เฮาส์) Mu 2, Tel: 0 5377 7559, 0 5365 0541, 9 houses 45 Rim Khong Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 1,000-2,000 Baht 0 5365 0196, e-mail: [email protected], Serene (ซีรีน) 569 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang (Golden 12 rooms: 200-250 Baht Triangle), Tel: 0 5378 4500-04, Fax: 0 5378 4499, Chiang Saen River Hill (เชียงแสน ริเวอร์ ฮิลล์) www.sereneatchiangrai.com, 50 rooms: 3,000- 714 Mu 3 Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5365 0826-9, 8,000 Baht Fax: 0 5365 0830, e-mail: chiangsaen@hotmail. The Imperial Golden Triangle Resort com, 63 rooms: 1,200-1,800 Baht (ดิ อิมพีเรียล โกลเดน ไทรแองเกิล รีสอร์ท) 222 Four Seasons Tented Camp (โฟร์ซีซั่น เต็นท์ Ban Sop Ruak, Tel: 0 5378 4001-5, Fax: 0 5378 แคมป์) 299 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang, Golden Triangle, 4006, Bangkok O ce Tel: 0 2261 9000, www. Tel: 0 5391 0200, Fax: 0 5365 2189, www.fourseasons imperialgoldentriangle.com, 73 rooms: .com/goldentriangle, 15 rooms: US$ 1,135-1,630 3,300-4,708 Baht Golden Home (โกลเดน โฮม) 41 Mu 1 Tambon The River Boutique Resort (เดอะ ริเวอร์ บูติค Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 4205, 10 rooms: 500-800 Baht รีสอร์ท) 455 Mu 1 Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5378
66 Chiang Rai 4488, 0 5378 4477, Fax: 0 5378 4477, 22 rooms: Chom Khong (ชมโขง) 149 Mu 12 Ban Wiang 1,200-4,950 Baht Don Chai, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5365 5661, Viang Yonok (เวียงโยนก) 201 Mu 3 Tambon Yonok 08 4489 3264, 11 rooms: 350-400 Baht (Chiang Saen Lake), Tel: 0 5365 0444, 08 1862 8727, Ing Khong (อิงโขง) 141/1 Mu 12 Ban Wiang www.viangyonok.com, 2,000-2,700 Baht Don Chai, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1659, Win Win Club (วินวินคลับ) 235 Mu 1 Chiang 11 rooms: 500 Baht Saen-Mae Sai Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 Nam Khong Guesthouse (นำ้าโขงเกสต์เฮาส์) 4323, Fax: 0 5360 7888, www.ww-club.com, 408 Mu 1, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5365 5102, 74 rooms: 2,700-3,000 Baht 20 rooms: 100-150 Baht Nam Khong Riverside (นำ้าโขงริเวอร์ไซด์) Amphoe Chiang Khong 174-176 Mu 8 Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1237, Baan Rim Taling (บ้านริมตลิ่ง) 99/4 Mu 3 Ban 0 5379 1796, Fax: 0 5379 1802, 30 rooms: Sop Som, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1613, 800 Baht 08 4615 5490, www.baanrimtaling.com, Portside (พอร์ทไซด์) 546 Mu 1, Tambon Wiang, 10 rooms: 150-450 Baht Tel: 0 5365 5238, 08 6185 7779, 12 rooms: Ban Fai (บ้านฝ้าย) 108 Mu 8 Ban Wiang Kaeo, 350-450 Baht Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1394, 9 rooms: Rai Saeng Arun (ไร่แสงอรุณ) 2 Mu 3 Ban 100-200 Baht Pha Kub, Tambon Rim Khong, Tel: 0 5391 8643, Ban Krua Thip Guesthouse (บ้านครัวทิพย์ 08 1255 2024, 08 1802 7062, 08 1844 8247, เกสต์เฮาส์) 400 Mu 1 Ban Hua Wiang, Tambon Fax: 0 5391 8255, www.raisaengarun.com, Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 2010, e-mail: kruathip2006@ 14 houses: 1,800-3,750 Baht hotmail.com, 5 rooms: 350 Baht Ruean Thai Sophaphan Resort (เรือนไทย Ban Rim Nam (บ้านริมนำ้า) 166 Mu 12 โสภาพรรณรีสอร์ท) 83 Mu 8 Sai Klang Road, Tambon Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5365 5680, 08 188 4586, Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1023, 08 0497 0929, Fax: 08 1951 2808, 15 rooms: 350-500 Baht 0 5379 1446, e-mail: p_darasawang@hotmail. Bann Tammila (บ้านตำามิละ) 113 Mu 8 com, 25 rooms: 300-800 Baht Sai Klang Road, Tambon Wiang Tel: 0 5379 1234, Sawasdee Homestay (สวัสดีโฮมสเตย์) 526 e-mail: [email protected], 9 rooms: Mu 1, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1618, 08 1565 250-400 Baht 9362,www.swd-homestay.com, e-mail: Boom House (บูมเฮาส์) 406/1 Mu 1 Tambon [email protected], 6 rooms: Wiang (near Bug Pier), Tel: 0 5379 1310, 300-400 Baht 18 rooms: 250-400 Baht Tha Ruea Resort (ท่าเรือ รีสอร์ท) 184 Mu 1 Ban Chiang Khong Hotel (เชียงของโฮเต็ล) 68/1 Hua Wiang, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1237, Sai Klang Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1182, 08 6115 2781, 08 4806 0521, 5 rooms and 31 rooms: 200-300 Baht 1 house: 100-400 Baht Chiang Khong River View (เชียงของ ริเวอร์ วิว) 141 Mu 12 Ban Wiang Don Chai Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mae Suai Tel: 0 5379 1375, 08 1951 9753, 08 9561 4428, Ban Bon Doi (บ้านบนดอย) Mu 2 Tambon 14 rooms: 500 Baht Wawee, 7 houses: 500-700 Baht, camping ground is available, Tel: 08 1289 1691, 08 1884 5845.
Chiang Rai 67 Chiang Rai Plant and Plant Production Tel: 0 5360 4549-50, www.rtwresort.com, Materials Technical Service Centre (Wawee) e-mail: [email protected], 10 houses: (ศูนย์บริการวิชาการด้านพืชและปัจจัยการผลิตเชียงราย 1,000-1,800 Baht (วาวี)) Mu 3 Ban Doi Chang, Tel: 0 5360 5934, 0 5360 5955, 0 5360 5941, camping ground is available, 8 houses: 400-3,200 Baht Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao Laulee Resort (เลาลีรีสอร์ท) 15 Mu 20 Tambon C & C Resort (Cabbage and Condom Cottage) Wawee, Tel: 0 5376 0150-1, Fax: 0 5376 0152, (ซี แอนด์ ซี รีสอร์ท) (คอนดอม คอทเทจ) 153 Mu 6 36 rooms: 800-1,500 Baht, large house: Tambon Pa Ngio, Tel: 0 5395 2312-4, Fax: 0 5395 4,500 Baht 2311, 19 rooms: 350-1,500 Baht Mon Mai Hom (ม่อนไม้หอม) 125 Mu 22 Tambon Chaiwarit (ชัยวาฤทธิ์) 6 Mu 2 Chiang Mai – Tha Ko, Tel:/Fax: 0 5395 0089, 08 1843 7901, Chiang Rai Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 20 rooms: 2,200-3,200 Baht 1160, 15 rooms: 100-350 Baht Suan Charin Resort (สวนจรินรีสอร์ท) 83 Mu 1 Ka Long Inn (กาหลงอินน์) 111 Mu 3 Tambon Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5391 8628, 08 1783 Mae Chedi (on the way to Amphoe Wang Nuea), 1637, 10 rooms: 600-800 Baht Tel: 0 5378 9461, 18 rooms: 100-150 Baht Suanthip Vana Resort (สวนทิพย์วนา รีสอร์ท) Khun Chae National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติขุนแจ) 49 Mu 14 Ban Pa Hiang, Km. 107, Chiang Mai Tambon Mae Chedi Mai, Tel:/Fax: 0 5316 3364, – Chiang Rai Road, Tambon Tha Ko, Tel: 0 5372 08 4489 2173, camping ground is available, 2 4231-5, 0 5372 4226-9, Fax: 0 5372 4230, www. houses: 1,000 Baht/house. suanthipresort.com, 30 rooms, 6 villa houses: Namtok Mae Tho Forest Park (วนอุทยาน 5,000-8,000 Baht นำ้าตกแม่โท) Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 4914, Fax: Taad Luang Resort (ตาดหลวงรีสอร์ท) 93 0 5371 1961. Visitors must bring their own tents. Mu 18 Tambon Pa Daet, Tel: 08 1987 4838, Phimpha (พิมพา) 223 Mu 6 Ban Ku, Tambon 08 4805 4166, www.taadluangresort.com, Wiang, Tel: 0 5378 1129, 14 rooms: 200-350 Baht e-mail: [email protected], 10 rooms: Ruean Thai (เรือนไทย) 195/3 Mu 10 Tambon 900-1,200 Baht Mae Chedi (near the Shell gas station), Tel: 0 5378 9281, 20 rooms: 300-350 Baht Amphoe Phan Cat Agency Trading (แคทเอเจนซี่เทรดดิ้ง) 229 Amphoe Wiang Kaen Mu 14 Ban Charoen Mueang, Tel: 0 5372 3282, Doi Pha Tang 6 rooms: 785 Baht Asalia Garden (อาซาเลีย การ์เดน) 231 Mu 14 Chiang Rung (เชียงรุ่ง) 1265 Phahonyothin Tambon Po, Tel: 0 5391 8647, 08 1950 3948, Road, Tel: 0 5372 2322, 0 5372 2421, 0 5372 2433, 08 9561 3011, www.doiphatang.com, 8 rooms: Fax: 0 5372 2429, 36 rooms: 480-600 Baht 600 Baht/person, meals included. Doi Luang National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ Mei Hua (เหมยฮัว) 335 Mu 14 Tambon Po, Tel: ดอยหลวง) Tambon Mae Yen, Tel: 08 1960 2456, 08 7191 8808, 08 7184 9604, www.doiphatang. 1 house: 1,800 Baht, Camping ground is available. com, 9 rooms: 600-1,500 Baht, meals included. Ruentawan Resort (เรือนตะวัน รีสอร์ท) 42 Pha Tang Hill (ผาตั้ง ฮิลล์) 235 Mu 14 Tambon Mu 12 Ban Pa Pi, Tambon Charoen Mueang, Po, Tel: 08 7191 5037, 08 4885 9134, www.
68 Chiang Rai doiphatang.com, 8 houses: 600/800/1,500 Baht, Phaya Phiphak Forest Park (วนอุทยาน meals included. พญาพิภักดิ์) Tambon Yang Hom, Amphoe Khun Tan, Tel: 0 5371 4914, Fax: 0 5371 1961, visitors must bring their own tents. Amphoe Thoeng and Amphoe Wiang Phu Chee Fa Lodge (ภูชี้ฟ้า ลอด์จ) 3 Ban Rom Kaen Pho Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: Phu Chi Fa 0 5391 8322, 08 1207 7454, www.phucheefalodge. Ban Din (บ้านดิน) Tel: 08 5625 9329, 08 3057 com, 13 houses: 650 Baht/person, 1,400-2,600 5919, 8 houses: 300-1,500 Baht, meals included. Baht/house, meals included. Ban Phu Namkhang (บ้านภูนำ้าค้าง) 4 Mu 24 Phu Chee Fah Hill (ภูชี้ฟ้า ฮิลล์) 37 Mu 18 Ban Ban Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Rom Fa Thong, Tel: 08 1980 4163, 08 9850 1577, Thoeng, Tel: 0 5445 2774, 08 9263 4264, 8 Tel:/Fax: 0 5391 8239, www.phucheefahhill.com, houses: 450-800 Baht, meals included. 4 houses: 3,000-4,000 baht, 400-450 Baht/ Ban Phukhao (บ้านภูเขา) Tel: 08 6192 7637, 7 person, rental tents are available, 300 Baht/ houses: 500-1,000 Baht, meals included. person, meals included. Ban Rom Pho Thong (บ้านร่มโพธิ์ทอง) Phu Chi Fa Centre (ศูนย์ท่องเที่ยวภูชี้ฟ้า) Tel: Tel: 08 7802 8791, 08 7191 3582, 15 houses: 0 5371 0195-6, rental tent is 250 Baht/2 persons, 500-600 Baht, with or without meals. personal tent is 40 Baht/person Doi Pha Mon Highland Agricultural Phu Chi Fa Forest Park (วนอุทยานภูชี้ฟ้า) Extension Centre Accommodation (บ้านพัก Tambon Po, Amphoe Wiang Kaen, Tel: 0 5371 4914, ศูนย์ส่งเสริมเกษตรที่สูงดอยผาหม่น) Tel: 0 5367 8202 Fax: 0 5371 1961, visitors must bring their own tents. Dusit Hill (ดุสิต ฮิลล์) 8 Mu 24 Ban Rom Fa Thai, Phu Chi Fa Homestay (ภูชี้ฟ้าโฮมสเตย์) Tel: Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 08 08 4808 9087, 6 houses: 1,500 Baht, meals included. 1881 4018, 08 5031 2418, www.dusithill.com, Phu Chi Fa News (ภูชี้ฟ้านิวส์) 9 Mu 24 Ban Rom 5 rooms,rental tents are available: 500-800 Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Baht/room Tel: 08 1672 7514, 08 4366 7989, 11 houses: Huean Dok Siao (เฮือนดอกเสี้ยว) 25 Mu 18, 500-1,300 Baht, with or without meals. Tambon Po, Amphoe Wiang Kaen, Tel: 08 9851 Phu Chi Fa Phanit (ภูชี้ฟ้าพาณิชย์) 1 Mu 24 Ban 8447, 4 houses, 400-500 Baht, meals included. Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Khum Dok Siao (คุ้มดอกเสี้ยว) 19 Mu 24 Ban Tel: 0 5391 8331, 08 1980 4306, 10 houses: Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, 500-1,000 Baht, meals included. Tel: 0 5446 8182, 08 5034 9635, 08 3325 8785, Phu Chi Fa Phochana (ภูชี้ฟ้าโภชนา) 25 Mu 24 5 houses: 500-1,200 Baht, with or without meals. Ban Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Lak Borikan (ลักษณ์บริการ) 5 Mu 24 Ban Rom Thoeng, Tel: 0 5391 8366, 08 1163 8950, 10 Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, rooms: 450-1,000 Baht, with or without meals. Tel: 08 1673 1216, 08 9759 1691, 08 5723 9139, Phu Chi Fa Resort (ภูชี้ฟ้ารีสอร์ท) 9 Mu 18 Ban 11 houses: 500-1,500 Baht Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Po, Amphoe Wiang Kaen, Mek Sakun Di (เมฆสกุลดี) 12 Mu 24 Ban Rom Tel: 08 1952 2519, 08 0034 0306, 10 houses/ Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 5 rooms: 450 Baht/person, meals included. 08 1673 1012, 7 rooms: 450-1,200 Baht
Chiang Rai 69 Phu Chi Fah Inn (ภูชี้ฟ้า อินน์) Tel: 08 1960 6537, Tap Tao Sub-district Administration 15 houses: 700-4,500 Baht Organization (อบต.ตับเต่า) Tel: 0 5318 9111, Phu Chom Dao and Doi Pha Mon Homestay 08 1724 0052, Thoeng District O ce (ที่ว่าการ (ภูชมดาวและโฮมสเตย์ดอยผาหม่น) Muban Phithak อำาเภอเทิง) Tel: 0 5379 5345 Thai Mu 20, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng Thale Mok (ทะเลหมอก) Tel: 08 1673 1826, (3 kilometres before reaching the agricultural 5 houses: 500-1,000 Baht, meals included. centre), Tel: 08 9956 1775, 20 houses: 400-500 Baht/person, meals included. Thamniap Khao (ทำาเนียบขาว) 2 Mu 24 Ban Phu Fa Sawan Resort (ภูฟ้าสวรรค์รีสอร์ท) Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 08 4485 6595, 08 3323 8312, 14 rooms: Tel: 0 5391 8252, 08 1993 1159, 1 house, 5 rooms: 200-1,000 Baht 450-1,300 Baht/house, with or without meals. Phu Fa Thong (ภูฟ้าทอง) 27 Mu 18 Tambon Po, Ukrit Farm (อุกฤษ์ ฟาร์ม) (near Phu Mok Camping) Amphoe Wiang Kaen, Tel: 08 6185 9170, www. 30 Mu 19 Ban Rom Pho Thong, Tambon Tap Tao, phatang.com, 5 houses: 450-600 Baht/person, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 0 5391 8100, 08 1992 8384, 1,200-4,800 Baht/house, meals included 17 houses, 6 rooms, 2,400-4,000 Baht, meals Phu Mok Camping (ภูหมอกแค้มปิ้ง) (quite a included. Camping ground is available. distance from Amphoe Thoeng and about 4 Um Im (อุ๋มอิ๋ม) 38 Mu 24 Ban Rom Fa Thai, kilometres before reaching Phu Chi Fa) 39 Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 08 1037 Mu 19, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, 2953, 08 4437 0835, 6 houses: 500-1,500 Baht, Tel: 0 5391 8242, 08 1884 1739, 14 houses: with or without meals. 2,000-2,200 Baht, meals included. Note: During peak season, please book in Phu Rungrueang (ภูรุ่งเรือง) Tel: 08 5292 5674, advance. The bank transfer reservation receipt 6 houses: 400-1,200 Baht, with or without meals. is required. Phu Sawan Resort (ภูสวรรค์รีสอร์ท) 44 Mu 19, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 0 5391 HOMESTAYS 8100, 08 1952 5939, 11 houses: 400-500 Baht, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai with or without meals. Ban Chakhue Cultural Centre (ศูนย์วัฒนธรรม Po Ban Phak (ป.บ้านพัก) 7 Mu 24 Ban Rom Fa บ้านจะคือ) Tambon Huai Chomphu, Tel: 08 6930 Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Tel: 2375, 08 9953 5193. 08 1673 8716, 4 houses: 800-1,800 Baht, with The Mirror Foundation (มูลนิธิกระจกเงา) Tambon or without meals. Mae Yao, Tel: 0 5373 7412-3, 0 5373 7616. Rai Rom Pho Thong (ไร่ร่มโพธิ์ทอง) Tel: 08 7802 Ban Yafu (บ้านยะฟู) Tambon Mae Yao, Tel: 8791, 15 houses: 500-600 Baht, with or without 08 1765 5352, Khun Somsak Chamo. meals. Ban Chalae (บ้านจะแล) Tambon Mae Yao, Tel: Ruam Sansang (ร่วมสรรค์สร้าง) 2 Mu 24 Ban 0 5373 7412, 08 6115 0229, Khun Surachai Lifu. Rom Fa Thai, Tambon Tap Tao, Amphoe Thoeng, Ban Akha Phatthana (บ้านอาข่าพัฒนา) Tel: 08 1993 3708, 8 houses: 200-1,000 Baht, Tambon Mae Yao, Tel: 08 6117 8830, Khun Apha with or without meals. Choemue. Homestay Muser Ban Chakhue (โฮมสเตย์ มูเซอบ้านจะคือ) Tambon Huai Chomphu.
70 Chiang Rai Santiburi Ban Karen Khaeo Wua Dam (บ้านกะเหรี่ยง Bami Chiang Rai (บะหมี่เชียงราย) Banphaprakan แคววัวดำา) Tambon Mae Yao. Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 2067, egg Ban Likhai (บ้านลิไข่) Tambon Nang Lae. noodles, wanton, dumpling. Ban Huai Mae Liam (บ้านห้วยแม่เลี่ยม) Tambon Ban Khanom Chin (บ้านขนมจีน) Sanambin Huai Chomphu, Tel: 08 5029 5953. Kao Road (near Jaw Charoenchai), Tel: 08 1716 0783, rice noodles with spicy sauce. Other Districts Ban Klang Wiang (บ้านกลางเวียง) 498/9 Ban Ayae (บ้านอาแหยะ) Tambon Pa Tueng, Rattanakhet Road, Tel: 0 5374 4389, European cuisine. Amphoe Mae Chan, Tel: 0 5391 8453. Ban Mai Sak (บ้านไม้สัก) 155 Thanalai Road, Ban Saen Suk (บ้านแสนสุข) Tambon Si Kham, Tel: 0 5371 7234, 08 5031 5699 Amphoe Mae Chan. Bo Kung Ban Suan (บ่อกุ้งบ้านสวน) Den Ha-Dong Ban Klang (บ้านกลาง) Tambon Mae Salong Mada Road, Tel: 0 5371 7043, 0 5375 8139, Thai cuisine. Nok, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Tel: 0 5371 0024, C & C (ซี แอนด์ ซี) 620/25 Thanalai Road (near 08 5038 6362. the Vocational College), Tel: 0 5374 0784, Thai cuisine. Ban Hua Mae Kham (บ้านหัวแม่คำา) Tambon Cha Hee Khao Tom Bat Diao (จ่าฮี ข้าวต้ม Mae Salong Nai, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Tel: บาทเดียว) 567/9 Thanalai Road, Tambon Wiang, 08 6192 0170 (Khun Mali). Tel: 0 5374 0024. Ban Ang Lo (บ้านอังหล่อ) Tambon Mae Salong Chaeo Hon (แจ่วฮ้อน) on the way to the stadium, Nai, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Tel: 08 6730 5973, Tel: 0 5360 0518, Northern-style cuisine 08 3480 9901. Chaeo Hon Mo Din (แจ่วฮ้อนหม้อดิน) 159 Ban Akha Hill House (บ้านอาข่าฮิลล์เฮาส์) Mu 3 Phahonyothin Road, Tambon Ban Du Tambon Doi Hang, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang, Tel: (opposite Chiang Rai Rajabhat University), 08 9997 5505. Tel: 0 5379 3118, local and Thai cuisine. Ban Huai Khilek (บ้านห้วยขี้เหล็ก) Tambon Chai Nam (ชายนำ้า) 221/7 Mu 20 Khwae Wai Wawi, Amphoe Mae Suai, Tel: 0 5360 9446-7, Road, Tambon Rop Wiang (on the bank of the 08 9955 9872. Kok River), Tel: 0 5374 8222, Thai cuisine. For more information, contact the Social Chamcha (ฉำาฉา) 447/17 Singhakhlai Road Development Centre, 12th Unit, Chiang Rai, (beside the TAT Chiang Rai O ce), Tel: 0 5374 Tel: 0 5391 8415. 4191, Thai cuisine. Chan Mueang Fishing Park (ชานเมืองฟิชชิ่ง Restaurants ปาร์ค) 238 Mu 6 Den Ha-Dong Mada Road, Tambon Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai Nong Pueng, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5360 Amin Thawikun (อามีน ทวีกุล) opposite the 1078, 08 1288 4299, Thai cuisine. Nim Si Seng Chiang Rai Hotel, Tel: 0 5371 1931, Chao Champi (เจ้าจำาปี) 125 Mu 22, Mengrai 08 9631 9996, Halal food. Anuson Road (on the way to the main stadium), Aye’s Restaurant (เอ๋) opposite the night Tel: 0 5374 2938, Thai cuisine. bazaar, Tel: 0 5375 2535, European cuisine. Da Vinci (ดาวินชี่) 879/4-5 Phahonyothin Road, Baan Chivit Mai Bakery (บ้านชีวิตใหม่เบเกอรี่) Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 2535, European cuisine. Phahonyothin Road (opposite Chiang Rai Bus Terminal), Tel: 0 5371 2357, Thai cuisine and bakery.
72 Chiang Rai Ek Ocha (เอกโอชา) Mae Kok Road, Tambon Rim Lap Pla Ha Yaek (ลาบปลาห้าแยก) Mengrai Anuson Kok (before reaching the Rim Kok Hotel), Tel: Road, Tel: 08 6922 4649, Northern-style cuisine. 0 5371 2543, 0 5375 0496, Thai cuisine. Lee O-cha (หลีโอชา) 416 Banphaprakan Road, Fumizuki (ฟูมิซูกิ) 880/3 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5371 1812, Chinese cuisine. next to the Wiang Inn Hotel, Tambon Wiang, Tel: Lilawadi (ลีลาวดี) Khwae Wai Road, Tel: 0 5360 5360 0448, 08 9700 8338, Japanese cuisine. 0000, Thai cuisine. Kaow Tom Mee Na (ข้าวต้มมีนา) opposite Lotus Bakery House (โลตัสเบเกอรี่เฮาส์) the old mill, Tel: 0 5371 6099, Tel: 0 5374 0014, 869/53-54 next to the Wangcome Hotel, Tel: Thai and Chinese cuisine. 0 5371 4519, bakery and Thai cuisine. Ketthawa (เก็ดถะหวา) 457/7 Mu 1 Phahonyothin Lu Lam (หลู้ลำา) Khwae Wai Road, Tel: 0 5374 Road, Tambon Tha Sut (from Amphoe Mueang 8223, Northern-style cuisine. Chiang Rai, it is about 200 metres from the entrance Mae Phim (แม่พิมพ์) Mae Kok Road, Tel: 0 5375 of Mae Fah Luang University) Tel: 08 4100 1232 0685, Northern-style cuisine. Khao Kha Mu Bang Rak (ข้าวขาหมูบางรัก) Mai Mueang (ไม้เมือง) 115 Mu 12 Nong Bua 779/3 Singhakhlai Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 2897, 0 5374 4321, Thai cuisine. Thai cuisine. Khao Soi Phochai (ข้าวซอยพอใจ) behind the Mueang Thong Restaurant (ภัตตาคาร Wangcome Hotel, Tel: 0 5371 2935, egg noodles เมืองทอง) 889/1-2 Phahonyothin Road, next to in chicken curry/spicy meat sauce the Wiang Inn Hotel, Tel: 0 5371 1162, Thai and Khao Tom Jaw Charoenchai (ข้าวต้ม จ.เจริญชัย) Chinese cuisine. 400/11 Sanambin Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: Mum Mai (มุมไม้) 64/5 San Khong Luang Road, 0 5371 2731, Chinese cuisine. Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 6416, 08 9179 Khao Tom Nai Ko (ข้าวต้มนาย ก.) 90/11 0552, Thai cuisine. Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5374 8521, 08 1883 Nam Ngiao Pa Suk (นำ้าเงี้ยวป้าสุข) San Khong 5718, Thai cuisine. Noi Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 08 0208 0653, Khrua Si San Nam Kon (ครัวสีสันนำ้ากรณ์) spicy meat sauce. Den Ha-Dong Mada Road, Tel: 0 5375 2969, Nong Bua (หนองบัว) behind Chiang Rai Thai cuisine. Rajabhat University, Tel: 0 5370 3093, Khrua Sin Barong (ครัวศิลป์บารอง) 47 Mu 4 Northern-style cuisine. Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 08 9424 9984, Thai cuisine. Organic Food Centre (ศูนย์อาหารธรรมชาติ) Khrua Thale Thai (ครัวทะเลไทย) before the 132/5 Sanambin Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: Chiang Rai Airport, Tel: 0 5379 3755, seafood. 0 5375 3000, vegetarian food. Khum Chao Nang (คุ้มเจ้านาง) 6 San Khong Ozone (โอโซน) 565 Thanalai Road, Tambon Luang Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Muban Piam Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 0221, Thai cuisine. Rak, Tel: 0 5371 6105, Thai cuisine. Phan Ocha (พานโอชา) Phahonyothin Road Khun Tim (คุณติ๋ม) 707/4 Si Koet Road, Tambon (opposite the Chiang Rai Agricultural and Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 5009, 0 5371 2780, bakery. Cooperatives O ce), Tel: 0 5371 3870, noodles Lan Tong (ล้านตอง) 1129/1 Kraisonsit Road, and boiled sh head in hot pot soup. Tambon Wiang (situated before reaching Phetchaburi (เพชรบุรี) 421/6-7 Banphaprakan the Dusit Island Resort Hotel), Tel: 0 5371 5345, Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 2071, Thai Thai cuisine. cuisine.
Chiang Rai 73 Phu Lae (ภูแล) 62/6 Phahonyothin Road (near Salung Kham (สลุงคำา) 834/3 Phahonyothin Talat Sirikon), Tel: 0 5360 0500, Northern-style Road, next to the Krung Thai Bank, Ha Yaek cuisine. Branch, Tel: 0 5371 7192, Northern-style cuisine. Phu Thai Kai Yang (ภูไทไก่ย่าง) 38 Mu 4 Sang Phochana (ซั้งโภชนา) 66/1 Phahonyothin Ban Du, Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5379 3080, Road, Tambon Rim Kok, Tel: 0 5371 4124, Northern-style cuisine. Chinese cuisine. Pla Phao Phak Sot (ปลาเผาผักสด) Phahon- Sawasdee (สวัสดี) night bazaar, Tel: 0 5374 yothin Road (near Big C, Chiang Rai branch), 0012, Thai cuisine. Tel: 0 5374 6968, Thai cuisine. Sri Trang (ศรีตรัง) 421/1 Banphaprakan Road, Pong Phrabat Resort and Restaurant Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5375 2072, Thai cuisine. (โป่งพระบาทรีสอร์ท แอนด์ เรสเทอรองท์) 221 Mu 13 Thapthim Luang (ทับทิมหลวง) Sanambin Kao Soi Namtok Pong Phrabat (7 kilometres from Road, Tel: 0 5375 6250, Thai cuisine. town next to Talat Ban Du) Ban Hua Fai, Toke Tong (โตกตอง) Phahonyothin Road, Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5391 8640, 0 5360 1627, Tel: 0 5375 6370, Northern-style cuisine and 08 1441 9899, Thai cuisine. traditional performances. Ratchaburi (ราชบุรี) 422/4-5 Banphaprakan Tomato (โทมาโท) 81/4-5 Phahonyothin Road, Road, Tel: 0 5371 4633, Thai cuisine. Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 9028, Japanese cuisine. Rot Yiam (รสเยี่ยม) Khrua Dam Intersection Tongtueng (ตองตึง) Sanambin Road, Tel: Banphaprakan Road, Tel: 0 5360 1190 beef noodle. 0 5375 6403, Northern-style cuisine and Ruean Mai (เรือนไม้) next to the Chiang Rai traditional performances. Handicraft Centre, Tel: 0 5371 4451, 08 4150 3526, Vegetarian Hall (ศาลาเจ มังสวิรัติ) Opposite Northern-style cuisine. the Chiang Rai Provincial Land O ce, Tel: Sabai Steakhouse (สบายสเต็กเฮาส์) 166 0 5371 4480, vegetarian food. Mu 11 Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 08 5039 3144, Wana Horse and Ostrich Farm (วนาฟาร์มนก 08 4613 2134, steak and European cuisine. กระจอกเทศ) 9 Mu 6 Chiang Rai-Thoeng Road, Saban Nga Khantoke (สบันงาขันโตก) 226/50 Ban Hua Doi, Tambon Tha Sai, Tel: 08 9635 7233, San Khong Noi Road, Tel: 0 5371 2290, 0 5371 www.wanafarm.com, Thai cuisine and variety 6440, Northern-style cuisine and traditional of food from ostrich meat. performances. Yunan (ยูนนาน) 211/9 Khwae Wai Road, Tel: Saharot: Ho Narika Branch (สหรส สาขา 0 5371 3263, 0 5371 4992, Chinese cuisine. หอนาฬิกา), 416/1 Banphaprakan Road, Tel: 0 5371 2573, 08 6918 9129, Pa Kluai Branch (สาขา Amphoe Mae Chan ป่ากล้วย), San Sai (before reaching Amphoe Huean Chan Kham (เฮือนจั๋นคำา) 111 Phahon Mueang Chiang Rai), Tel: 08 1034 5522, 08 1288 yothin Road (opposite the Mae Chan Hospital) 0262, Nang Lae Branch (สาขานางแล), opposite Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5366 0855, 08 9951 8064, Ban Sermsuk (Pepsi), Tel: 08 6911 5331, pork local, Thai and Chinese cuisine. blood cube soup. Khao Soi Anong (ข้าวซอยอนงค์) Mae Chan Sakina (ซากีน่า) 80 Mu 2 Tambon Rim Kok, Intersection, Tel: 0 5377 2459, egg noodles Tel: 0 5371 3505, Halal food. in spicy sauce and rice noodles with spicy sauce
74 Chiang Rai Lan Ngoen Restaurant and Resort (สวนอาหาร Salima (ซาลีมา) 500 Mu 1 Tambon Mae Salong ลานเงินแอนด์รีสอร์ท) 239 Mu 8 Tambon Pa Tueng, Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5088, Halal food. Tel: 0 5366 1174, 08 1885 9696, 08 1531 2703, Thing Thing (ถิงถิง) Ban Thoet Thai, Tel: 0 5373 Thai cuisine. 0066, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Parabola (พาราโบลา) 207 Mu 11 Tambon Wiang, Phahonyothin Road (before reaching Amphoe Mae Sai the Kio Thap Yang Checkpoint), Tel: 0 5377 2234, Ananpura (อนันต์ปุระ) 57/1 Mu 1 Tambon 08 1563 4884, European cuisine and bakery. Wiang Phang Kham, Tel: 0 5364 0504, Thai Phat Thai Pa Kap (ผัดไทยป้ากาบ) 118 Mu 8 cuisine. Nakkhaphan Road (Soi Praisani Mae Chan), Rabiang Kaeo (ระเบียงแก้ว) Mae Sai, Tel: 0 5373 Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5377 1708, Phat Thai 1172-3, Thai cuisine. stir-fried noodles. Rim Nam (ริมนำ้า) Sai Lom Choi Road, Mu 10 Rim Chan (ริมจัน) 17/7 Mu 1 Phahonyothin Tel: 0 5373 1207, Thai cuisine. Road, inside the Rim Chan Resort, Tel: 0 5377 Ying Ping (หยิงปิง) Phahonyothin Road, Soi 6 1882-3, Thai cuisine. Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5364 0507, Chinese cuisine. Thatsana View Kio Thap Yang Restaurant (ร้านอาหารทัศนาวิว กิ่วทัพยั้ง) 324 Mu 5 Phahon- Amphoe Chiang Saen yothin Road, Tel: 0 5366 0133, Thai cuisine. Ban Mai Nai Suan (บ้านไม้ในสวน) 281 Mu 8 Chiang Saen-Sam Liam Thong Kham Road, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang Tambon Wiang, Tel: 08 1530 0708, Thai cuisine/ Im Pochana (อิ่มโภชนา) Doi Mae Salong, Tel: fresh water sh. 08 9637 5290, 0 5376 5277, Chinese cuisine. Golden View (โกลเดนวิว) 389 Mu 1 Golden Triangle, Khum Naiphon (คุ้มนายพล) 58 Mu 1 Tambon Tel: 0 5378 4474, 08 6313 9876, Thai cuisine. Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5001-3, Chinese Khrua Ban Rotfai (ครัวบ้านรถไฟ) 155 Chiang cuisine. Saen-Chiang Khong Road, Tel: 0 5365 0605-7, Mae Salong Little Home (แม่สลอง ลิตเติ้ลโฮม) Thai cuisine. 31 Mu 1 Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 Khrua Chiang Saen Riverside (ครัวเชียงแสน 5389, Thai cuisine. ริเวอร์ไซด์) Rim Khong Road, Tel: 0 5365 1072, Thai Mae Salong Villa (แม่สลองวิลล่า) 5 Mu 1 cuisine/fresh water sh. Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5114-9, Khrua Thai (ครัวไท) Golden Triangle, Tel: Chinese cuisine. 0 5365 1112, 0 5378 4226, Thai cuisine/fresh Nong Im Pochana (น้องอิ่มโภชนา) 2/2 Mu 1 water sh. Tambon Mae Salong Nok, Tel: 0 5376 5309, Thai Rim Khong (ริมโขง) 115 Mu 8 Tambon Wiang, and Chinese cuisine. Tel: 0 5365 0459-60, Thai cuisine/fresh water sh. Sakura (ซากุระ) 8/8 Mu 1 Tambon Mae Salong Tawan Rim Khong (ตะวันริมโขง) Golden Triangle, Nok, Mae Salong Resort, Tel: 0 5376 5014-8, Tel: 0 5378 4102, Thai cuisine/fresh water sh. Chinese cuisine. Salapao Yunnan (ซาลาเปา ยูนนาน) 76 Mu 2 Ban Thoet Thai, Tel: 0 5373 0164, dumpling.
Chiang Rai 75 Amphoe Chiang Khong Si Pochana (ซี้ โภชนา) 280 Mu 10 Km. 8, Chiang Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse (แบมบูริเวอร์ Rai-Chiang Mai Road, Tambon Mae Chedi, Tel: ไซด์เกสต์เฮาส์) 71 Mu 1 Ban Hua Wiang, Tambon 0 5378 9221, Thai cuisine. Wiang, Tel: 0 5379 1621, Thai cuisine. Ban Rim Nam (บ้านริมนำ้า) 166/1 Mu 12 Tambon Travel Agents Wiang, Tel:/Fax: 0 5365 5680, Thai cuisine. Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai Ban Tammila (บ้านตำามิละ) 113 Mu 8 Sai Klang Acme Tour (แอ๊คมี่ทัวร์) 272 Mu 2 Tambon Rop Road, Tambon Wiang Tel: 0 5379 1234, Thai cuisine. Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 2787, 0 5374 2493. Chom Khong (ชมโขง) 149 Mu 12 Tambon Add Bike (แอ๊ดไบค์) 151/14 Thanalai Road, Wiang Don Chai, Tel: 0 5365 5661, Thai cuisine. Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5374 4317. Dao Ruean Phae (ดาวเรือนแพ) Tambon Wiang, Akha Hill House (อาข่าฮิลล์เฮาส์) 423/25 Mu 21 Tel: 0 5379 1176, Thai cuisine. Soi 1 Ko Loi, Tel: 0 5371 5084, www.akhahill.com. Easy Bar and Restaurant (อีซี่บาร์แอนด์ Chian House (เชียรเฮาส์) 172 Mu 12 Si เรสเทอรองท์) Sai Klang Road, Tambon Wiang, Bunrueang Road, Tel: 0 5371 3388. Tel: 08 6913 1144, Thai and European cuisine. Chiang Rai Agency Centre (เชียงรายเอเจนซี่ Nang Nuan (นางนวล) 277 Mu 7, Tambon Wiang, เซ็นเตอร์) 428/10 Banphaprakan Road, Tel: 0 5371 Tel: 0 5379 1271, 0 5365 5567, Thai cuisine. 7274-6, Fax: 0 5371 2211. Amphoe Mae Suai Chiang Rai Ekachai (เชียงรายเอกชัย) 733/7 Laulee Hill Resort (เลาลีรีสอร์ท) 15 Mu 20 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5371 1358, Fax: Tambon Wawee, Tel: 0 5376 0150-1, Fax: 0 5376 0 5371 2959. 0152, Thai and Chinese cuisine. Chiang Rai Nam Thiao (เชียงรายนำาเที่ยว) 514 Suan Charin Resort (สวนจรินรีสอร์ท) 83 Mu 1 Thanalai Road, Tel:/Fax: 0 5371 2789. Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5371 7272, Thai Chit Ari Tour (จิตอารีย์ทัวร์) 246/3 Singhakhlai cuisine and bakery. Road, Tel:/Fax: 0 5371 9348. Suanthip Vana Resort (สวนทิพย์วนารีสอร์ท) Diethelm Travel (ดีทแฮล์มทราเวล) 144/2 Mu 1 49 Mu 14 Km. 107 Chiang Mai–Chiang Rai Road, Tambon Ban Du, Tel: 0 5370 2681-2 Fax: 0 5371 Ban Pa Hiang, Tambon Tha Ko, Tel: 0 5372 4231- 6222, www.diethelm-travel.com 5, 0 5372 4226-9, Fax: 0 5372 4230, www.suan- Janjira 2002 Travel and Tour (จันทร์จิรา ๒๐๐๒ thipresort.com, Thai and Northern-style cuisine. แทรเวลแอนด์ทัวร์) 319/5 Mu 13 Rat Bamrung Road, Tambon Rop Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 3994, Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao Fax: 0 5375 4427, www.janjiragroups.com C & C Resort (Cabbage and Condom Cottage) Jantima Tour (JTM) จันทิมาทัวร์ (เจทีเอ็ม) (ซี แอนด์ ซี รีสอร์ท [คอนดอม คอทเทจ]) 153 Mu 6 Km. Premawiphat Road, Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 84-85 , Chiang Rai-Chiang Mai Road, Ban Mo, 6982, Fax: 0 5371 9247, www.jtmtour.com Tambon Pa Ngio, Tel: 0 5395 2312-4, Thai cuisine. Kochaporn Travel and Service (กชพรแทรเวล Chuea Chan (เจือจันทร์) 186 Mu 2 Chiang Rai แอนด์เซอร์วิส) 868/5 Phahonyothin Road, Tambon -Chiang Mai Road, Tambon Wiang Tel: 0 5378 Wiang, Tel:/Fax: 0 5360 0725, 08 4608 5452, 1250, Thai cuisine. www.kochaporntravel.com Lek House (เล็กเฮาส์) 95 Banphaprakan Road, Tel: 0 5371 3337, www.chiangraikayak.tk
76 Chiang Rai Luang Prabang Travel (หลวงพระบางแทรเวล) Yutthana Car Rent (ยุทธนารถเช่า) 898/4 542/2 Banphaprakan Road, Tel:/Fax: 0 5375 2555, Phahonyothin Road (opposite the co-op o ce), www.luangprabangtravel.com Tel: 0 5375 5113, 0 5370 2258. Mae Khong Travel (แม่โขงการท่องเที่ยว) 891/2 Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5375 2536. Other Districts Mae Khong Treks (แม่โขงเทรคส์) 31/ 24 Mu 3 Ann Tour (แอนทัวร์) 166 Mu 8 Sai Klang Road, Chiang Rai-Wiang Chai Road, Tel: 0 5360 1051-3, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Chiang Khong, Fax: 0 5360 1055. Tel: 0 5365 5198, 0 5379 1218. My Dream Travel and Tour (มายดรีมทราเวล แอนด์ทัวร์) 83 Mu 12 Soi Muban Wang Kham, Tambon Mae Yao, Tel: 0 5360 9110. Chiang Khong Thai-Lao Travel (เชียงของ National Car Rent (เนชั่นแนล คาร์เรนท์) at ไทย-ลาวการท่องเที่ยว) 69/1 Mu 1 Sai Klang Road, the Chiang Rai International Airport, Tel: Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Chiang Khong, 0 5374 0585. Tel: 0 5379 1162, 0 5379 1242, Fax: 0 5365 5640. Nine Travel (ไนน์ทราเวล) Pratu Sali Intersection, Chiang Khong Travel (เชียงของการท่องเที่ยว) Tambon Wiang, Tel: 0 5371 8417, Fax: 0 5371 7088. 357 Mu 1 Amphoe Chiang Khong, Tel:/Fax: Northern Bike (นอร์ทเทิร์นไบค์) 114/1 Mu 5 0 5365 5381. Tambon Rim Kok (opposite the handicraft centre), Chiang Rai Pedal Tricycle Club (ชมรมสามล้อ Tel: 0 5370 2269, e-mail: peaknorthernbike@ เชียงราย) in front of the Dusit Island Resort, hotmail.com Tel: 08 5031 0417. Northwheels Car Rent (นอร์ทวีลรถเช่า) 591 Jaturaporn Tour (จตุรพรทัวร์) 183 Mu 10 Tambon Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5374 0585, www. Chanchawa Tai, Amphoe Mae Chan, Tel: 0 5365 northwheels.com 3606, e-mail: [email protected] Oasis Tour and Trek (โอเอซิสทัวร์แอนด์เทรค) Luang Prabang (หลวงพระบาง) 83 Mu 8 Sai 869/119 Thai Wiwat Road, Tel: 0 5371 7990, Klang Road, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Chiang Fax: 0 5371 3535. Khong, Tel: 0 5379 1023, 0 5365 5239, Fax: Smile Car Rent (สไมล์รถเช่า) close proximity to 0 5379 1446. the Provincial Rural Roads O ce (next to the Mae Khong Delta Travel Agency (แม่โขง Far East North Tour), Phahonyothin Road, Tel: เดลต้าทราเวลเอเจนซี่) 230/5-6 Phahonyothin 0 5366 2203. Road, Tambon Wiang Phang Kham, Amphoe Sophaphan Travel (โสภาพรรณแทรเวล) Mae Sai, Tel: 0 5364 2517-9, Fax: 0 5364 2520, 542/2 Banphaprakan Road, Tel:/Fax: 0 5375 2555. www.maekhongtravel.com Sunny Travel (ซันนี่ทราเวล) 897/3 Chet Yot Road, Mandalay Travel Service (มัณฑเลย์ทราเวล Tel: 0 5375 2368, Fax: 0 5375 2369. เซอร์วิส) 382 Mu 7 Phahonyothin Road, Amphoe Sunthari Tour (สุนทรีทัวร์) 869 Premawiphat Mae Sai, Tel: 0 5364 0086-7, Fax: 0 5373 1538. Road, Tel: 0 5371 2588, Fax: 0 5371 8226. Nam Khong Travel (นำ้าโขงทราเวล) 408 Mu 1 The White House (เดอะไวท์เฮาส์) 789/7 Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Chiang Khong, Tel: Phahonyothin Road, Tel: 0 5374 4051, 0 5371 3427. 0 5365 5102, 0 5379 1796, Fax: 0 5379 1802.
Chiang Rai 77 Nawa Luk Luang (นาวาลูกหลวง) 405 Mu 1 Top North Tour and Service (ท๊อปนอร์ททัวร์ Amphoe Chiang Saen, Tel: 0 5365 2076, Fax: แอนด์เซอร์วิส) 100/67 Mu 5 Tambon Wiang Phang 0 5365 2077. Kham (in the Mae Sai Bus Terminal), Tel: 0 5364 P.T. Car Rent (พี ที รถเช่า) 309 Mu 5 Tambon 6166, Fax: 0 5364 6166, e-mail: topnorthtour@ Wiang, Amphoe Mae Chan (P.T. Petrol Station windowslive.com Mae Chan), Tel: 08 1277 5707. Note: Information of travel agents is available at Pang Kham Group (ปางคำากรุ๊ป) 199 Mu 6 the Bangkok Tourist Business and Guide Regis- Tambon Huai Khrai, Amphoe Mae Sai, (it is also tration O ce, Chiang Mai O ce, Tel: the Pang Sarapee Resort), Tel:/Fax: 0 5366 7889. 0 5320 4602, 0 5320 4485.
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Public Relations O ce Tel: 0 5371 1870 Provincial O ce Tel: 0 5371 1123 Chiang Rai District O ce Tel: 0 5375 2177, 0 5371 1288 Chiang Rai Hospital Tel: 0 5371 1300 Mueang Chiang Rai District Police Station Tel: 0 5371 1444 Highway Police Tel: 1193 Tourist Police Tel: 0 5371 7779, 1155 Immigration Tel: 0 2287 3101-10 Mae Sai Immigration Tel: 0 5373 1008-9 Chiang Saen Immigration Tel: 0 5379 1330 Meteorological Department Tel: 1182 Tourism and Sports O ce Tel: 0 5371 6519 Chiang Rai Tourism Association Tel: 0 5360 1299
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