Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai restaurants - something for everyone
The two cities in northern Thailand Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai offer the right food and restaurant for every taste. You can enjoy a wonderful evening with excellent food and very good wine in Chiang Rai before plunging into the city's nightlife.
 

Chiang Rai sights - A historic city with many&nbspbenefits

The historic city of Chiang Rai was founded in the 13th century and offers the picturesque charm of a rustic town through unforgettable views. The two high forested peaks, Doi Mae Salong and Doi Tung, provide easy access into the rather spectacular hill country with a variety of hill tribe villages.
Chiang Rai was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai and was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom (Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields), which was later conquered by Burma. Today, Chiang Rai is a traveler's paradise with a wealth of natural attractions and antiquities, while the land itself is a testament to past civilization. Chiang Rai is currently in direct competition with the city of Chiang Mai in terms of tourist attractions and has quickly become a popular getaway for tourists who like to vacation away from the hustle and bustle.


Chiang Rai Shopping - One of the best handicrafts

Chiang Rai is home to many artists and artisans, but shopping in Chiang Rai is more like an undercurrent than a mainstream activity. The Night Bazaar and Walking Street are probably your best bet for enjoying a real shopping experience. Unlike in Chiang Mai, where arts and crafts are often concentrated in a single area, Chiang Rai artists prefer to live an independent lifestyle and practice the trade of their own crafts themselves.

On the other hand, you have various communities that promote certain handicraft skills, for example wellness products, herbal teas, healthy food, textiles, or tribal crafts. The Doi Tung Brand, part of the Mae Fah Luang Royal Development Project, offers some of the best quality handicrafts from all over Chiang Rai.