10 Weird & Wonderful Things to Do in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Chiang Rai, Thailand

It's baffling how with so many amazing, quirky and wonderful things to do in Chiang Rai, the place still gets overlooked for its more prominent brother to the south, Chiang Mai.

Located in the far north of Thailand, Chiang Rai province is a fantastic destination for travellers who are after a chill vibe but still with lots of attractions in and around the city.

Dubbed as a sleepy town, Chiang Rai has more than one surprise up its sleeve. From the artistic White Temple and contemporary Black House to refreshing waterfalls and tea plantations, there are several interesting places in Chiang Rai you won't want to miss.

The city is also a perfect base from which you can get direct access to the Thai-Laos border, and we will tell you all about it further down the line. But first, here are the 10 top things to do in Chiang Rai and beyond for your itinerary.

First up on our list of the most exciting places in Chiang Rai is Wat Rong Khun, the White temple. There's nothing quite like it in the whole country. Sitting just to the south of Chiang Rai the dazzling White Temple is hard to miss. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).