5 Things to Do in Chiang Rai, Thailand

5 Things to Do in Chiang Rai, Thailand

In this episode we take you to northern Thailand to the city of Chiang Rai. We start off by visiting one of the most famous temples in all of Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew also known at the Bamboo Forest Temple. The emerald Buddha was housed here in the 12th century before moving around South East Asia and finally making its way home to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.

Next up we visit Wat Rong Khun aka the White Temple! It is located 13 km’s south of Chiang Rai and it's a must visit. It is owned by Chalermchai Kositpipat, who designed, constructed, and opened it to visitors in 1997. It is open all year round and admission is free.

At night you must visit Chiang Rai's night bazaar. Here you can buy dvd's, clothing and goods from the local hill tribes. It's the perfect place to have dinner, and we recommend skipping the restaurant and eating at the food court. If you’re the adventurous type, try some crickets and worms like we did!

The next location we visit is the hill tribe villages about 25 minutes drive north of Chiang Rai. Here you will visit five different hill tribes, the most famous tribe is the Karen long-neck hill tribe. You will hear music, dance and interact with the tribes. You can also buy souvenirs for friends and family back home.

And lastly we visit the Saturday Night Walking Street. It's a night bazaar that is way bigger then the night bazaar and has over a hundred different foods stalls. I recommend coming early and seeing all the food before making a final decision on what to eat. The food was out of this world and I recommend you try northern Thailand's most popular dish Khao Soi. It's a mild coconut based curry served over soft egg noodles and topped and topped with crisp egg noodles. Its delicious!

So that was David's list of 5 things to do in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand.

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5 Things to Do in Chiang Rai, Thailand

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[gdumaguing]

great videos David! I've enjoyed and find it very informative for someone like me who's planning to visit.

[UnnaChiangrai]

Wow 🤩 very nice Vado for Chiangrai . Thanks for sharing.

[urbanexplorer]

Looking forward to go back to Chiang Rai, Great video!!

[LucasWorldTravel]

Been there last year loved it and hopefully I will visit again soon as a YouTuber. I am (stranded and loving it) in Thailand. I have been here for the last 4 months and we just got Visas to stay another 6 months. Great video. Did all of those things. I am looking for a few more ideas for my next visit. Thanks.

[deer]

Welcome to Thailand, thank you very much to travel in my country. We hope you will happy to this trip.

[evanananana]

A Chiang Rai person currently living in Bangkok here, you have no idea how your videos makes me want to go home 😂😂😂
Love this! Thanks!

[AbiRashiida]

I've went there 2 yrs ago. I wanna go back!!

[imagine]

think i'll subscribe ! thanks for this

[Nanniechan]

This is where I was born :( I miss my birthplace so much! Thanks for the beautiful shots <3.

[AbiRashiida]

If you guys wanna go there, I recommend you to go in January or February. So you won't missed their Flower festival in front of Damrong School (for free), and Baloon Festival at Singha Park!!

[gachasims]

I can't believe you dont have more subscribers .. nice Work

[janakyraja]

I'm here after the Thai cave rescue. This place looks so beautiful.

[PerfectLittlePlanet]

Bringing back memories with this one! We love Chiang Rai. Surprised you didn't check out the Black House just north of the city. It's the polar opposite of the White Temple and even more bazaar.

[damienraes]

How did you do exactly to visit Hill tribes villages the way you did ? Did you book the tour with agency ?

[patrickkealy]

The really nice thing about Chiang Rai is that you don't run into so many Twatpackers and Cheap Charlie types like in Chiang Mai. There's more of a laidback vibe, the adult nightlife is minimal which is a blessing and with numerous options for everyone to explore Chiang Rai is worth a few days visit. For ExPats it's without a doubt the best place to retire in all of Thailand.

[suttisakmathurapongsakul]

Chiang San district has Olded Temple Verry much and Great Wall

[hanamoonchild]

Hi David, thank you for your insightful videos. I will be heading to chiang rai on May and wondering if I can visit Karen long neck village tribe by myself? Or do I need to join a tour package? I would like to know how did you made it happened? Thank you again.

[divithaganapathy]

Hi David, thank you for an informative video. I was planning to take my parents to Chiang Rai for 2 days and very keen in visiting the hill tribes. Since we are unable to find the right tour package we have decided to to visit the hill tribes on our own. Can this be done? Is the visit to the tribes possible without the help of a local person? Please advice.

[garimfaren]

The grilled pork on the stick. They called "Moo Ping". Satey is YELLOW meat on stick marinate with cumin and turmeric.

[JackMKO]

Hills-tribes karen long Neck People have been making a home in thailand fleeing the political unrest in Burma for so many decades now. In thailand they are able to make a living by interacting with the tourist that finds them to be very fascinating people!