Chiang Rai City remains a sleepy provincial town with a pleasant atmosphere. ... Founded in 1262 as the capital of the Mengrai Dynasty, after Chiang Saen, today the city retains a strong Lanna identity, mostly through its impressive collection of temples, art, language, cuisine and music.

With incredible jungle scenery, dramatic mountains and amazing landscapes, it's a really unique place. You could do hiking trips from Chiang Mai and Pai, and many people do, but due to the lack of tourists around Chiang Rai it's a great place to see some nature

The Slow Life in Chiang Rai Thailand. Living in Chiang Rai in Thailand's far north is a great alternative to Chaing Mai and Bangkok's city life. Life in Chiang Rai really is a breath of fresh air and a complete escape from traffic congestion. Even better, it's cheap. ... The cost of living in Chiang Rai.

Up in the north of Thailand, Chiang Rai is a small, safe, relaxed city that is definitely worth visiting for at least a few days of your itinerary in this part of the world

Budget travelers will want to venture to Chiang Rai over Chiang Mai. Though both cities are incredibly affordable, there is certainly a difference in the cost of accommodation, cuisine, and more in Chiang Ra

Chiang Rai is ideally situated for discovering Thailand's Golden Triangle, so three days in the city give you ample time to immerse yourself in local culture and cuisine, and explore the northern highlands.

Chiang Rai is located about 200 km from Chiang Mai, the most famous tourist destination in Northern Thailand. ... You can also travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by yourself, as there are buses running daily and the tickets are quite cheap

From traditional means of transportation such as tuk-tuks and samlors, to modern popular ones, such as taxis, buses, motorcycles, and so on. You can also rent a car or even walk to get around the city

There aren't any trains running between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The journey to Chiang Rai takes three hours, with most of the journey through beautiful mountain areas. There is plenty of legroom and the seats are very comfortable. There is also a clean toilet at the back of the bus.

Chiang Rai is the main jumping-off point for the Golden Triangle