Category: Chiang Rai
The Magnificent Northern Lanna Route Lampang – Phayao – Chiang Rai
Northern Lanna. the northernmost part of the former glorious Lanna Kingdoms. is steep in history and culture with its proud heritage of over 700 years. Traces of past glories remain obvious wherever one looks. The region is resplendent with lush mountains covered with seasonal wildflowers and featuring balmy cool weather the whole year round. This magnificent route starts from Lampang or the ancient Khelang Nakhon. famous for horse-drawn carriages plying its streets. From here. you head north to Phayao and …
Wandering in the Sea of Fog Pha Tang Phu Chi Fa Chiang Rai
Starting from the city of Chiang Rai, after paying respect to the statue of King Mengrai on Highway No.1, continue to the intersection and turn into Highway No.1016 towards Chiang Saen District., a distance of 59 kilometers. You find yourself in an ancient city within ruins of the old city wall. Once known as Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang City, Chiang Saen is today a small district on the Mekong. at the strategy point where the Ruak River from Myanmar runs …