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Experience the cultural highlights of Chiang Rai on this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Visit the dazzling White Temple, a world-renowned masterpiece blending art and spirituality, and the striking Blue Temple with its vivid modern design. Explore the mysterious Black House Museum, home to a unique collection of bold and thought-provoking artworks. Meet the Karen long-neck tribe and gain insight into their distinctive way of life. Along the journey, enjoy a relaxing stop at the Hot Springs. This tour combines iconic landmarks, cultural encounters, and memorable local experiences in one unforgettable day.
- Visit the world-famous White Temple, a dazzling blend of art and spirituality.
- Explore the vivid Blue Temple, admired for its striking modern design.
- Discover the mysterious Black House Museum, filled with bold, unique artworks.
- Meet the Karen long-neck tribe and enjoy a relaxing stop at Hot Springs.
- Travel in comfort with a small group, max 12 travelers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will contact you one day before the tour via email or Whatsapp to confirm your pickup details. Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before pickup time.
Please meet us at the McDonald's in front of Tha Phae Gate by 7:00 AM, and kindly arrive 10 minutes early. We’ll reach out to you via email or Whatsapp the day before to make sure all goes smoothly.
Itinerary
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1Mae Khachan Hot Spring
Start your journey from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with a relaxing stop at a natural hot spring. Watch mineral-rich waters bubble from the earth and join the fun local custom of boiling eggs in the steaming pools. Browse nearby stalls with snacks and enjoy a glimpse of everyday northern Thai life before heading on to Chiang Rai’s iconic temples.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next, visit Wat Rong Suea Ten, better known as the Blue Temple, an extraordinary blend of tradition and modern creativity. Its vivid cobalt walls accented with shimmering gold create a breathtaking sight, while inside, a radiant white Buddha sits beneath intricate blue murals that seem to glow with spiritual energy. Designed by a student of the White Temple’s visionary creator, this temple offers a more intimate and serene experience. The Blue Temple’s striking colors and artistic details make it one of Chiang Rai’s most photogenic and inspiring landmarks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Wat Rong Khun
Continue to Wat Rong Khun, the world-famous White Temple and one of Chiang Rai’s most extraordinary sights. Created by visionary Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple dazzles with its pure white façade and mirrored glass mosaics that sparkle brilliantly in the sunlight. Every detail carries symbolic meaning, from the bridge of rebirth to the intricate sculptures that portray the journey toward enlightenment. More than a temple, it is a living masterpiece where art, spirituality, and imagination unite in a breathtaking experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4Baan Dam Museum
We then make our way to the captivating Baan Dam Museum, also known as the Black House. This remarkable complex includes more than 40 dark-toned structures that fuse traditional northern Thai architecture with bold creative design. Inside, discover an eclectic collection of paintings, sculptures, animal-inspired carvings, and handcrafted furniture, each reflecting cultural, natural, and philosophical themes. The Black House offers a mysterious and thought-provoking atmosphere, standing in striking contrast to the bright temples of Chiang Rai.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The journey concludes at a Long Neck Karen village, home to the Kayan Lahwi women famed for their traditional brass neck rings. Here, generations have preserved cultural practices that are both symbolic and deeply meaningful. Visitors can see women weaving colorful textiles, creating handicrafts, and sharing the stories behind their traditions. The brass rings, introduced in childhood and added through the years, represent beauty and cultural identity. This visit offers a respectful and authentic glimpse into a way of life that continues to inspire curiosity and admiration. **This visit is optional. Please select the corresponding option if you wish to include it in your tour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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