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CHIANGRAI / ข้อมูลท่องเที่ยว
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Chiang Rai, the northernmost province
of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. Situated on the
Kok River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of approximately 11,678
square meters with an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level.
The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area
where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand converge, is also known as the gateway
to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China.
Chiang Rai, which was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai,
was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom (Kingdom of a million
rice fields), which was later conquered by Burma. It was not until 1786
that Chiang Rai became a Thai territory and was proclaimed a province
during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910.
Today, Chiang Rai is a travelers paradise endowed with abundant natural
tourist attractions and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of
past civilization. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery,
ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and
ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who
maintain fascinating lifestyles. For those interested in the natural
side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is recommended along various trails.
Chiang Rai which tends to be a little more ’laid back’ now
competes with Chiang Mai as a tourist attraction and is fast becoming a
popular escape for tourists wanting to get away from the troubles they
left behind.
Bangkok - Chiang Rai
By Air
Thai Airways has daily flights connecting Bangkok with Chiang Rai. For
more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 0 2280 0060, 0
2628 2000, the Chiang Rai Office tel. 0 5371 1179, 0 5371 5207, or view
their website at www.thaiairways.com
One-Two-Go offers daily flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. Call 1126 or book online at http://www.fly12go.com
SGA offers flights to Chiang Rai. Call 0 2664 6099 or visit: www.sga.co.th
By Bus
The coach ride from Bangkok to Chiang Rai is probably best made
overnight since passengers can avail themselves of sleep prior to an
early morning arrival. There are both air-conditioned and
non-air-conditioned bus services from Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal
(Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) on Kamphaengphet 2 Road. The journey may take
approximately 9-11 hours.
By Car
Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road), turn to route No. 32 passing
Ayutthaya, Angthong and Singburi Provinces and change to route No. 11
passing Phitsanulok, Uttaradit and Phrae Provinces then turn left to
Highway No. 103, drive through to Ngao District and turn right onto
Highway No. 1 which takes you to Phayao and Chiang Rai Provinces. The
total distance is 785 km.
By Rail
There is no direct train to Chiang Rai. You have to take a train to Lampang
(9 hrs. from Bangkok) or Chiang Mai (11 hrs.) and then take a bus to
Chiang Rai. (2 hrs. from Lampang and 1.30 hrs. from Chiang Mai) For
more details, call the State Railway of Thailand, 1690 (hotline), or 0
2223 7010 or 0 2223 7020.
By Boat
The capital may also be reached from Tha Thon in Chiang Mai province by
a scenic 4-6 hour (depending on climatic conditions, such as rain, and
other factors such as high waters and fast currents) long-tail boat
ride along the Mae Kok River.
Chiang Mai - Chiang Rai
By Bus
Chiang Rai is 182 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. Air conditioned buses
leave 12 times daily from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai.
Some buses continue to Mae Sai and Chiang Saen.
By Air
Airlines have numerous daily flights servicing the Bangkok-Chiang Mai route and the Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai route. |
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