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CHIANG RAI

Chiang Rai is located in the north of Thailand and was founded in 1262 by the great King Mengrai.  It quickly became the capital of the dynasty of Mangrai, until a new city was built in Chiang Mai.  As a result Chiang Rai was conquered by the Buremese and remained under their rule for hundreds of years.  Chiang Rai was only again proclaimed a province of Thailand in 1933. 

An eighth of the population of Chiang Rai belong to hilltop tribes, with many Chinese migrating to the area.

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS
PRINCESS MOTHER HALL AND DOI MAE SALONG
The Princess Mother Hall and Doi Mae Salong are located 70 kilometres from Chiang Rai centre.  The route to the area follows a scenic and quite steep road.  There is a museum and hall celebrating the life of the mother of the King of Thailand.

DOI TUNG ROYAL VILLA
The Doi Tung Royal Villa was the last residence of the mother of the King of Thailand, known as the Princess Mother.  The villa was built to overlook the exotic mountains and valleys, with a combination of both Swiss and Lanna architecture.  Opposite the villa there is a flower garden and memorial hall.

GATE OF SIAM
The gate of Siam is located on the border of Thailand and Laos.  The views from ehre are breathtaking, with Laos in one direction and the mystifying Mekong River flowing beneath. 

Chiang Rai is also home to the most revered Buddhist figure, a beautiful jade figure, discovered after and earthquake in the area in the 14th century.   The zoo and city pillars are also worth visiting.

Book your cars trough all locations around Thailand. Cheap car hire, car rentals or airport transfers available to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.