1 days
1. Wat Huai Pla Kang
Highlights: The largest carved white Guanyin Bodhisattva statue in Thailand, standing over 79 meters tall.
A cable car ride takes you to the top of the Big Buddha for panoramic views of Chiang Rai.
A nine-story Chinese-style pagoda features paintings depicting the life of the Buddha and beautiful sculptures.
This temple combines Chinese and Lanna architecture.
2. Wat Rong Suea Ten
Highlights: The entire ordination hall (ubosot) is blue, decorated with intricate naga designs.
The main Buddha image, Phra Phuttha Ratchamongkhon Bodhi Triloknath, is enshrined inside.
Art by local artists and students of Ajarn Chalermchai Kositpipat.
The tranquil atmosphere is ideal for making merit and taking photos.
3. Wat Rong Khun
Highlights: The bright white art reflecting the sunlight is heavenly, created by Ajarn Chalermchai.
The bridge across the cycle of reincarnation → The passage to the ordination hall represents the path to Buddhahood.
Contemporary murals are featured inside. (Mixing Buddhist art with modern world symbols such as celebrities, cartoons, and superheroes)
This is Chiang Rai's number one landmark that shouldn't be missed.
1 days
Families and groups of friends
3 locations
2,500 THB