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Phrathat Doi
Chom Thong This pagoda
is located on Doi Chom Thong on the bank of Mae Kok River near
the city of Chiang Rai.
Mae Fa Luang
Farm is a foundation
located at Ban Pa Ngiu, Tambon Robwiang,
about 3 - 4 kilometers from Chiang Rai township. The foundation
is a temporary shelter for hilltribe children.
Handicraft
Center is about 3 kilometers
from town on Mae Chan Road. It offers demonstration of weaving
and ceramic making, sales of goods made at the center and Burmese
goods.
Rattana Garden
Situated along Chiang
Rai - Mae Chan Highway about 18 kms. from the city. This scenic place, under the management of the private
sector, has the area
of over 40 acres. It comprises of plants and flowers of different
colour and species, together with accommodations provided for tourists.
Doi Luang
National Park covers
areas in Amphoe Phan, Amphoe Waing Pa Pao of Chiang Rai, and
some part of Lampang and Phayao. To get to the park is by taking
Chiang Rai - Phayao Highway for 58 kms. to Ban Pu Kaeng, turn
right at km. 773 for another 9 kms. Main attraction is Namtok
Pu Kaeng It is the largest waterfall in Chiang Rai, having strong
current cascading all year round.
Rafting The Mae Kok River,
130 kms. long, running through the heart of Chiang Rai, is said
to be one of the most beautiful and unspoil rivers of the world.
It flows gently along jungle banks and towering mountain cliffs.
Along its route lie several hilltribes and jungle - tribes of
Chiang Rai. The people are friendly and the life aboard the raft
relaxing. There are regular well - organized rafting trips to
and from Chiang Rai to many interesting destinations : A popular
tours rafting from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, or vice versa.
Wiang Ka Long is located along Chiang Rai - Chiang
Mai Route, about 16 kms. from Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao. This is where
the ancient kilns called "Ka Long Kiln" have been excavated.
Mae Chan is about 29 kms. to the north Chiang
Rai. It serves as a trading post of Akha and Yao hillpeople who
sell their goods and buy manufactured items. You can find some
silver and other tribal handicraft at the shops in this town.
Hilltribes
There are many main tribes around Chiang Rai, Mae Chan, Mae Sai and along Mae Kok River such as the
Yao,
the Akha, the Blue and White Maeo, Lisu, Lahu Shi and Skaw and Karen. Each main group speaks its own
language, follows animist
customs (based on a belief in spirits) as well as adhering to
other more recently adopted religious beliefs. Each of the main
tribes language, custom and production attracts tourists by its
own mysterious charm. There is the Hilltribe Developments and
Welfare Center in Amphoe Mae Chan, along the route to Doi Mae Salong. Hand-made handicraft including woven cloth products and
silverware are for sale in the centre.
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