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Chiang
Rai - A Great Retreat by Alex Albert
A laid-back city with a unique
appeal, Chiang Rai is every vacationers delight, with a number of historical
attractions amidst scenic surroundings. Chiang Rai offers wanderlust travelers
a lure of adventure and an insight into its historical past, which speaks
of many mysteries and folk lores. From being a photographer's delight to
being a culinary traveler's favorite, Chiang Rai Hotels is a great base
to explore the picturesque surroundings.
Chiang Rai is laid-back
city with a rich cultural diversity that strikes an instant chord with
the wanderlust traveler. The picturesque city is surrounded by mystic hills
and valleys, and allures travelers to explore the terrains. Chiang Rai
is Thailand's northern-most province and shares its border with Myanmar
and Laos. Chiang Rai has colorful customs and an unchanged way of life
which gives a generous glimpse of its traditional lifestyle. There's a
large highland population of hill-tribes, with each tribe speaking a different
language. There are a numerous tourist attractions featuring Buddhist temples,
shrines, and a lot of Lanna-style architectures which speaks volumes of
history of Chiang Rai.
The most famous tourist attraction
in Chiang Rai is the Wat Phra Kaeo, which is famous for its Emerald Buddha,
which was later shifted to Bangkok. The Gate of Siam is also a much frequented
place and its one of those few places from where you can witness a panoramic
view of the mighty Mekong River. Wat Doi Se Tung is another very important
temple in Thailand, and it is believed to have the left collar bones of
Lord Buddha enshrined in the twin pagodas. The way up to this mountain
shrine offers fantastic views; a shutterbug's true delight.
Apart from the historical
attractions, Chiang Rai has a lot on its platter to offer to travelers.
It's also a place where you can get fantastic souvenirs and a splendid
cuisine for the culinary traveler.
 Chiang
Rai being a picturesque city, offers many sightseeing opportunities, and
the best way to get around is bikes. They are readily available too, and
you can set out at your own convenience in a relaxed mood. Car rentals
are also easily available and it would be worth while to explore the surrounding
areas, for which Chiang Rai serves as a good base to explore. Apart from
a number of tourist attractions in the city, visitors can also enjoy a
scenic drive to the city of Chiang Mai, which takes around 3 hours by car.
For a more relaxed vacation, you can also try out the two international
golf courses, Santiburi and The Old Airport, located outside the city.
Chiang Rai is served by an international airport, and travelers can also
arrive in the city by road directly from Bangkok.
Getting an accommodation
in Chiang Rai is easy and Chiang Rai hotels offer varied options, and travelers
can choose from bed and breakfast types to luxurious ones. Travelers will
find a host of desired facilities and services, and surprisingly, Chiang
Rai hotels are also affordable at the same time. Most of the hotels in
Chiang Rai are located in scenic surroundings and offer ample glimpses
of the local life.
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