Chiang Rai is a provincial town in northern Thailand, in the mountainous province of the homonymous area. The city is near the borders of Laos and Myanmar. Compared to its sister town Chiang Mai, it gives out a more relaxed and down-to-earth feeling but rich in historical and cultural attractions. Founded in 1262 as the capital of the Mengrai Dynasty, after Chiang Saen, today the city retains a strong Lanna identity, mostly through its impressive temples, art, language, tastes and music. Unlike Chiang Mai, the city offers limited options when it comes to nightlife, entertainment and shopping, and most of these are concentrated in the area around the Clock Tower. The city is gradually developing its tourist sector, beginning with its own Night Bazaar, Saturday Walking Street and Jazz Festival. The riverside, for the most part, has not been overly developed, but it is adorned with a few luxury hotels along the waterfront, which gives it an atmospheric and romantic note. To fully appreciate the beauty of the Mae Kok, it is best to hire a boat and see its beauty mirroring in the river. All in all, Chiang Rai City is all about chilling out and enjoying every part of it, savoring each moment as it comes. It will be an experience of a lifetime!
Thailand and formerly known as Siam is a country at the center of the Southeast Asian Indochinese peninsula and it borders with Myanmar to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Cambodia to the southeast and Malaysia to the south. Thailand is the world's 50th largest country and the 21st-most-populous one. The capital and the largest city is Bangkok. It is a very hospitable and fun-loving country with wealthy culture and history, from its magnificent temples and tropical beaches. A country that is itself a unique culinary experience with a tropical climate, fascinating culture and history, majestic evergreen mountains and dreamy beaches, it is a magnet for travelers around the world.
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