A CHIANG RAI WEEKEND

A 3 hour drive north of Chiang Mai is the city of Chiang Rai.(top of map)

 The city was founded by King Mangrai in 1262 and became the capital of the Mangrai dynasty.  Chiang Rai was conquered by Burma and remained under Burmese rule for several hundred years.
From Chiang Rai it is easy to visit  Doi Tung , Doi means mountain, and is home of  Doi Tung coffee plantations, Mae Sai on the Burma border, and the Golden Triangle.

                        First stop was Doi Tung and the King's mother's Royal Villa




Royal Villa

Doi Tung Coffee



                                         Flower gardens at Royal Villa













                   
                             The Golden Triangle - Laos - Burma - Thailand

                The buildings in upper right are in Laos -  Far left is Burma -
                       Bottom of  picture Thailand.  The river is the Mekong...............




                                                   Restaurant Cats


                                 
                                   

Ever wonder what a $20.00 a night hotel (including breakfast buffet) looks like?




 

                                     Wat Rong Khun

                                  Famous White Temple of Chiang Rai.





                                              A "No Smoking" sign!!!






                           Even the "Hong Nam" - rest room - is impressive




                      Temple designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.




                                                      Hot Springs











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