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come back again

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:02:00 +0000

Tormorrow I will come back again. tormorrow is best.

I WILL COME BACK AGAIN

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:21:00 +0000

I will comeback again tomorrow to present my province again be cause now is a hight seeson in chiangrai. Has a lot of tourist go to chiangrai, I worked for texi in the Chiangrai international airport I'm very busy now, but tomorrow I will present chiangrai information again. Thank you.

CHIANGRAI

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:15:00 +0000

     I was born in chiangrai, I will present my province by my blog. I have all information of chiangrai for tourists for seeks anything in chiang rai. today I show you about basic of chiangrai.

     the province is rich in tourism resources in term of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its past civillization. It is also home to several hilltrives who follow fascinating ways of live.

     Chiang rai is the northern most province of thailand, Chiangrai is situated on the Kok river basin 416 matres above sea level. with an area of some 11,678 square kilometres. It is about 785 kilomatres from Bankok. Mostly mountains, it reaches the MaeKhong River to the north and borders on both Myanmar and Laos.

     Chiangrai is rich in tourism resources in term of natural attractions and antiquities, evidence of its pasy civilisation. It is also home to several hilltribes who follow fascinating ways of life. Chiang rai is also a touresm gateway into Myanmar and Laos.

WAT PRATHAT DOI TUNG

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:23:00 +0000

WAT PRATHAT DOI TUNG

Is located at Km. 17.5 on Highway 1149. The Lord Buddha's left collarbone relics brouhgt fron madhya Pradesh, India, have been enshrined here. It was the first time that the Lankavamsa or Theravada Buddhism was founded in Lanna Thai. In the construction of the relic stupa, a one-thousand wa long Takhap flag [or Tung in local language] was planted on the hilltop, and the stupa base was designated from the area as far as the flag flied. Thus, the hilltop where the first stupa of Lanna Thai was established was named Doi Tung. Prathat Doi Tung is an impoutant sacred place. During the homage paying festival, there are Buddhist worshippers both Thais and people from neighbouring countries, such as, the people oj chiang Tung in Shan state, Myunmar, the people of Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Lao, etc.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

11/12/2011

PRATHAT PU KHAO

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:11:00 +0000

PRATHAT PU KHAO

Is located in Golden Triangle, Chiangsaen. Is an ancient place on Doi Chiang Miang be the mouth of the Ruak River. It was built in 759 during the reign of Praya Laokaokaeomamueang, the second King of Wiang Hirannakhonngoenyang. The remains consist of pra Wihan [image hall] and a group of ruined brick pagodas with a trace of stucco motifs. There is a Buddha image that is used fof fortune telling. Besides, Doi Chiang Miang is also a viewpoint overlooking clear vistas of the Golden Triangle. To get there; Take the Chiangsean Sop Ruak Route and turn left shortly before reaching the Golden Triangle. Then, drive on to the hilltop. or walk up the stairs.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

11/12/2011

WAT PRATHAT CHEDI LUANG

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:54:00 +0000

WAT PRATHAT CHEDI LUANG

Is located in Chiangsaen old town, was built by King Saen Phu, the third ruler of the Lanna Kingdom in early 13th century. Ancient site include the bell-shaped, Lanna-style principal Chedi which measures 88 metres height with a base 24 metres width, is the largest structure in Chiangsaen. There are also remains of ancient Viharn and Chedi.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

11/12/2011

OUB KHAM MUSEUM

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:04:00 +0000

OUB KHAM MESEUM

Is located at 81/1 Na Khai Road, Tambon Rob Wiang Chiangrai near Den Ha market, 1 kilomatre from the centre of town. The collection embraces objects used in the royal courts such as Lanna court, Khum Chao Phare and Khum Chao Chiangmai some parts are from northeast Myanmar, southwest China and Vietnam which are about 500-1,000 years old. Admire 120 year-old ancient fabrics, Sin Mai Kham-golden silk skirt-from the Mandalay, the golden bowl used by royals, is a masterpiece. All of those shown the glory of the kingdom in the past. It opens daily from 08.00 a.m.-06.00 p.m. Admission for adults 300 Baht and for children 100 Baht.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

4/12/2011

MAE FAH LUANG ART AND CULTURAL PARK

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:53:00 +0000

MAE FAH LUANG ART AND CULTURAL PARK

Is located one kilomatre from the Oub Kham Museum. There are important architectural buildings. Ho Kham is a teak building where ancient wood-carved canlke holders are exhibited, and Pra Prato, an ancient wooden buddha image of the Lanna period is housed, Ho Kham Noi keeps the so-called Wiang Ta mural paintings from Wat Pa Wiangta in Phrae. Many plants found in the park area are of fragrant varieties and rare species. There is also a bronze statue of HRH the King's Mother sculptured for a temporary display of artworks and other functions. Initially, the park was used for Wai Sa Mae Fah Luang, a ceremont to pay homage to HRH the King's Mother. The park is open daily from 08.30 a.m.-05.30 p.m. Admission is 200 Baht.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

4/12/2011

WAT PRATHAT CHOM WAE

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:59:00 +0000

WAT PRATHAT CHOM WAE

Is located in moo 2 Tamboon Mueang Phan Chiang rai on Chom wae[old] road]. The people of Ampher Phan and near by districts worship this cacred pagoda. A fair is held every year on the full moon day in the ninth lunar month to pay homage o the pagoda. It has been believed that someone who pays homage and prays will succeed in making a business deal.

MAESAI

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:19:00 +0000

MAESAI

Maesai is one of eihgteen district [Ampher] in Chiangrai about 61 km. from the province city on Highway No. 110 Maesai is the northern-most of Thailand. Maesai borders on Myanmar's Tha Khi Lek marked by the Maesai River with a bridge spanning both sides. Foreigner visitors are allowed to cross over to the Tha Khi Lek market by presenting their passports and paying a fee ah he Maesai immigration checkpoint. At Maesai you con contact tour agency to buy packets to Chiangtung in Myanmar which is some 160 km. to the north by road.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:07:00 +0000

GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Is about 9 km. from Chiangsaen, old town to the north along the road parallel to the Mae Khong River. This area is locally called "Sop Ruak" where the Mae Khong meets the Ruak River and also where the borders of three countries, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, meet together, There are remains of many ancient places and structure attesting to the area having been settled by people in the past. In addition, boats can be hired to view scenery around the golden triangle from Sop Ruak along the Mae Khong River to Chiangsaen and Chiangkhong which takes around 40 minutes and 1.30 hours respectively.

THE HALL OF OPIUM, GOLDENTRIANGLE PARK

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:56:00 +0000

THE HALL OF OPIUM

Far from Chiangsean 9 km. This place exhibits the history of opium in the Golden Triangle, its origin, opium war when people lived on opium planting and smoking, as well as the recovery of the people who lime here. Visitors can learn this history and the prolems caused by narcotics through

EDUTAINMENT. it opens on Tuesday-Sunday at 08.30 a.m.-08.00 p.m. Thai 200 Baht, Foreigner 300 Baht.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

30/11/2011

PRA TAMNAK DOI TUNG

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:59:00 +0000

PRA TAMNAK DOI TUNG

Was once a palace of HRH Princess Srinagarindra,the King's Mother. It features a combination of the Lanna form of art and the Swiss-style chalet. The building is decorated with woodcarvings by Northen craftsmen in various designs on its Kalae, Choengchai, and windowframes. Around the palace lie gardens of various flowers with mant colours, which provide beauty and freshness, especially in the cold season when mist can be seen slightly covering the surrounding hilltops. Officials lead a tour of 20 minutes each round. It is open daily from 07.00 a.m.- 05.00 p.m. Admission is 70 baht.

Suan Mae Fa Luang is situated in front of the palace on an area of around 10 rai. It is a garden of temperate flowers. such as. salvea, petunia, begonia, roses, DoK Lamphong, as well as more than 70 species of auspicious plants,perennial trees, and creepers. There is also the Sculpture of Continuity by Khun Misium Yipinsoi. The garden is open daily from 06.30 a.m. -06.00 p.m. Admission is 80 baht.

The hall of inspiration is a building where the life story of HRH the King's Mother and the royal family is on display. There are 8 echibition rooms. It is open daily from 07.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m. Admission is 30 baht. Furthermore, a shop offers souvenirs, silk clothes, as well as products of the Royal Project including flowers, fruits, vegetables, and saplings of various

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

29/10/2011

WAT THAM PA ACHA THONG

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:36:00 +0000

WAT THAM PA ACHA THONG

O know as the temple where the monks ride houses to go on their alms round in the morning. It is located in Tambon Sri Kham on a remote high hill. Pra Khruba Nueachai, the abbot, who is a former cavalryman, therefore allows the monks and novices to use a horse as a vehicle to go on the mouning alms round, which begins around 07.00 a.m., to the village of Sri Muen Rai. covering a total distance of around 5 km

Get there by take Highway No.1 for about 28 km, and pass Ampher Maechan for about 4-5 km. Then, turn into a lane off the main road, beside Wat Mae Kham Luang, and follow the direction signs all the way to Wat Tham pa Acha Thong for around 5-7 km. The road from the bridge to Lan Pra Kaeo is around 2 km long and accessible by car. The views along the roadsides are refreshing.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO
29/10/2011

WAT PRATHAT CHOM SAK

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:21:00 +0000

WAT PRATHAT CHOM SAK

Or formerly know as Wat Prathat Doi Baan Yang is located in Tambon Baan Doo.The temple was built in the period of Yonok Chaiyaburi Sri Chiangsaen. During the reign of Phrachao Phangkharat, the 24th king of the Yonok Dynasty, a senior monk named Pha Phutthakhosachan from Koson district in Suthammawadi city brought 16 pieces of the Lord Buddha's relics from then Ceylon and gave them to the king. King Phangkharat had a royal command to divide the relics into 3 portions to be enshirned separately at Phathat Chom Tong. Phathat Chom Kitti. and Prathat Doi Baan Yang. In 1947,Pra Khruba Khamla Sangwaro presided over te renovation of Prathat Doi Baan Yang. A new patoda was built to cover the old one, together with a Wihan, teakwood Buddha image hall on stilts. The temple name was later changed to Prathat Chom Sak.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

29/10/2011

WAT PRA KAEO AND WAT PRA SING

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:01:00 +0000

WAT PRA KAEO

Located on Trirat Road. was one of Thailand's mast important Buddha statue discovered in 1444. The statue had been moved by various state rulers to be placed in their respective capitals as a symbol of dominance, including Lampang. Chiangrai and Vientiane before finally enshrined in Bangkok's Wat Pra Kaeo during the reign of King Rama 1st of the Rattanakosin

WAT PRA SING

It located near the old townhall used to house a major Buddha statue, the pra Buddha Sihing which is now enshrined in Chiangmai. A special feature is the Lanna-style Ubosot and the wooden door panels carved by Chiangrai contemporary craftsmen.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

29/10/2011

WAT RONG KHUN

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:45:00 +0000

WAT RONG KHUN

The located at Baan Rong Khun, Tambon Pa O Don Chai Mueng Chiangrai, along Phahonyotin roadside at Km. 816, approximately 14 km. from the city. This temple was designed and built by Archan Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. Awhite ordination hall-Phra Ubosot- is decorated with silver glittering pieces of mirrors. There are large mural paintings of the Lord Buddha in different gestures. A gable is decorated with a gable apex. a leaf-shaped fable-edging- in the shapes of Phya Naga. dragon and mythecal creatures. which are entirely made of white stucco. There are viharn, small hall for recitation surrounded the ordination hall. museum. reception pavillion. The gallery exhibits paintings of Archan Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. Posters. drawing albums and T-shirts are available. The earnings will contribute to the fund for building the temple. It opens daily at 08.00 a.m. - 05.30 p.m.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO

29/10/2011

KING MENGRAI THE GREAT MEMORIAL

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:19:00 +0000

KING MENGRAI THE GREAT MEMORIAL

Located in the town on the intersection leading to mae chan originally, King mengrai was the ruler of Nakhon Hiran Ngoen Yang, an ancient town on the bank of the mae khong around Chiangsaen. Before Chiangrai was established as the administrative centre in 1262. He consolidated his ower by merging the defferent city in the North and founded the Lanna Thai Kingdom in 1295 with Chiangmai as the capital.

ADTHASITT SANGDAO
29/11/2011

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:04:00 +0000

     Distances from Mueang Chiangrai to neighboring district

Wiangchai                                                              12    kilometres
Maelao                                                                  15    kilometres
Maechan                                                               20    kilometres
Wiangchiangrung                                                    24    kilometres
Phan                                                                    46    kilometres
Phayamengrai                                                        48     kilometres
Padaet                                                                   52    kilometres
Maesuai                                                               53    kilometres
Doiluang                                                                57    kilometres
Khuntan                                                                 60    kilometres
Chiangsean                                                            60     kilometres
Maesai                                                                   63    kilometres
Thoeng                                                                  64     kilometres
Maefaluang                                                            65     kilometres
Wiangpapao                                                          91    kilometres
Wiangkaen                                                           127    kilometre
Chiangkhong                                                        141   kilometer

HOW TO GET THERE

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:53:00 +0000

     The first choice Car From Bangkok. Drive on highway NO.32 to singburi, then take highway No.11 to phare and highway No.1103 to Chiangrai. The route is 829 kilometres.

     Bus the 12 hour journey from Bangkok can be made on air-conditioned coaches originating from Northern Bus Terminal daily

     Rail The State Railway Of Thailand operate daily services from Hoa Lampong Railway station, Bangkok to Chiangmai. Then catch a local bus further from Arcade Bus terminal, Chiangmai to Chiangrai. Because the rail con not go to chiangrai.

     Airplane there are mant direct flights from bangkok to Chiangrai everyday by THAI AIRWAYS,THAI AIR ASIA and ORIENT THAI AIRLINE and have KAN AIR from Chiangmai