I WILL COME BACK AGAIN

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



     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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.