Chiang Rai is a beautiful Thai city with a complex history, a peaceful atmosphere, plenty of natural landscapes, and a very rich culture. Some sites you may want to see while there include the Wat Phrathat Doi Tong, the Doi Tung, the Hill Tribe Museum, the Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the Chiang Saen, and the Mae Salong, which is the mausoleum of General Tuan. You should also take time to enjoy the natural beauty of the area as well as the local cuisine.

If you are trying to get to Chiang Rai from USA, the easiest way is by first traveling to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and then taking a domestic flight to Chiang Rai, like Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, SGA Airlines, or One-Two-Go Airlines. You can also take a bus or train from Bangkok to Chiang Rai. You can obtain cheap flights by flying during the off-peak season. Another way to save money is by booking your hotel and flight together. You can even get some package deals that include a car rental.

Airports Serving Chiang Rai, Thailand

The largest airport in Chiang Rai is located about eight km away from the city center and serves over 500,000 passengers every year. Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) handles almost 4,000 flights and 2,700 tons of cargo per year. Once you have arrived in Chiang Rai, you can take the Phahonyothin Road, which connects the airport with major cities in the north.