Chiang Rai, Thailand 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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City Center

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Downtown with clock tower, night bazaar, and local markets.

Mae Fah Luang

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Art and Cultural Park with Lanna artifacts and gardens.

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Bus 3-4 hours (150-300 THB) from Arcade station, or fly 1 hour with AirAsia/Nok Air.

One day covers main temples, but 2-3 days recommended for Golden Triangle.

November to February - cool and dry. Avoid March-April smoke season.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Chiang Rai

Rent a scooter to visit White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House in one day

Night Bazaar daily 5-11 PM has great food and crafts

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

13°

95%4 м/с

Today

25°13°

Tomorrow

26°15°

Thu

27°17°

Fri

28°14°

Sat

28°13°

Sun

27°12°

Mon

29°11°

29°

13°Jan

32°

14°Feb

35°

18°Mar

36°

22°Apr

34°

23°May

32°

24°Jun

31°

24°Jul

31°

24°Aug

31°

23°Sep

31°

21°Oct

29°

17°Nov

28°

14°Dec

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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

105 ฿

~105 $

Restaurant dinner

280 ฿

~280 $

Street Food

Local dish

53 ฿

~53.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

70 ฿

~70.0 $

Beer in bar

70 ฿

~70.0 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

245 ฿ / night

~245 $

Guesthouse

525 ฿ / night

~525 $

Hotel 3★

1,225 ฿ / night

~1,225 $

Hotel 5★

2,800 ฿ / night

~2,800 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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CASH ESSENTIAL! Northern Thailand less developed than Bangkok. Markets, temples, tuk-tuks cash-only. Cards only in hotels, few upscale restaurants.

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Northern gateway to Golden Triangle - very cash-based! Few exchange offices - mainly banks. Banks: Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Krung Thai Bank. ATMs charge 220 baht flat fee (brutal for small withdrawals). Downtown has ATMs but limited vs Bangkok. Night Bazaar area best for ATMs. Border with Myanmar/Laos nearby - bring enough cash before crossing! Less touristy than Chiang Mai - plan cash needs!