Located about five hours from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is a community not to be missed. The area offers a variety of cooking classes, beautiful views, markets, resorts and restaurants. In addition, visitors can get a feel for true northern Thai culture during their visit.
Restaurants in Chiang Rai
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We deal in Asian Handicraft cashmeer shawls,Thai Silk,cushion covers,Chain stitch,paper machie,etc etc
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As an art gallery, tea house, cultural, art and movement educational center, and small store theater, we aim to provide a clear alternative environment to the typical “bar scene” which is often the place where foreigners interact with Thais. The goal of our work is to enable cross-cultural exchange among foreigners and Thais; to provide a place where foreigners and locals can meet and learn from one another in positive, productive and creative ways. Photo cred: Khwan Atthawut
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Mae Fah Luang Art & Cultural Park houses the region's largest collection of folk art and teak artifacts from the Lanna Kingdom. It has been recognized as a unique tourist destination in northern Thailand and has won the Thailand Tourism Award 2006 as an outstanding tourism destination in the category of Arts and Culture.
Although the people might mistaken this place with Doi Tung, they are all under the project and patronage of Mae Fah Luang, the art and cultural park is in Chiang Rai City, a bit out of skirts. If you want to have a pure "thainess" experience, this is the place. Secluded location, the trees and careful crafted gardens, takes you to the heart of this unique Thai country that we love. When you start driving inside the park, seems to be "another park", "another view", another lake, but no... there are two beautiful hall-pavilions, large, one with a permanent gallery and changing exhibitions and another one, with lanna kingdom memorabilia. Last but not least, you will find a lot of unique spots to take beautiful photos and very detailed information provided by the carers and well trained staff that will provide you with all information needed. It is a quiet place, slow motion, to enjoy and walk around. Need to spend, if you like art and nature, a couple of hours to visit. Enjoy it and dont miss it!
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Though not so easy to find, this museum is an absolute gem, with incredible artefacts and enthusiastic guides. If you want to know about the Lanna Kingdom and about religious art in the region, this IS the place to go. The tea offered at the end of the tour was delicious.
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A cultural exploration of the nine major hill tribes.
The yards have their own culture that varies from ethnic Thai in many ways. Interesting to see some of the history and development
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Thawan Duchanee (September 27, 1939 - September 3, 2014) was a Thai contemporary painter, architect and sculptor with an international reputation. In 2001, this notable artist was given the price by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand as the National Thai Artist in Fine art and Visual art. Thawan is not only famous for his paintings but also architecture. His architectural masterpiece is Black House. It was the residence for Thawan for the rest of his life. In Thai, 'baan' means home or house and 'dam' means black. The Black House isn't just one structure, but a collection of around 40 buildings of varying shapes and sizes dotted around a peaceful garden. Created by Thailand national artist Thawan Duchanee, the grounds include nearly 40 small black houses made of wood, glass, concrete, bricks, or terracotta in various unique styles and design scattered around the temple area. The cluster of houses accommodates Thawan's collections of paintings, sculptures, animal bones, skins, horns, and silver and gold items from around the world. Several of the houses exhibit Balinese and Burmese architecture and art dating back to the Ayutthaya Period. The artist uses bones as a source of inspiration to paint. It is definitely not a place for animal lovers. There are also various kinds of baskets and drums from many regions and countries on display at Baandam. Not all exhibits are open to public.
We really enjoyed our visit to the black house. The 40 or so buildings are set in beautiful grounds so it was also a perfect place to see with our toddler who could run around and explore freely. The entrance fee was 80bht per adult, free for young kids and only took around 10-15 mins to reach from town so easy to schedule into your trip. We enjoyed the huge contrast to the white temple, the pretty gardens, impressive and numerous buildings and art on display - definitely worth a visit. Top tip - some great photo opportunities so go when the sun is shining.
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Established by 13 years old boy who loves Toy. We have around 5000 pieces of Toy display. Free Museum.
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I highly really highly recommend this to anyone that appreciates cultural experience. You pay a fee of THB300 to support the community of these villagers there. You will walk around the real villagers home to see the 5 tribes that live in that area. Meet the Akha, Yao, Lahu, Kayaw and long neck Karen or Kayan tribes. Enjoy the lush of the bamboo forest, liliy ponds, pineapple fields and chickens. A typical settlement of their tribes. You mostly see women and their your children around there wearing their traditional costumes selling art crafts to tourists. Pictures are permitted if you asked politely. Drop a tip.
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