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Chiang
Rai is the most northern province of Thailand
and
the place of the origin of the Lanna culture.
Chiang Rai is about 785 km from Bangkok
and 182 km from Chiang Mai. Located
on the southern tip of the area known
as "The Golden Triangle" and sharing
common borders with Myanmar (Burma) and
Laos. The area is mostly covered with mountains,
is 11,678 sq km. The most important river
is Mae Kok; which is about 130 km long.
Chiang Rai has a wealth of historical interest
that goes back to the late 13th
century. It was the first capital of the
Lanna Tai kingdom that ruled the whole of
the north of Thailand, parts of Burma, Laos
and southern China. Chiang Rai has a number
of natural wonders for one to discover.
One can take boat tours (on the river Kok
and on the Mekong), elephant rides, hill
trekking, and go for sightseeing. Chiang Rai is famous for its tasty lychees and the Golden
Triangle in Amphoe Chiang Saen.
Facts and Figures
Country : Thailand
Languages : Thai, English
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