2020 Guide to the White Temple of Chiang Rai
Today the White Temple of Chiang Rai (Wat Rong Khun) is one of the towns top attractions, with thousands of tourists visiting it each year. However, this wasn’t always the case. By the start of the 20th-century, the original Wat Rong Khun was in a bad state of disrepair. Enter Chiang Rai local and artist…
A Short Guide to the Black House (Baan Dam) of Chiang Rai
Okay, so first things first. This slightly strange attraction of Chiang Rai appears to masquerade under a few different names. The Black House of Chiang Rai, the Baan Dam Museum or sometimes even the Black Temple. So call it what you like, but we’re just talking about just one place here.Mysterious names aside, the Black…
How to Get From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai is relatively straightforward. There’s no train line connecting the cities and no direct flights, therefore the only way to travel is by bus. A company called the Green Bus Company seem to monopolise this route (we didn’t see any alternatives), so you’ll probably end up travelling with them.…