Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Chiang Rai. Head to the Blue Temple, known for its stunning murals depicting the life of Buddha and a large pearl-white Buddha statue.
Next, visit the Red Temple, famous for its giant white Guan Yin statue, a 9-story pagoda, and a blend of Thai-Chinese architecture. Founded by Phra Ajarn Phob Chok, this temple is not only a spiritual landmark but also a community and social support center.
Continue to the White Temple, a masterpiece of sculpture related to Buddhist teachings, created by Thai National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.
Enjoy a buffet lunch in an air-conditioned room before visiting the Long Neck Village. Learn about the unique language and culture of this indigenous group from the highlands of Myanmar, known for wearing brass rings around their necks.
Next, visit Choui Fong Tea Plantation, a beautiful tea farm in Chiang Rai. Learn about tea cultivation, harvesting, and fermentation, and discover new tea products.
Finally, visit the Golden Triangle, a viewpoint at the border of three countries: Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Once known as the world’s top opium and heroin trading area, it is now a popular tourist destination. End your tour with a visit to the House of Opium Museum, where you can learn about the history of opium and see thousands of tools and equipment related to its trade.