Chiang Rai

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Thai Airways International
Thai Airasia Co Ltd
Thai Lion Air
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8~9 hours
The flight time to Chiang Rai is approximately 8~9 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Chiang Rai.
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Chiang Rai is the largest city in northern Thailand. The city's famous for its spicier food and unique ethnic composition. Chiang Rai has a tropical wet and dry climate. Summers are hot and winters are fairly dry and warm. Monsoon seasons run from late April until October.
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When is the best time to book a ticket to Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai experiences a tropical wet and dry climate. Summers are hot and winters are fairly dry and warm. Best months to book a ticket to Chiang Rai are between January and March. To avoid heavy rains, avoid booking your air ticket to Chiang Rai during monsoon season. Monsoon seasons run from late April until October. Chiang Rai is a famous tourist destination, so it can be touristy in summers. Make sure to book your air ticket to Chiang Rai as early as possible to get a better ticket deal.
Which cities and airlines have a direct ticket and connection to Chiang Rai?
Airlines you can book a ticket to Chiang Rai from are Bangkok Airways, Thai Smile, and Thai AirAsia. Other airline companies you can get a ticket from are Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, and HK Express. You can also book a ticket from Kunming with China Eastern Airlines. Chiang Rai has connections to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand. And, it's connected to Asian cities like Haikou, Kunming, and Guangzhou. Chiang Rai is a famous tourist destination. So, be sure to book your air ticket as early as possible to get better ticket deals.
Planning to book a ticket to Chiang Rai. Please list down cultural and religious sights and attactions I can visit in Chiang Rai.
There are many cultural attractions in Chiang Rai. Make sure you include these in your itinerary after booking your Chiang Rai air ticket. Famous temples in Chiang Rai are the Black Temple, White Temple, and Munniti Chiang Rai. You can also visit the Wat Phra Sing, Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Klong Wiang, and Wat Phra That Doi Chom Tong. Understand more their culture and history by visiting the Chiang Rai Cultural Centre. See the Hill Tribe Museum, Cultural Hall Museum, and the Mae Fah Luang Art & Cultural Park. And, visit the famous royal Oub Kham Museum.
Please recommend nature and wildlife reserves I can sightsee in Chiang Rai.
There are many nature reserves in Chiang Rai. Visit these after booking your Chiang Rai air ticket. Cruise and dine along the Kok River. Take photos at the Gate of Sia. Catch the sunrise at the beautiful Phucheefah. And visit the Namtok Khun Kon Forest Park. Note that Chiang Rai can be touristy during summer. Make sure you book your accommodation and air ticket as early as possible for better deals.