Chiang Rai - White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House (From Chiang Mai)

A day in Chiang Rai, starting from Chiang Mai

Chiang Rai - White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House (From Chiang Mai)

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai for a day visiting the White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House Museum. These stops bring together contemporary art, temple architecture and contrasting collections. Allow for a full day on the road, with the route and return journey described in the itinerary.

Destination	Chiang Rai
Start	Chiang Mai
End	Chiang Mai
Type	Private
Period	Day Tour
Depart	mtwthfsasu
Condition	Moderate
Tour Code	CMFD13

📍 Highlights

○ White Temple

○ Blue Temple

○ Black House Museum

🎯 Ideal For

○ Travellers interested in art and temples

○ Guests comfortable with a full day of road travel

Chiang Rai - White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House (From Chiang Mai)

Itinerary

: 07:00 AM: Pick-Up from Hotel Depart early in the morning for Chiang Rai on a scenic 3-hour drive, passing picturesque mountains and local villages. Mae Ka Chan Hot Springs (Short Stop) Take a relaxing break at Mae Ka Chan Hot Springs in a charming local town. Watch locals boil quail eggs in the natural hot spring pools. White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) Visit Chiang Rai’s iconic White Temple, designed by renowned national artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. Admire the intricate white facade embedded with reflective glass that glows in the sunlight. Learn about the temple’s unique blend of contemporary and traditional Buddhist art. Lunch at a Local Restaurant Enjoy a delicious Thai meal at a local Chiang Rai restaurant. Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) Explore the stunning Blue Temple, known for its deep sapphire-blue color and intricate golden details. Learn about its modern Buddhist artistic style, created by a former student of the White Temple’s architect. Black House (Baan Dam Museum) Visit the Black House Museum, home to eerie and fascinating sculptures, bone and horn installations, reptile skins, and tribal artifacts. Discover the work of national artist Thawan Duchanee, who blended Lanna architecture with dark, thought-provoking art. Walk through 32 Lanna-style black wooden structures, each housing unique art pieces. Transfer back to Chiang Mai (Late Afternoon) Relax on the return journey, reaching Chiang Mai in the early evening, filled with unforgettable cultural and artistic impressions.

FIT Group All

Rates: Chiang Rai - White Temple, Blue Temple and Black House (From Chiang Mai)

Service Class	FIT				Group
Service Class	1 / Person	2 / Person	3-4 / Person	5-8 / Person	9-16 / Person	17-32 / Person	33+ / Person
Private Tour	฿ 8,800	฿ 4,700	฿ 3,400	฿ 2,800	฿ 2,800	฿ 2,800	฿ 2,800

Note: Price/Person in ฿ THB - Thai Baht

Inclusions:
✓ Air-conditioned vehicles with experienced driver
✓ A local English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request)
✓ All admission fees as mentioned in the program
✓ Lunch

Exclusions:
✗ Items of a personal nature
✗ Tips or Gratuities to guide or drivers
✗ Other services not mentioned in the program

Child Policy:

For children under 3 years old = Free
For children 4-12 years old = 70% of adult price
For children over 13 years old = Full adult price

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