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Best Day Trips in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai's day-trip lineup is one of the strongest in Thailand - the famous White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House sit within 20 minutes.

Top Picks

  1. 1

    White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)

    13 km south

    Thailand's most famous contemporary temple - Chalermchai Kositpipat's all-white masterpiece.

    100 THB entryArrive 09:00 before tour buses
    Address
    Pa O Don Chai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
    Hours
    Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
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    Details confirmed 2026-08-02

  2. 2

    Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)

    Northern outskirts

    Vivid blue-and-gold temple by a student of the White Temple's artist.

    FreePair with White Temple
    Address
    306 หมู่ที่ 2 Maekok Rd, Tambon Rim Kok, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
    Hours
    Mon-Sun 7am-8pm
    Website
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    Details confirmed 2026-08-02

  3. 3

    Black House (Baan Dam Museum)

    13 km north

    Dark, sculptural art museum by Thawan Duchanee.

    80 THB entryCloses 17:00
    Address
    333 Baan Dam Museum, Nang Lae, อำเภอเมือง Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
    Hours
    Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
    Website
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    Details confirmed 2026-08-02

  4. 4

    Doi Tung Royal Project & Mae Fah Luang Garden

    60 km north

    Mountain royal project with reforestation story, coffee tour, and beautifully manicured gardens.

    200 THB combinedAllow a full day

Tips

  • The White Temple gets tour-bus crowds; arrive by 09:00 if you want to see it before the coaches do.
  • The Blue Temple is free to enter and sits on the northern outskirts — easy to pair with the White Temple since both are quick visits.
  • The Black House is 13 km north of town and closes at 17:00, so check the time if you're combining it with other sights the same day.
  • Doi Tung is the outlier of the four — 60 km north, with a combined 200 THB ticket for the royal project and Mae Fah Luang Garden — and needs a full day rather than a quick stop.
  • Entry fees are modest across the board: free for the Blue Temple, 80-100 THB for the White Temple and Black House, and 200 THB combined for Doi Tung.

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