What do Chiang Rai's temples cost to visit?

The White Temple is 100 THB, the Black House is 80 THB, and the Blue Temple is free. Doi Tung Royal Project and Mae Fah Luang Garden together cost 200 THB.

Can I see the White Temple and Blue Temple in one day?

Yes — both are quick visits and are commonly paired together, with the Black House also close enough to add to the same day.

How early should I arrive at the White Temple?

By 09:00, before the tour buses arrive.

Is Doi Tung worth a full day?

It's 60 km north of the city, considerably further than the other three picks, and combines a reforestation project, a coffee tour and gardens — worth allowing a full day rather than fitting it around other sights.

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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
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
Website
Visit
Details confirmed 2026-08-02
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
Visit
Details confirmed 2026-08-02
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
Visit
Details confirmed 2026-08-02
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Picks

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
Website: Visit

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: Visit

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: Visit

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.