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From Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai Temples Guided Tour


TripGuru Thailand


Discover the White Temple, a modern architectural masterpiece, then take a break at the Blue Temple and explore the chilling Black House on a tour perfect for small groups and solo travelers.


Wat Rong Suea Ten



Quirky, charming, and creative are the words used to describe Chiang Rai by travelers and locals alike. The sights to be found here are by no means anything like the ones you’ll see in Chiang Mai, the city’s more popular sister.

Before we begin temple sightseeing, we’ll break up the long three-hour drive at the Mae Khachan Hot Spring to relax, dip our feet in the steaming mineral water, maybe eat a snack, or walk around the surrounding gardens.

We’ll then move on to the main attraction: the White Temple. If you’re looking for ancient ruins, you might be surprised to find a modern architectural masterpiece designed and built by local artist Chaloemchai Khositphiphat. He was rumored to have spent over THB 40 million of his own money to create this unconventional art exhibit to gain immortal life! After exploring this local wonder, we’ll have a quick lunch before heading to our next stop...

The Blue Temple or Wat Rong Seua Ten literally translates to ‘temple of the dancing tiger.’ It was built on a site where tigers were said to have jumped over the river.

If the White Temple was meant to be a stairway to heaven, the Black House has been called a “dark, mysterious, and almost sadistic” representation of hell, complete with preserved animals and a collection of bones.

Built by Thailand national artist Thawan Duchanee (who incidentally was the mentor of Chaloemchai, the White Temple guy), the Baan Dam Museum (Black House) is a cluster of nearly 40 small shadowy structures exhibiting art dating back to the Ayutthaya period. This is truly something the likes of which we’ll never see anywhere else!

Looking to make your road trip to Chiang Rai even more comfortable? You can choose to upgrade your transportation to a premium and more spacious vehicle. This ensures bigger and more comfortable seats, less people in one van (maximum of 6 people), and free snacks, cool towels, and soft drinks.

You can opt for a private tour option to visit the White Temple and Golden Triangle (instead of the Blue Temple and Black House). The Golden Triangle is a triangular piece of land in which the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar all meet. The nickname was coined by the CIA in reference to this region, whose trading posts’ top product was opium. Dive deep into the wild history of this area and learn how it became one of the most notorious narcotrafficking spots in the world. This itinerary option also includes a cruise down the Mekong River. Please note that visit to the Blue Temple and Back House will not be possible if the Golden Triangle Option is selected due to travel duration and time constraints.


Enjoy a low-impact way of exploring. On this tour, you explore sustainable experiences that prioritize providing water in glass bottles and offsetting carbon emissions in every tour, reducing your environmental impact and carbon footprint.



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Duration 10 - 14 hours

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Live tour guide

Chinese, English, Spanish

Pickup optional

Pick-up is available from major areas of downtown Chiang Mai within a 5 km radius of the Tha Pae Gate (Chiang Mai City area), the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province, and the surrounding areas of the Old City Wall in Chiang Mai province including Chang Klan Road, Thapae Road, Wualai Road in the zones of the Night Bazaar, Ton Lam Yai Market, and Warorot Market (Kad Luang). Your guide will be waiting for you at your chosen pick-up location wearing a TripGuru shirt and/or holding a TripGuru sign. Kindly be at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated pick-up time. The tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes for you before starting the tour.

Private or small groups available

from € 47.06 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting/pickup location
  • Depends on the selected option
  • Van
  • (1.5 hours)
  • Mae Kachan Hot Spring
  • Break time (15 minutes)
  • Van
  • (1.5 hours)
  • Wat Rong Khun
  • Break time, Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)
  • Wat Rong Suea Ten
  • Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)
  • Baan Dam Museum
  • Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)
  • Van
  • (3 hours)
  • 2 drop-off locations:
  • McDonald's Im Thapae, Chiang Mai
  • Main stop
  • Other stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Explore the highlights of Chiang Rai on a guided day trip from Chiang Mai
  • Visit the White Temple, an architectural masterpiece built by a local artist
  • Stop at the Blue Temple, built on a site where tigers jumped over the river
  • Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
  • Explore responsibly with a GSTC-certified tour
  • Includes
  • Entry fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Premium transfer (if option selected)
  • Guide
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • A glass bottle of drinking water
  • Meals and other drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Not suitable for
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with respiratory issues

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