5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Chiang Rai is a great change from Chiang Mai or Bangkok
Chiang Rai
Travel Guide
Visit Chiang Rai
Where to stay in Chiang Rai
Sanuk Residences
Well-liked for its river views and coffeehouses, you might stop by Central Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai Night Bazaar while you're exploring Sanuk Residences and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand
221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Road, Tambon Robwieng Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai
$127 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$138 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (824 reviews)
Great place to relax and have fun
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
One Budget Hotel Chiangrai Bypass-East
368 Moo 3, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$19 nightly
The price is $21 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$21 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Chiang Rai Clock Tower and The Opium House are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Would like to see more food options in the area.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
The Riverie by Katathani
1129 Kraisorasit Rd., Vieng District, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai
$126 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$137 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (409 reviews)
All good, but bar needs more drink options
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
TANYA Baan Bon Doi
10/6 Moo 23 Soi 6/1, Doi Prabat Road, T. Rob Wiang, Chiang Rai
Stay at this 3-star villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chiang Rai Clock Tower and White Temple ...
Peaceful Hotel
I loved to stay at this hotel. It's so peaceful and Nice decor. The room is large and comfy.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
The Autumn Creek ChiangRai
425 Tambon SanSai, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai
Stay at this 3-star villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions White Temple and Chiang Rai Clock Tower ...
Huen Pak Mon Chantra
24/16 Ratyotha Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
White Temple
5/5(56 reviews)
Unlike the ancient golden temples found throughout Thailand, this northern wat is gleaming white, with numerous modern and fanciful touches.
Wat Rong Suea Ten
4.5/5(3 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Chiang Rai with a trip to Wat Rong Suea Ten. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its temples.
Wat Phra Kaew
5/5(27 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Wieng when you stop by Wat Phra Kaew. Visit the area's temples, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
Wat Pra Singh
5/5(12 reviews)
Find out about the history of Wieng when you take a trip to Wat Pra Singh. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in the area.
Khun Korn Waterfall
4/5(6 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Khun Korn Waterfall during your travels in Chiang Rai. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
Mae Fah Luang University
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Mae Fah Luang University, during your trip to Chiang Rai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Chiang Rai: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Thai Lunch
$46
per adult
1 Day Trekking in Chiang Rai forest (walk only)
$55
per adult
Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI
$46
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour
$55
per adult
Chiang Rai Temples Small Group Tour
$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle & 7 Landmarks Guided Tour
$46
per adult
Reviews of Chiang Rai
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice quiet city, nice change of pace from Bangkok’s chaos
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Saturday Night Market and Flower Festival was phenomenal! Loved the mall too.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Everyone seemed very friendly. From the hotel staff to where we dined to all of our Grab drivers.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful city with lots of charm away from the bigger cities.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Over all we had a good time here.
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Krabi (KBV) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Bangkok (DMK) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Vientiane (VTE) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Phnom Penh (PNH) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Yangon (RGN) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Chiang Rai Intl.
- Flights from Manila (MNL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Hanoi (HAN) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Singapore (SIN) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Udon Thani (UTH) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Seoul (ICN) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Fort Myers (RSW) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Khon Kaen (KKC) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Tampa (TPA) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from London (LHR) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Tokyo (NRT) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Houston (IAH) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Taipei (TPE) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Orlando (MCO) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Portland (PDX) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Lampang (LPT) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Thai Airways International San Francisco (SFO) to Chiang Rai (CEI) flights
- Flights from Washington (IAD) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Tokyo (HND) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Utapao (UTP) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Jakarta (CGK) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Columbus (CMH) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Sukhothai (THS) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Macau (MFM) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Nan (NNT) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Miami (MIA) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Thai Airways International Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Rai (CEI) flights
- Flights from Nashville (BNA) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Mandalay (MDL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Male (MLE) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Spokane (GEG) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Beijing (PEK) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Cleveland (BKL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Denpasar (DPS) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Flights from Auckland (AKL) to Chiang Rai (CEI)
- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- Wat Jet Yot
- Saturday Walking Street Market
- 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park
- Wat Klang Wiang
- Wat Mung Muang
- Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
- Visit Wieng
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Chetawan Temple
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- San Khong Noi Road
- Oub Kham Museum
- The Opium House
- Wat Rong Suea Ten
- Visit Ban Fang Min
- Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park
- Tham Tu Pu & Buddha Cave
- Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple
- Ban Du Vacations
- Mae Fah Luang University
- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- White Temple
- Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
- Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Singha Park
- Central Chiang Rai
- Rai Chern Thawan Meditation Center
- Saturday Walking Street Market
- Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple
- Wat Rong Suea Ten
- Wat Phra Kaew
- San Khong Noi Road
- King Meng Rai the Great Monument
- Wat Pra Singh
- Union of Hill Tribe Villages and Long Neck Karen
- Wat Klang Wiang
- Khun Korn Waterfall
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- Pha Soet
- Hill Tribe Museum
- 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park
- Baandam Museum
- Karen Lahwi Village
- Tham Tu Pu & Buddha Cave
- Wat Jet Yot
- The Opium House
- Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park
- Wat Mung Muang
