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Things to Do in Chiang Rai

8 activities and experiences for backpackers.

All (8)Culture (4)Food & Drink (1)Nature (1)Nightlife (1)Tours (1)

Culture

Day trip to the Golden Triangle viewpoint and Hall of Opium museum

Day trip to the Golden Triangle viewpoint and Hall of Opium museum

Free

Explore the Black House

Explore the Black House (Baan Dam Museum) -- dark counterpart to the White Temple

Free

Visit the Blue Temple

Visit the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)

Free

Visit the White Temple

Visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) -- surreal, Instagram-famous temple

Free

Food & Drink

Walk the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar for street food and live music

Walk the Chiang Rai Night Bazaar for street food and live music

Free

Nature

Trek to Akha, Lahu, or Karen hill tribe villages

Trek to Akha, Lahu, or Karen hill tribe villages

Free

Nightlife

Watch the Clock Tower light show

Watch the Clock Tower light show (nightly at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm)

Free

Tours

Explore Mae Salong's Chinese tea plantations

Explore Mae Salong's Chinese tea plantations (3 hours north by bus)

Free