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White Temple and Blue Temple: Chiang Rai's Iconic Sites
4.6
478 Ratings
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Embark on an unforgettable exploration of Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai. Discover the mesmerizing White Temple, the serene Blue Temple, and the enigmatic Black House. Upgrade your transportation and delve into the fascinating history of the Golden Triangle.
Embark on an unforgettable exploration of Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai. Discover the mesmerizing White Temple, the serene Blue Temple, and the enigmatic Black House. Upgrade your transportation and delve into the fascinating history of the Golden Triangle.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- DOI CHAANG Caffè Maesuai - Begin the day at the delightful DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai coffee shop. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds to stretch your legs or indulge in a snack before heading to the main attraction!
- Wat Rong Khun - Be amazed by this contemporary architectural wonder, crafted by a famous local artist. The temple’s intricate…
- DOI CHAANG Caffè Maesuai - Begin the day at the delightful DOI CHAANG Caffè Mae Suai coffee shop. Enjoy a stroll around the grounds to stretch your legs or indulge in a snack before heading to the main attraction!
- Wat Rong Khun - Be amazed by this contemporary architectural wonder, crafted by a famous local artist. The temple’s intricate details and striking white exterior make it a must-visit.
- Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) - Pause for lunch and enjoy delicious Thai cuisine at a local restaurant (at your own expense). Afterward, explore the Blue Temple, renowned for its vibrant blue tones and peaceful ambiance, offering a serene escape and excellent photo opportunities.
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Wat Huay Pla Kang - Conclude the journey at the magnificent Red Temple (Wat Huay Pla Kang). Discover its impressive 9-tiered pagoda, visit the ornate shrine halls, and admire the towering white Guan Yin statue that overlooks the city. From the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Chiang Rai’s countryside.
Looking to enhance your road trip to Chiang Rai? Consider upgrading your transportation to a premium and more spacious Alphard. This option provides larger, more comfortable seats, fewer passengers per van (maximum of 4 people), and complimentary snacks, cool towels, and soft drinks.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees: White Temple (THB 100)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees: White Temple (THB 100)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
- Admire the renowned White Temple’s contemporary art and architecture
- Discover the vibrant and serene Blue Temple
- Visit the Red Temple complex and take in its breathtaking views
- Travel responsibly with TripGuru, a GSTC-certified sustainable tour provider in Thailand.
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Experience a low-impact exploration, minimizing tourism’s carbon footprint.
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- Admire the renowned White Temple’s contemporary art and architecture
- Discover the vibrant and serene Blue Temple
- Visit the Red Temple complex and take in its breathtaking views
- Travel responsibly with TripGuru, a GSTC-certified sustainable tour provider in Thailand.
- Experience a low-impact exploration, minimizing tourism’s carbon footprint.
- Last-minute bookings are available for the meeting point option
- The distance from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai is approximately 172 km one-way. Kindly be prepared for a long drive (roughly 3 hours one-way).
Location
Three Kings Monument
Prapokkloa Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(478 Ratings)
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Yvonne_s
Sep 27, 2025
Amazing Temples - Absolutely beautiful temples-so. much more than expected. History was incredible as well. Even the threat of rain could not dampen the impact these temples presented to us.
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Trapzilla
Sep 26, 2025
Great tour for everyone either solo or in a group - I was fortunate that the tour ended up being by myself so tour guide Art was able to explain the history of all 3 temples very thoroughly and help me take phots as well. Long day trip of driving from Chiang Mai but worth it if you don't want to stay in Chiang Rai. The highlight for me was the red temple seeing the Chiang Rai view from the top of the pagoda and on top of the statue. The other stops were beautiful as well.
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Dawn_l
Sep 20, 2025
Definitely do the temple tour. - The trip to the temples was fabulous and something I definitely recommend. Our driver gave us a lot of information at every stop.
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Harvey
Sep 17, 2025
Modern temple sojourn - Art was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable though sometimes difficult to understand as he occasionally slurred words or talked to softly. Does interesting. Lunch location was cheap with good food. The last temple was best, the yellow temple before it burned down. Grounds were beautiful. Group of six was the right size as people got to talk to each other from different countries.
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Onair65494533189
Sep 16, 2025
Informative - Very informative! Art is very compassionate about his job and explained everything very nicely. Especially the last temple was very nice and different from the white and blue temple. Would recommend.
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Alfonsoao3231tr
Sep 14, 2025
They have to come. - Spectacular everything! Very well planned and amazing views. Very friendly and safe guide the trip. Very willing to have free time to enjoy the places
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Valeriya
Sep 9, 2025
Gorgeous Temples - Had a lovely time visiting the temples of Chiang Rai. I got a little lost in the morning and the guide was very helpful. Also very knowledgeable. The temples were beautiful.
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Tracy_a
Sep 6, 2025
Tailored Experience - This was an amazing tour. Banana and Eek(driver) were so professional. Banana took the time to explain everything i needed to know and helped me understand the history behind each temple. He explained the companys stance on sustainability and also how to behave and greet locals in a respectful manner. The driver was careful with driving and always adjusted the AC when asked to ensure comfortability. The van was very clean and everything went so well. I also appreciated Banana for taking pictures of me when i asked him politely since i was solo. He never complained and always had a nice smile in his face. He was organized and we kept to time. Always shared what to expect at each stop and reminded me to check my belongings. He also let me know when we were approaching the temples so we get ready. That was really courteous and helped with expectation setting. Both Driver and Tour guide were amazing way better than my experience with your company in Bangkok. I give my experience 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thank you.
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Georgiiimae
Sep 27, 2025
Rewarding day - We really enjoyed our visit to Chiang Rai. It's a long day, but the visits to all the stops are totally worth it! Thank you for a great day!
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Leonard_p
Sep 8, 2025
Perhaps worth a brief visit if you happen to be in Chiang Rai - I would NOT recommend a 3+ hour drive, each way, from Chiang Mai to specifically see these temples. The guide was entertaining. Make sure you carry your photo ID, as we were asked to produce it by the guide on the day, fortunately I had photocopies on my phone..
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