Chiang Rai

A few weeks ago, I got to take an amazing weekend trip to Northern Thailand.
Chiang Rai has so much culture, history, and outdoor beauty. Although we didn't get to go on the sunrise hike we originally planned because of severe rain and flooding, we still had an amazing trip.

 One of my favorite stops was the White Temple, วัดร่องขุ่น. The temple was originally built during the 20th century, but it deteriorated quickly. Work to restore the temple began, but was stopped because of funding. However, a local Thai artist heard about the dilemma and decided to completely rebuild it and fund it ALL! The artist built the temple to "be a center of learning and meditation and for people to gain benefit from the Buddhist teachings." 













Blue Temple 
The Blue Temple,  วัดร่องเสือเต้น, was built by a student of the artist who created the White Temple. Although it is much less of a "tourist attraction." I absolutely loved it! There are many paintings of tigers as Thai tigers used to inhabit the areas around the temple.







Next, I have included pictures from different parts of our trip to this beautiful place! We have so many three day weekends this term and I am trying to take full advantage of them. This weekend I'm heading to Cambodia, blog post to follow



Miscellaneous Chiang Rai:




Golden Triangle! Where the Mekhong River comes together and Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar all touch!


A tea plantation!




A beautiful museum and amazing park dedicated to the queen from the people of Chiang Rai.











Location: Mueang Chiang Rai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai, Thailand

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  1. EmilieAugust 11, 2017 at 5:15 AM

    I keep reading these and then checking for flights to Thailand. I want to come visit! Every place you go is so beautiful. Will you still be there when we have our spring break? March 12-27?

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