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Chiangrai : General Information |
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Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand is about 785 kilometers north of Bangkok. Situated on the Kok River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of approximately 11,678 square meters with an average elevation of 580 meters above sea level. The province, which is located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand convervge, is also known as the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China.
Chiang Rai, which was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai, was the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom (Kingdom of a million rice fields), which was later conquered by Burma. It was not until 1786 that Chiang Rai became a Thai territory and was proclaimed a province during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910.
 Today, Chiang Rai is a travelers paradise endowed with abundant natural tourist attractions and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past civilization. Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery, ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, Buddhist shrines and ethnic villages as the province is also home to several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles. For those interested in the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is recommended along various trails.
Chiang Rai which tends to be a little more ’laid back’ now competes with Chiang Mai as a tourist attraction and is fast becoming a popular escape for tourists wanting to get away from the troubles they left behind. |
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Reflecting the diversity and furnishings of Northern Thailand, the hotel provides 271 guestrooms with a spectacular view of the Mae Kok River. Located just 11 km from the Chiang Rai international airport, Dusit Island Resort is situated on its own private island along the Mae Kok River. Guests might get to see the fishermen on the longtail boats casting their nets into the river. The four-star hotel is also just a ten-minute tuk-tuk ride from Chang Rai, home to such attractions as King Meng Rae Monument and Maesai. The rooftop restaurant offers Northern Thai cuisine, where guests can enjoy traditional dining on the floor amongst cozy cushions. Dusit Island Resort can be easily booked with our secure online booking form. Simply enter your dates and click to proceed. |
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