Chiang Rai Mini-Guide

The “White Temple” of Wat Rong Khun outside Chiang Rai Chiang Rai province encompasses the northern-most point of Thailand and includes the remains of some of the most ancient ethnic Tai settlements. The province includes several popular destinations, but while Chiang Rai isn't exactly off-the-map, it's far from over-run with tourists and makes a good alternative to the much more popular Chiang Mai to the south.