Chiang Rai Tour Way of life
White Temple – Black House – Akha Coffee Village – Akha Tribal Meal -Golden Triangle – Hall of Opium
Chiang Rai One Day Tour – Discover the Heart of Chiang Rai Culture
08:30 – Hotel Pickup
Begin your Chiang Rai one day tour with a warm welcome as your local tour guide picks you up from your hotel. Get ready to explore the rich heritage and Chiang Rai culture that defines Northern Thailand.
White Temple – The Icon of Chiang Rai
09:00 – Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
Your first stop is the world-famous White Temple, also known as Wat Rong Khun. This stunning architectural masterpiece features a bright white facade adorned with sparkling glass pieces. Created by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, the temple symbolizes the purity and wisdom of Buddha and represents a modern interpretation of Buddhist teachings. A true highlight of Chiang Rai sightseeing.
Black House Museum – The Dark Contrast
10:30 – Baan Dam (Black House)
Next, delve deeper into Chiang Rai culture with a visit to the Black House Museum, a striking contrast to the White Temple. Designed by Thailand’s national artist Thawan Duchanee, Baan Dam blends traditional Lanna architecture with surreal modern art. It’s part museum, part artist studio, and entirely unforgettable.
Tribal Lunch Experience
12:00 – Traditional Akha “Khan Toke” Lunch
Enjoy a cultural culinary experience with a special Akha tribal lunch served Khan Toke style. Surrounded by mountain views, indulge in dishes like stir-fried pork with galangal root, Akha chili paste, black chicken with herbs, and rice wrapped in banana leaves—all prepared using indigenous techniques. Refresh yourself with a fresh passion fruit smoothie, made from local produce.
Coffee Culture in the Akha Village
14:00 – Akha Coffee Village at Pha Mee
After lunch, head to the scenic Pha Mee village, a beautiful mountain village known for its Chiang Rai coffee culture. Visit a local Akha coffee farm to experience the traditional coffee-making process—from harvesting beans to grinding and brewing by hand. Immerse yourself in the rhythms of village life while sipping freshly brewed coffee with a mountain view.
Golden Triangle – Crossroads of Cultures
16:00 – Golden Triangle & Hall of Opium
In the afternoon, journey to the historic Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge. This legendary region, once infamous for opium trade, is now a symbol of cultural crossroads. Visit the Hall of Opium, a world-class museum offering interactive exhibits on the history, science, and impact of opium across the region.
17:00 – Return to Hotel
End your memorable Chiang Rai one day tour with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel, enriched by a deeper understanding of Chiang Rai culture, history, and traditions.
Private Tour cost 3,550 thb/person
Minimum Start 2 Person
Tour include
- Transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance Fee
- Lunch
- Bottled drinking water
- Accident insurance
Tour Exclude
- Gratuity (Not mandatory)
what to bring
- Cash, for personal shopping
- Hat, Cap
- Sunscreen lotion
- Insect spray