The charms of Chiang Rai

Thailand's northernmost province surprises tourists with dramatic scenery, stunning cultural icons, and a shining example of social and sustainable development

WORDS HANNAH BRANDLER

Now a lush canopy, it’s hard to imagine the hillsides as barren earth as they were 30 years ago Views of die winding road emerged in brief flashes, illuminated by floral roadside sculptures, as we drove after dark from the airport to our hilltop accommodation. It wasn’t until morning, however, that we got the full panoramic view of the spectacular Doi Nang Non, a mountain range which stretches across the highlands of Thailand’s Chiang Rai province. We were staying at Doi Tung Lodge, a peaceful retreat atop the range’s highest peak at 1,630m. The province of Chiang Rai, itself located at the northernmost tip of Thailand, has been largely overlooked by tourists in favour of the similar sounding Chiang Mai. Much of this has to do with its location in the Golden Triangle…

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