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known as the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China. The terrain of chiang rai thailand province is mountainous and covered in large parts with tropical rain forests. The scenery found over here is among the most beautiful of Thailand and one of the best things about Chiang Rai province is its rich cultural diversity in its lots of different ethnic communities and various hill tribes.
A Chiang Rai - travel guide shows the city was founded in 1262 by King Meng Rai,
the first capital of the Lanna Thai Kingdom (Kingdom of a million rice fields), which was later conquered by Burma. Only in the year of 1786 that Chiang Rai became a Thai territory and was announced as a province during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910. At present Chiang Rai Thailand is every travelers heaven gifted with rich natural tourist attractions and relics, the region is proof of past civilization.
Chiang Rai Thailand has a range of tourist attractions from the superb mountain scenery, Buddhist temples, to ruins of ancient settlements, historic sites, and ethnic villages as well. The territory is home to several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles. And for those who are keen on the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking could be fun along various hill trails. Moreover the territory has a lot of opportunities for boat tours), elephant rides, hill trekking, and sightseeing. All this put together makes Chiang Rai Thailand a worthwhile destination for travelers. Chiang Rai now competes with Chiang Mai as a tourist attraction and is fast becoming a popular escape for tourists.
A visit to the city would be made more worthwhile with the Chiang Rai - travel guide providing with all the details and facts about the region.
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