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Doi Tung Royal Villa & White Temple with Signature Northern Meal
Chiang Rai
Pickup from Chiang Mai
536 reviews
Hosted by
locals
Durations
13 Hours
Vehicle
Private Car
Free
Hotel Pickup
Hosted In
English, ไทย
Includes
Food, Transport, Ticket
Only about three hours from Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is one of the most beautiful cities in Thailand with both nature and culture. We'll start at White Temple, which symbolizes Buddhist heaven. Then let's have Northern Thai-style lunch at a local's favorite restaurant. After that, we'll go to Doi Tung Development Project, an area aimed to preserve nature and better the lives of local hill tribes. From flower garden to Tree Top Walk and visiting Akha people, Doi Tung Development Project is a great place where you can enjoy nature and learn about a local way of life through a new perspective.
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Menu
Set A
Sai Ua (Northern Thai Sausage)
Nam Prik Noom (Pound Roasted Green Chili Dip)
Larb Moo Kua (Roasted Minced Pork Spicy Salad)
Gaeng Hung Lay (Northern Thai Pork Curry)
Sticky Rice
Phu Lae Pineapple (Chiang Rai’s Signature Fruit)
Set B
Sai Ua (Northern Thai Sausage)
Nam Prik Ong (Pound Tomato Chili Dip)
Naem Pad Khai (Stir Fried Sour Sausage with Egg)
Gaeng Kae Gai (Spicy Sesban Soup with Chicken)
Sticky Rice
Phu Lae Pineapple (Chiang Rai’s Signature Fruit)
Remarks
Seasonality
All menu items are subject to seasonal availability.
Allergies/Restrictions
Please always inform your Local Expert of your food allergies and dietary restrictions.
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Itinerary
07:00
Meet up at hotel lobby (in Chiang Mai area)
08:00
Let's take a break the way locals do at Mae Kajan Hot Spring. We'll relax at the hot spring for about 20 minutes before continuing to Chiang Rai.
10:00
Our first stop in Chiang Rai is White Temple.
White Temple is called Wat Rong Khun in Thai and it's considered the masterpiece of Chiang Rai-born National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. The temple is entirely painted in white to symbolize the Buddha's purity.
11:30
Have lunch at Salungkham.
Salungkham serves up two sets of LocalTable menus, so take your pick. Either way, you're guaranteed delicious authentic Northern Thai tastes.
13:30
Walk above the trees along Doi Tung Tree Top Walk, which is a 300 meter long wooden suspension bridge hanging 30 meters above the ground. Stroll in Doi Tung Mae Fah Luang Garden and enjoy the colors of the flowers. These are all the result of the reforestation project.
14:30
Go to Doi Tung Royal Villa, which was once the late Princess Mother's residence. (Princess Mother was King Rama IX's mother.)
Doi Tung Royal Villa beautifully blends Lanna (Northern Thai) and Swiss architectural styles. This was where Princess Mother spent most of her time improving the lives of local Akha people and restoring the forest.
15:00
Visit Akha hill tribe people who migrated from China to live in Doi Tung area. We'll about their way of life before returning to Chiang Mai.
20:00
Drop you off at your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Price Conditions
Transportation fares are included.
Admission fees are included.
Meals are included.
Why this trip?
Not just only flower garden you can visit at Doi Tung. This royal development project king rama IX ‘s mother changed from drug area trading to be the forest also help the people on the mountain grow another winter crop instead.
Things to prepare for the trip
-polite shirt cover your shoulder and knees -jacket
Meeting Point
Hotel Pickup
- Hotel Pickup in Chiang Mai Area