In this article, I’ll show you my favorite motorbike route: a beautiful 65-kilometer ride from Mae Sai via the famous Doi Tung, then back along the border between Myanmar and Thailand. Most travelers in Thailand get to know Mae Sai when they need to do a visa run across the border into Myanmar. At first […]
Anyone interested in Chiang Rai temples can discover a fascinating mix of traditional spirituality, modern art, and regional history here. Alongside the world-famous sites, there are also many lesser-known temples. It is exactly this diversity that makes Chiang Rai a special destination for lovers of Buddhist temples. Here I present my personal favorites—temples I have
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The famous White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) is Chiang Rai’s most well-known attraction and a true crowd-puller. The shimmering structure attracts visitors from all over the world and has long been one of Thailand’s most popular Instagram spots. But it’s also an appealing location for drone pilots. A customer of our drone registration service recently
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Phu Chi Fah (also written as Phu Chi Fa or Phu Chifa) is a very photogenic mountain peak in Chiang Rai Province, known for its breathtaking view of the sea of mist.
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On the way to Wat Huay Pla Kang, along the four-lane bypass, lies this 300 square meter area where the owner has brought her fairy fantasies to life. A restaurant embedded in an “enchanted forest” installation including a 10-meter high waterfall. These fairies are sitting in it. Although I always imagined them to be smaller
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If you are looking for an impressive nature experience in Chiang Rai, then you should definitely visit the Khun Kon waterfall. It’s not only one of the highest waterfalls in Chiang Rai, but in my opinion, also the most beautiful. The sight of the water plunging into the depths never ceases to fascinate me. Even
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When asked about recommended guesthouses or hotels in Chiang Rai, I often couldn’t provide a good suggestion. Because typically, one doesn’t often stay in a hotel in their own town. Now I can finally provide a well-founded answer, as I have looked into pleasant overnight stay options in the city. The outcome are 9 recommendations
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On September 22, 2022, the Netflix mini-series “Thai Cave Rescue” was released. I was very excited about the 6 episodes, because I was an extra at the shooting. Here I describe my most impressive experiences, where it was filmed and the interactions with the actors. Scene 1 – in front of the cave in Doi
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A bike tour in northern Thailand for a long weekend from Chiang Rai. Approx. 100 km per day on small roads with little traffic. On the 2nd day 1200 meters altitude difference. Best time to travel: November and December. September and October as well as January and February also possible. “I couldn’t stand it at
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Already from the airplane it can be seen in the west, the 69 metres high, shining white statue of Wat Huay Pla Kang – called the Big Buddha in Chiang Rai.
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