Why go
- City in Thailand.
- Served by Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI).
History
Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. Chiang Rai was established as a capital during the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. Chiang Rai is recognized as a "Design City" by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network.
Where to stay
211, 8 Rob Wiang, Tambon Rop Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · thegrandiosehotel.com
ตรงข้ามคุณอุ๋ยหมูกระทะ หัวมุมปาก Sankorgchang Soi 4, ในเวียง Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · facebook.com
222 9 รอบเวียง Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · lavandahotelchiangrai.com
648, 6 ถ, Uttarakit, Tambon Wiang, เมือง, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · moraboutiquehotel.com
286, 1, Rim Kok, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand · rivavistachiangrai.com
5 Sankhongluang Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · sannhotelgroup.com
1129 Kraisorasit Road Vieng Maung, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · theriverie.com
WR4P+J28, 610 Phaholyothin Rd, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · lepattachiangrai.com
24 16 Ratyotha Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · huenpakmonchantra.zoombookdirect.com
292/13 หมู่ที่ 13 Phahonyothin Rd, ตำบล รอบเวียง อำเภอ เมืองเชียงราย Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · mantrini.com
111 Ruamchittawai Rd, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · naiyahotel.com
661 ถ Uttarakit, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · naknakarahotel.com
124, ชอย, 15 หมู่ที่ 21 Kaoloi Rd, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · thelegend-chiangrai.com
481 หมู่ 24 Doikaokay Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · instagram.com
สันทราย 199 หมู่ 13 Phaholyothin Rd, Tambon Tha Sai, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · heritagechiangrai.com
92 โรงแรมลาวีอองโรส 9 Ratyotha Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · web.facebook.com
179, 1, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · amarinresort.top
639 หมู่ที่ 3 Maefarloung Alley, Tambon Rim Kok, เมือง Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand · chainarai.co.th
VRVP+J6R, 18 Mithuna Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · chiangraigreenparkresort.top
185 หมู่ 25 Phahonyothin Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · grandvistachiangrai.com
482 หมู่ที่ 4 Maekok Rd, Rim Kok, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand · imperialriverhouse.com
160 หมู่ที่ 14 Sanambin Rd, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · lalunaresortchiangrai.com
30 33 สันโค้งหลวง ซอย 6 Tambon Rop Wiang, เมือง Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · maryoresortchiangrai.com
789/7 Phahonyothin Rd, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · rasahotel.com
196/4 ม.16 รอบเวียง Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · dehughotel.com
74/6 m.18 Robwiang Mueang, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · diamondparkinnchiangrairesort.top
515 Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · mboutiqueresort.com
893 Phaholyothin Rd, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · wianginnchiangrai.com
903/1 Phaholyothin Rd, Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · bluelagoonhotel.top
183 Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand · phowadol.com
869, 90 Pemavipat Rd, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · wangcomehotel.top
221, 2 Kwae Wai Rd, Rop Wiang Sub-district, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · marriott.com
424/1 Thanon Baanpa Pragarn Road, Tambon Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · sooknirund.com
หมู่ที่ 13 176/2 Ratbumroong Rd, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand
Indoor
74 หมู่ 18 ถนน สันป่าหนาด ตำบล รอบเวียง อำเภอ เมืองเชียงราย Chiang Rai 57000, Thailand · facebook.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning · mcthai.co.th
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1112.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · mkrestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 51 หมู่ 6, ตำบลสันทราย, 57000 · facebook.com
Tea, Crepe, Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Thai, Breakfast, Bagel, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · yoddoikafedoichaang.com
Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 15.00-23.30 Features: takeaway · 528/8-9 13 14 ถนน บรรณปราการ, Chiang Rai, 57000 · facebook.com
Breakfast, Soup, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:30-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, air conditioning
Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00 · ถนนศรีเกิด, 57000
Regional, Thai, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 23/1 ถนนหน้าสนามกีฬา, รอบเวียง, 57000
Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Th-Tu 09:00-17:00 · San tan lueang Soi 2/3, 57100
เมนูปลา ส้มตำ ยำ อาหารจานเดียว, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 345/9 หน้ามอราชภัฏฝั่งขาออก ซอยร้านหมีพ่นไฟ, chiang rai, 57100
Noodle, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · m.facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00 · 64 Sangkhongluang Rd., Moo 16, T. Robwiang, Mueang Chiang Rai · facebook.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 673 / 3 ถนน ธนาลัย, 54000
Italian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · 879/4-6 Phaholyothin Road, Chiang Rai
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 141/8 ถนนพหลโยธิน, 57100
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · Features: air conditioning · facebook.com
Coffee, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 94/4 ถนน ราชโยธา, เชียงราย, 57000
Steak House, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 1000/2 ถนนสถานพยาบาล
Steak, Restaurant · Steak restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Food Court · food court
Japanese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · fuji.co.th
Chicken, Thai, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00
Burger, Pizza, Steak, Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th, Su 11:30-22:30; Fr, Sa 11:30-23:30 · facebook.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-20:30 · 703/1 ถนน บรรณปราการ, เชียงราย, 57000 · facebook.com
Thai, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:15 · 188/8 Kwae Wai Rd, 57000 · th-th.facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Thai, Cake, Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · 406 ban du, chiang rai, 57100 · facebook.com
Tea, Coffee, Bun, Croissant, Cafe · A cup story can make your day better. Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 580 ถนนพหลโยธิน, chiang rai, 57100
Breakfast, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06.00-12.00 · 7ยอด,ถนนบรรพปราการ, 57000
Chinese, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30 Features: vegan options
Regional, Thai, Restaurant · Regional/Thai restaurant · 443/2 ถนน เวียงบูรพา, 57000
Noodle, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · m.facebook.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · Daynhaa-dongmada Road, Ban Manirat · wongnai.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 673 ถนน ธนาลัย, 57000
Italian, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Italian Pizza restaurant
353 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 7.4 km to the centre
Chiang Rai, 57, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 11 airlines (All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, China Eastern Airlines…) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Kunming (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- All Nippon Airways NH (734) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Asiana Airlines OZ (734) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Bangkok Airways PG (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737) · 1 route: Kunming
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (734) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Nok Air DD (737-800) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Qantas QF (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok*
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (734) · 1 route: Bangkok
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.9 km from the centre
เชียงราย - ท่าตอน
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CEI has direct flights to 3 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Bangkok, Kunming). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km; routes include เชียงราย - ท่าตอน.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chiang Rai. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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