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The Culture of Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai is a place that has a mixture of attractions, from religious to historic and modern-day entertainment. Let’s take a look at the culture now.

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Though Chiang Rai has its share of Thai temples, you must know that is has a prominent number of Burmese style temples too.

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Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas or alternatively © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, Chiang Rai Thailand Wat-Rong-Khun-02, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Tribes

Akha, Lisu, I-Ko, Muser, and Hmong are a few examples of the tribes that live in the foot of the mountains in Chiang Rai. Tourists are allowed to visit the tribal villages to observe their lifestyle, as long as they don’t disturb their daily life and routines.

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Deror Avi, Akha hilltribe, Chiang Rai Province P1110684, CC BY-SA 3.0

Souvenirs

If you are staying at a hotel in Chiang Rai the likes of Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, souvenir shops will be found scattered around the area in high numbers. You can find everything from silver ornaments to unique wood carvings here.

Historical Sites

The number historic of sites that are in Chiang Rai stands to prove that the place has played a huge part in the making and history of Thailand. If you have the time, visit the local museum and learn more about this influential town and of how it became to what it is today.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+

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