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Chiang Rai & the North

Golden Triangle lodges, Chiang Rai and the far north.

Visitors before the White Temple, Wat Rong Khun, in Chiang Rai — Photo: Shutterstock (licensed, asset 2269127485)

Where to stay

Choosing your area in Chiang Rai & the North

The area matters more than the hotel in Chiang Rai & the North. Prices are relative to this destination rather than rupee figures, and reflect our editorial judgement.

Area	Who it suits	Getting around	Worth knowing	Price feel
Chiang Rai town	Temples, night bazaar and a base for the Golden Triangle	Walkable centre; 15 minutes from the airport	Two nights is usually enough in the town itself	Cheapest end
Golden Triangle (Chiang Saen)	River views, lodges and a slower pair of nights	90 minutes from Chiang Rai by road	You need a driver or tour to move around	Priciest end
Pai	Mountain scenery and younger travellers	Winding three-hour drive from Chiang Mai	The road is a genuine problem if anyone gets carsick	Cheapest end

Chiang Rai town

Suits:: Temples, night bazaar and a base for the Golden Triangle
Getting around:: Walkable centre; 15 minutes from the airport
Worth knowing:: Two nights is usually enough in the town itself

Golden Triangle (Chiang Saen)

Suits:: River views, lodges and a slower pair of nights
Getting around:: 90 minutes from Chiang Rai by road
Worth knowing:: You need a driver or tour to move around

Pai

Suits:: Mountain scenery and younger travellers
Getting around:: Winding three-hour drive from Chiang Mai
Worth knowing:: The road is a genuine problem if anyone gets carsick

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Where we would look for rooms, transport and things to do. Ordered by usefulness for an Indian traveller — never by what they pay us.

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Widest choice of Thai hotels with free-cancellation filters.
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Agoda
Often cheaper for smaller Thai guesthouses and resorts.
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Klook
Day tours, temple passes and transfers, priced in rupees.
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