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Chiang Saen

Chiang Rai, Thailand
Ranked #11 of 25 attractions in Chiang Rai
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Historic Sites
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Donald
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Hired a car in Chiang Rai for 3 days and used Chiang Rai as our base. Drove up to Chiang Saen only 60 Kms from Chiang Rai. Had a look at the ruins of the old walls and visited their museum. Golden Triangle(Sop Ruak) is only a short distance further up the road. Need a day for this one lots... More

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Halifax, NS
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

We made a short stop here. It has a lot of history especially about the Burmese looting it for its gold and silver. More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

A great place to cycle throuh and stay - very pretty - historic and laid back More

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Sydney
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72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This is an interesting little town well worth visiting for those interested in history. The town still has it's original walls with numerous ruined temples and stupas both within and just outside the walls. Even though there are now modern houses all around them, even that gives you some feel for what it must have been like seven or eight... More

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19 reviews 19 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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If you have any interest in the above, this is a great place to visit. The museum is very well done, although not that large, w/ emphasis on the ancient Lanna kingdom. Most of the town is within the ancient city walls and moat, parts of which remain, or have been restored. The riverboat traffic is fascinating to watch. Many... More

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Aventura, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2011
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If you are looking for a Guide with good spirit go to Surin from Blue Elephant Thailand Tours, he will take you to the best places, at the best rates, and in a comfortable car, we went with our family for 2 days and we can spend more time So if you are looking for a excellent guide call Surin... More

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Boulder
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2010

We took a two bicycle tour out of Chiang Rai and the destination was Chiang Saen. Great value, very proffessional, knowledgable guide, I would recommend to anyone: Biz name is Chian Rai Bicycle Tour; wner name is Phubordin "Bee" Thitipongkul More

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Chiang Mai
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2010

This tiny town by the Mekong is most charming, and older than both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The ruins hint contacts with past people, and the local market is so lovely, many many interesting fresh water fish, not just the usual, and a person who is 160 cm is considered tall! More

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Brisbane, Australia
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111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2008
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It's pretty nice getting away from the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai! Views here overlook the Mekong river and beyond. You do feel like you're beginning to embark on a journey to rurality from hereforth. Check out the temples here too! More

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Chiang Mai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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