Chiang Rai Temples.
White Temple - Wat Rong Khun.
The White Temple, also known as Wat Rong Khun, is completely white and features a unique one-way access system.
When you approach this temple, you'll find a singular entrance and path that takes you through the entire structure.
As you travel through this temple, you'll find several mystical figures carved into the facade and displayed throughout.
The murals can be very eclectic, which only furthers the unique offerings of this temple compared with the others you'll find in northern Thailand.
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Blue Temple - Wat Rong Suea Ten.
The Blue Temple, or Wat Rong Suea Ten, is a stunning temple shining in blue and gold coloring outside and sporting traditional Lanna architecture with an inviting interior.
Despite being known as the Blue Temple, this temple is predominantly gold on the exterior with intricate golden designs dominating the blue backdrop.
Inside the temple, the color blue is visible from virtually every direction, with the sole exception being the giant white Buddha in the middle.
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Wat Huay Pla Kang.
Wat Huay Pla Kang, or the 9 Tier Temple, is a stunning temple most known for its giant white Buddha that towers 100 meters high.
You'll spot the Buddha long before you reach the temple, peeking over the horizon from a fair distance away.
From the top of this temple complex from the eyes of the large Buddha statue, you'll find yourself with a stunning view of the surrounding area, making it double as one of the best Chiang Rai viewpoints.
It's located near Ban Huay Pla Kung on the northwest side of town.
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Wat Phra Kaew.
Wat Phra Kaew is an atmospheric temple set among towering trees and local plant life that sports the iconic Lanna-style architecture while also offering a museum.
The temple features red and gold coloring with intricate designs implemented on the facade.
The temple museum is entirely free to access, where a small selection of historic artefacts are on display for you to see.
They focus on religious art during the Lanna Kingdom over centuries with item descriptions in Thai, English and the Lanna language.
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Wat Phra Sing (Chiang Mai).
Wat Phra Sing is an old temple complex with 2 buildings with much of its structure adorned in shining gold depicting the Buddha, dragons and more.
The temple dates back nearly 7 centuries with such a long history that no one is entirely sure who's responsible for building it in the first place.
Inside the temple, travelers can look upon a variety of intricate woodcarvings and murals that represent the style prominent throughout historic northern Thailand.
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Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong.
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong is an old temple that's fairly unassuming at first glance, despite it being one of the oldest in the city with its unique pagoda.
According to local legends, this particular temple has been around longer than the city itself.
When you visit this temple, one of the most iconic features is the Lanna-style pagoda.
Towering several meters tall, this pagoda is adorned in gold shining brightly in the sun making it hard to miss.
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