3 days 2 night Tour Package - Phayao, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai Package tours
Day 1: Visit Wat Analayo Thipphayaram, Wat Si Khom Kham, Kwan Phayao, Tilok Aram Temple, Overnight in Chiang Rai
* Pick up from your hotel at 07.00 am.
* Drive to Phayao Province about 3 hours then visit Wat Analayo Thipphayaram, Within the compound of the temple is enshrined a beautiful Buddha image in the Sukhothai style of art, as well as, other images in various postures such as the reclining, walking, seated and protected by a seven-headed Naga one. They were deliberately cast. The Rattana Chedi is in
the Indian Bodh Gaya style of art. There is also a Chinese pavilion housing Kuan Yin Bodhisattva, a Buddha image hall where a golden replica of the Emerald Buddha image is enshrined, as well as those made of topaz, silver, gold, and gold-silver-copper alloy
* Visit Wat Si Khom Kham, Locals call this temple “Wat Phrachao Ton Luang”, after the principal Buddha image hosted in the temple. The famous seated statue has a 14-meter lap and a height of 16 meters, cast approximately 500 years ago. The statue is not only a Phayao province signature sight, but also typifies the Lanna Thai Kingdom style. A special ceremony is held each year during the Buddhist Visakha Puja Day to pay homage to the image. One of temple’s halls stands in the lake of Kwan Phayao, filled with elaborate murals by National Artist Achan AngkarnKalayaanapong. Wat Si Khom Kham is a third-class royal temple and has been honored for being a role model for the development of religious sites.
* Visit Kwan Phayao is the biggest freshwater lake in Northern Thailand and the fourth biggest in Thailand after BuengBoraphet, Nong Han Lake and BuengLahan. The word “kwan” in Thai dialects means “lake”. Kwan Phayao is a natural lake with a mountain range in its backdrop. The source of water in the lake is from 18 streams. Its water volume per year is 29.40 million m3 in average. Over 48 species of freshwater fish are found in the lake, which covers an area of 12,831 rai. The scenery that is natural and captivating for visitors is the reason why it is renowned to be the heart of Phayao Province.
* Visit Tilok Aram Temple is located in the island centered of Kwan Phayao which stands by Luang Por Sila. This temple had been underneath over 500 years and refers to the evidence from a stone inscription, the king of Chiang Mai (King Tilokkarad) commanded to Chao San Hua (King of Muang Phayao) to establish this temple in 1476 – 1486 for offering to greatest king. Then, the effect from war and a biggest flood, there is an invitation of Luang Por Sila from Sri U-Mong Kham Temple to stand in Wat Tilok Aram.
Therefore, this place becomes an important cultural tourist place in Phayao and lead to recover Ing River’s civilization to be alive. The transportation has been supported by having the sculling boats to take tourists to Wat Tilokaram every day.
* After that we will drive to Chiang Rai and Check in at the hotel in Chiang Rai
Clothing: Polite clothes such as trousers or a long skirt should be worn for the visit to temple.
Day 2: Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Sua Tent), Baan Dam (Black House), the Golden Triangle -meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, See the incredible ‘White Temple’ in Chiang Rai (Wat Rong Koon), then driving back to Chiang Mai.
* 07.30 a.m. Pick up from your hotel
* Visit Blue Temple (Wat Rong Sua Tent),
* Baan Dam (Black House) in Chiang Rai. This is the house of National artist Thawan Duchanee and is a huge teak hall and several other teak buildings filled with art, the Black House just exploring this incredibly aesthetically beautiful place that has so many pieces of old and new that is so intriguing. This is a house about death and dark it is in complete contrast to the white temple
* Have lunch on the way
* The Golden Triangle -meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar,
* See the incredible ‘White Temple’ in Chiang Rai (Wat Rong Koon)
* Then driving back to Chiang Mai.
Day 3: Doi Inthanon National Park
* Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai at 08.00 am.
* Visit the highest mountain in Thailand
* Visit the modern chedis which are decorated with interesting tiled murals. Phra Mahathat Nophamethanidol and Phra Mahathat Nophol Bhumisiri, Twin pagodas.
* Stop Mhong market
* Have lunch on the way
* Visit Wachiratharn, the 80 meter-high waterfall of Mae Klang River
* Finally visit the flower garden at the Royal Research Project
* Return to your hotel about 17.00 pm.
Clothing : Casual with jacket / jumper recommended for cool season.
Tour tour Includes:
* Air conditioned transport
* English speaking tour guide
* Entrance fee
* Lunch on day 1-3
* Pick up and drop you off at your hotel/guest house in the city center
This tour excludes:
* Other expense not mentioned in the program
* Hotel in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai
The price: 11,900 Baht/pax (Private tour only. Minimum 2 pax)
Duration: 3 days
Type of the trip: Private tour only. Minimum 2 pax.
Operated by: Wandering Star Tour