Adventure & Sports: Chiang Rai
This northernmost province shares the border with Laos and Myanmar. Several hilltribes populate its hills and mountains: Hmong, Muser, Karen, Lisu, Akha, each with their own customs and dialect. Chiang Rai is one of the oldest rafting destinations in the country, and continues to draw adventure seekers from all over the globe.
Accommodation
Modest to luxury lodgings in the provincial capital. Hilltribe village lodgings are spartan and may not include bathrooms. List of discount hotels in Chiang Rai
Adventure in and around Chiang Rai
- Elephant Riding
Available at Mae Kok Elephant Camp on the bank of the Mae Kok. You can take a ride through the surrounding forest and to nearby Karen hilltribe villages.
- Rafting
Bamboo rafts and inflatable boats are available for the journey down the Mae Kok, the province’s major artery.
- Hilltribe Treks
Treks combine hiking, elephant back rides and rafting, and include stops or overnight stays at hilltribe villages.
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Chiang Rai is home to serveral ethnic minorities include Tai Yai, Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Karen, Yao and more. Each group has its own language, costume, customs, and religious beliefs.
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