Chiang Rai is a city located in Northern Thailand and is typically visited by tourists interested in stopping by the Golden Triangle (the border formed by Thailand, Laos and Myanmar). However, Chiang Rai is no mere transit town and visitors will find plenty of places to see and plenty of activities to occupy their time. Popular attractions in the city include the Bandaam Museum, the Wat Klong Wiang, the Wat Ming Meuang, the Haw Shan Art Gallery and the Cultural Hall Museum.
Tourists looking for some outdoor activities to do while in Chiang Rai can try rock climbing. The Boomerang Adventure Park is probably the most popular place for the activity. The park is situated roughly three kilometres from the city and is a fun way to spend a day. The park is not just for the outdoorsy types, and even those who have not gone rock climbing before may be able to do so here. The park is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 7 pm.
In addition to scaling these sheer rock edifices, one can also take part in Frisbee golf, try out zip lining, spelunking and even go on some scenic hikes. A typical trip here may start with a trek to the Three Bears Cavern, where one can explore a few caves. Visitors can then try slack line or tightrope walking (with a safety tether), and then go rock climbing at the Boomerang Park before zip lining on lines that are about 160 metres long. The equipment used is well maintained and all activities are conducted by experienced personnel. Access to the park’s facilities is reasonably priced and visitors are sure to leave with the satisfaction of money well spent.
Tourists looking for luxury Chiang Rai Hotels can try the elegant offerings of the Anantara Golden Triangle Thailand. This stylish option of a Hotel Chiang Rai has to offer its visitors is situated amidst a lush jungle and offers guests awe-inspiring vistas of Laos and Myanmar. The hotel also offers a series of excellent services; this includes jungle trekking and mahout training. Guests are also sure to enjoy visiting the hotel’s elephant camp where they can come face to face with Thailand’s revered gentle giants.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+