Car Hire Chiang Rai Airport

Chiang Rai is the capital of the province in northern Thailand, as well as the third largest city of the country and one of the most popular destinations. The city is approximately 700 km away of the Thai capital of Bangkok, at an altitude of 580 metres and on the banks of the River Kok, a tributary of the Mekong River. The domestic airport is only 8 km away from Chiang Rai. About 136.500 inhabitants of the city include many members of the hill tribes of Lisu, MEO, Akha and Karen.

Chiang Rai is known for its beautiful location on the Golden Dreieck(Als_Goldenes_Dreieck_wird_das_Grenzgebiet_zwischen_Thailand,_Laos_und_Maynmar_bezeichnet).

If you are interested in culture, can the Buddhist temple complex in Chiang Rai Wat Phra that DOI Chom thong visit, in which around the year 1260 King Mengrai has decided the foundation of the city. The statue of the founder, who lived from 1239-1317, is here. Also, the location of Thai Nationalheiligtums is located in Chiang Rai: the Emerald Buddha (66 cm-high statue of Buddha with Throne).

Chiang Rai is ideally suited as a starting point for trips with the car. Chiang Saen, a town founded in the 14th century, where you can visit ancient temple ruins and parts of the city wall is located north of the city. The ancient temple Wat Phra that Chom putties can be reached via 300 steps, from there you can enjoy a splendid view over the mountains of Thailand.