City is the northernmost province of Thailand is about 829 kilometers north of   Bangkok, is located approximately 182kms North of Chiang Mai. Situated on the Kok   River basin, Chiang Rai covers an area of approximately 11,678 square meters with   an average elevation of 700-1,500 meters above sea level. The province, which is   located within the renowned Golden Triangle area where Myanmar, Laos and Thailand   converge, is also known as the gateway to Myanmar, Laos and Southern China.
  The city has a distinguished history that stretches back to the reign of King Mengrai,   who established Chiang Rai as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom in year 1262, before   moving south to Chiang Mai three decades later.
  Today, Chiang Rai is a traveler’s paradise endowed with abundant natural tourist   attractions and antiquities; the province itself is evidence of past civilization.   Attractions range from magnificent mountain scenery, ruins of ancient settlements,   historic sites, Buddhist shrines and ethnic villages as the province is also home to

several hill tribes who maintain fascinating lifestyles. For those interested in the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is recommended along various trails. The majority of the guesthouses propose various types of excursions.
Chiang Rai is a popular escape for tourists wanting to get away from the troubles they left behind.