Chiang Saen Attractions
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Chiang Saen
Chiang Saen is a small town in the jungle and upland country at the northernmost tip of Thailand. It stands on a big loop of the majestic Mekong, which in places further south forms the border between Thailand and Laos, with the Laotian hills on the other side of the river.
Chiang Saen can be visited as part of a tour around the Chiang Rai district based on Chiang Mai (regular daily bus services from Chiang Mai, which also has the nearest railway station).
By car: Highway 110 from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan and then on 1016 (58 km (36 mi.)).
Once the capital of the Chiang Saen kingdom, probably the first Thai kingdom in present-day Thailand, the place then faded into obscurity, despite having acquired a certain fame for its Chiang Saen style.
Chiang Saen is a small town in the jungle and upland country at the northernmost tip of Thailand. It stands on a big loop of the majestic Mekong, which in places further south forms the border between Thailand and Laos, with the Laotian hills on the other side of the river.
Chiang Saen can be visited as part of a tour around the Chiang Rai district based on Chiang Mai (regular daily bus services from Chiang Mai, which also has the nearest railway station).
By car: Highway 110 from Chiang Rai to Mae Chan and then on 1016 (58 km (36 mi.)).
Once the capital of the Chiang Saen kingdom, probably the first Thai kingdom in present-day Thailand, the place then faded into obscurity, despite having acquired a certain fame for its Chiang Saen style.
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Wat Phra That Chom Kitti
Located atop a hill offering scenic views over the town, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti dates back to the 10th century. The Temple is home to Lopburi-style Buddhas that have been well preserved.
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Chiang Saen National Museum
This museum displays Chiang Saen style pieces which date from approximately 300 year ago.