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Visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), a stunning contemporary Buddhist temple. Designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, it features a striking white exterior symbolizing purity, with intricate carvings and mirrored glass mosaics. The temple blends traditional Thai architecture with surreal, modern elements, including pop culture references. Its unique design and symbolic art make it one of Thailand’s most iconic and unconventional temples.

Explore Wat Rong Suea Ten, or the Blue Temple, a contemporary Buddhist temple completed in 2016. Designed by Putha Kabkaew, a student of Chalermchai Kositpipat, it features a vivid blue exterior with gold accents, symbolizing wisdom and purity. Inside, a serene white Buddha statue is surrounded by intricate murals depicting Buddhist teachings. Guarded by ornate Naga sculptures, the temple blends traditional Lanna architecture with modern artistry, creating a tranquil and visually captivating

Discover Baan Dam Museum (the Black House), a unique art museum created by the late artist Thawan Duchanee. Spanning over 160,000 square meters, it features over 40 dark, Lanna-style structures adorned with animal bones, skins, and horns. The museum explores themes of death and rebirth, offering a stark contrast to the nearby White Temple. It's a thought-provoking destination blending traditional Thai architecture with modern, macabre artistry

Visit the Long Neck Karen hill tribe village. The Padaung, a subgroup of the Karen people, are known for women wearing brass neck rings. Originally from Yunnan, China, they migrated to Myanmar around 1000 AD. Due to political unrest, many fled to Thailand in the 1990s. Today, they maintain their traditions through farming, weaving, and tourism, offering visitors a glimpse into their unique culture and history.

Lunch

Visit Choui Fong Tea Plantation and enjoy tea tasting. This renowned producer has crafted high-quality tea for over 50 years. Located on scenic highlands with over 1,000 rai of tea fields, the plantation grows tea under ideal conditions. Leaves are carefully handpicked for the best flavor. The site also offers stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for tea lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Visit the Golden Triangle and the House of Opium. This region, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, was once known for opium production and trade. The term “Golden Triangle,” coined in 1971, refers to the area’s shape and the gold once used in opium transactions. The House of Opium museum, founded in 1990, showcases tools, artifacts, and poppy-related items, offering insight into the region’s history and the impact of the opium trade on Southeast Asia.

Drive back to Chiang Rai and drop you off at your hotel.