Which one is more fun, Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai?

Thailand tourism has always had a certain degree of enthusiasm and preference, because not only is Zheliu relatively close to us, but the price is relatively suitable and not very expensive. The scenery here is also beautiful and charming. It's very moving, and life is slow and comfortable. It's a good choice to choose here for your vacation.

So, there are two cities you can’t miss when traveling in Thailand. That is Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Even though the names of these two cities are similar, the tourism methods here are different. Next, let’s see which one is more fun, Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai!

Six popular activities in Chiang Mai

1. Chiang Mai Water Splashing Festival

Every April, Chiang Mai will hold a joyful festival with the most traditional Thai characteristics - - Water Splashing Festival. Compared with other major Water Splashing Festival "battlefields" such as Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, etc., Chiang Mai Water Splashing Festival has the strongest festive atmosphere, the most authentic traditional ceremonies, the most official activities, and the most Thai flavor.

Even locals in Thailand will go to Chiang Mai to celebrate this festival.

During the Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai’s Tha Pae Gate and Wat Phra Sing are the busiest and most combative main battlefields. Everyone gathers here. As soon as the "battle" starts, they quickly pick up their weapons. The "water gun" fights bravely, and will not give up until the goal of "getting wet" is achieved!

Don't think that you can "escape" by hiding in a tutu car or a songthaew. Vehicles are the focus of attention The targets of the "attack" are splashed one after another. Even if they are hiding in the car, they will definitely be involved in this hearty wet battle.

In addition to the wet carnival, there are other classic parts of the Chiang Mai Songkran Festival that are worth seeing. During the Songkran Festival, locals in Chiang Mai will get up early and go to temples to pray for good luck in the coming year.

Tourists can follow the locals into the Buddhist temples in the ancient city, and experience the piety of the locals during rituals such as building sand towers and bathing in Buddha worship.

In the afternoon, a lively parade will pass through the ancient city. The floats carry Buddha statues from various temples. Handsome men and beauties form the "Mr. and Miss Songkran Festival" square formation. If you want to see Thailand's various handsome men and beauties up close, , be sure not to miss the float parade.

2. Chiang Mai Loy Krathong Festival

If you only plan to come to Chiang Mai once in your life, you must come during the Loy Krathong Festival. Apart from Songkran, Loy Krathong is perhaps the most well-known Thai festival among tourists.

The bright sky lanterns, various river lanterns, candlelight everywhere in Pandao Temple and the grand float parade all add a strong romantic atmosphere to this small and fresh ancient city.

Every November, Loy Krathong Festival is held across Thailand. In Chiang Mai, the Loy Krathong Festival is especially colorful. The release of sky lanterns is one of the most anticipated parts of the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai.

Countless sky lanterns rise slowly at the same time, lighting up the night sky. Thousands of sky lanterns are the most romantic scene in Chiang Mai during the Loy Krathong Festival. Many people will take advantage of the Loy Krathong Festival to propose to their significant other, so the Loy Krathong Festival is also regarded as the Chinese Valentine's Day in Thailand.

The release of water lanterns is the most traditional activity of the Loy Krathong Festival. Light and release a water lantern, let the river lantern in your hand slowly float away with bad luck, and make a wish for the new year.

Pandao Temple is one of the most sacred places during the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai. The monks in the temple decorate candles everywhere, and colorful paper lanterns are hung on the trees by the river. The scene is beautiful and spectacular.

You can buy krathongs on the roadside, or you can sign up for a handmade course on krathongs to experience the fun of traditional Thai handicrafts.

In addition to releasing sky lanterns and water lanterns, the Chiang Mai Loy Krathong Festival also has a float parade, which is almost the same as the Songkran Festival float parade, and is equally interesting! During the Loy Krathong Festival, Chiang Mai is more colorful than usual. Gorgeous night.

Every night, there is a large-scale fireworks show and a selection of Lanna beauties. The beauties and fireworks will definitely be a pleasing journey.

3. A must-visit market

Anyone who knows something about Chiang Mai must have heard of the Chiang Mai weekend market. The night market, which is lively and joyful, has good quality and low price, and has a lot of delicious food, has long been the business card of Chiang Mai. Handicrafts, ethnic costumes, authentic Thai snacks, Thai horse-killed chicken, etc. can all be found in Chiang Mai's night market.

If you want to experience the authentic local life, you must go to the crowded night market to join in the fun.

4. Taste northern Thai food

Chiang Mai food is the representative of northern Thai food. It has the usual hot and sour taste of Thai food, but compared with the central and southern cuisines, it has Less oil and health benefits. Among them, curry noodles, fried pork rinds, sour pork, and blue butterfly flowers are the most representative Northern Thai delicacies.

If you want to taste authentic Thai food, you can go to the ancient city, or near Nimman Road or Chiang Mai University. You can go to high-end restaurants with elegant environment, as well as family restaurants with delicious food that are not afraid of deep alleys. .

The prices in Chiang Mai are much lower than those in Phuket, Bangkok, and Pattaya. A bowl of curry noodles only costs 50 baht, and a portion of spicy and sour meat with blue butterfly rice only costs 80 baht. Ning A cup of Thai milk tea in the small fresh cafe on Man Road only costs 60 baht.

Consumption is so low that even with a monthly salary of 3,000, you can eat from the night market to the end of the street without any worries.

5. The most exciting jungle leap in Chiang Mai

Although the ancient city of Chiang Mai has a profound history and has many ancient city walls and ancient temples, it is extremely rich in forest resources and also has various Various extreme sports, such as the most exciting jungle leap in Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai is located in northern Thailand. Due to its high altitude, the climate is cooler all year round, which is especially suitable for jungle leap! Flying in the tropics In the rainforest, you can glide through the lush trees and glide from one tree to another with the cool breeze of Chiang Mai.

After 14 zip lines, 2 vertical drops, 2 sky bridges, 7 overpasses, and 2 spiral staircases, you will definitely have a great time!

6. Horses and chickens are killed in women's prisons

Thailand's horse-killing chickens are very famous, but having a prison inmate massage you may be something that many tourists cannot imagine. The most famous mashaji in Chiang Mai is undoubtedly the women's prison mashachi. The staff inside are all female prisoners who have served in Thai prisons.

In order to ensure their life after being released from prison, they will engage in horse-killing and chicken-killing services during their sentences to save some pocket money for themselves.

When you enter the women's prison Mashaji Club, you can't imagine that these soft-spoken, young and beautiful ladies have ever been in prison. They gently wash your feet and massage you, and from time to time they ask you if the strength is appropriate using a few Chinese sentences with a Thai accent.

Whether it is the peak season or the off-season, the price of horse and chicken in the women's prison remains the same, and the price is even lower than that of other clubs. Therefore, many tourists will make a special trip here. Be sure to make a reservation before going. !

Chiang Mai, a small city in northern Thailand, has many beautiful spots waiting for you to discover in depth. Compared with Bangkok and Phuket, its prices are cheaper, its folk customs are more simple, and it has a more Thai flavor. Most people who visit Chiang Mai will set aside a day or two to check in at Chiang Rai next to Chiang Mai.

Chiang Rai, maybe everyone is very unfamiliar with this name. Next, I will introduce to you what fun things there are in Chiang Rai!

Chiang Rai has come into everyone’s attention because of The increasingly famous ancient city of Chiang Mai. In fact, Chiang Rai was once the second capital of Thailand’s Lanna Kingdom and has a profound historical background. Compared with its sister city Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai has more cultural characteristics. There are a large number of scenic spots and historical sites waiting for you to explore.

Chiang Rai, an art appreciation journey.

Three temples in Chiang Rai

The most famous temples in Chiang Rai are undoubtedly the two temples - the Black Temple and the White Temple. But who knows, there are actually three temples in Chiang Rai Temple, the one that is ignored is the Blue Temple.

The white temple is like a finely carved handicraft, shining in the sun, with dragons and phoenixes showing every detail. Only when you see it with your own eyes can you know how shocking it is. It is majestic and majestic. And as soft as water.

The bathroom in White Temple is exquisite and gorgeous. It is the most photographed bathroom in the world and is like a work of art.

The black temple is not actually a temple in the traditional sense, but a modern art museum designed and built by a well-known Thai artist who spent 36 years. Each exhibition hall has a unique shape and decoration. Features, very modern flavor, itself highly ornamental.

Although it is completely dark, the entire museum is more like a garden, with green grass and trees, and there is no sinister feeling in it. The little pineapple next to the Black Temple is probably the sweetest in Northern Thailand and is worth trying!

The Blue Temple, which exudes a faint blue light, is fresh, elegant and unique. Many tourists like its tranquility. It is suitable for travel photography or as a background for tourist photos.

The strange and sad long-necked tribe

In Chiang Rai, there is a special ethnic group who regard long necks as their beauty. From the age of 5 or 6, children have to put copper rings around their necks, adding one more every year to make their necks lengthen, lengthen, and then lengthen. The longest one can reach 70 centimeters. In order to survive, they put on heavy shackles and showed their cruel and sad beauty to the world.

If you want to get in touch with different ethnic groups, you can go to the tribe where the Long Neck tribe lives. The Long Neck tribe members are very happy to take photos with tourists. After all, tips are the main source of their livelihood.

The children here dress up every day, participate in various performances, or help their families run handicraft stalls.

The average annual temperature in Chiang Rai is 24.6°C, and the humidity is lower than in southern Thailand. When you visit here, you will feel refreshed.

For the two cities in Thailand, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, in comparison, Chiang Mai is indeed more famous than Chiang Rai, and there are relatively more tourist attractions and entertainment projects. Some, but if you like quietness and more cultural landscapes, then you can choose to travel to Chiang Rai.