Blue Temples

The 9-seater vehicle was comfortable and spacious, making the 6-hour round trip quite pleasant. The tour guide was thorough and a Thai man fluent in Mandarin, and admission tickets were included. The lunch buffet was air-conditioned, and ice cream was provided at the Blue Temple – excellent value. My chosen itinerary didn't include the Long Neck Karen people, but I visited the Red Temple, built by a revered monk who also built a hospital and school nearby, helping many people; it's a very meaningful site. Due to the long drive, the actual visiting time was from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with about an hour at the White Temple, half an hour at the Blue Temple, 45 minutes at the cafe, and an hour at the Red Temple.

The journey was too long, the carriages were a bit old, and the air wasn't very fresh, but the sights were indeed beautiful, and the lunch buffet was plentiful.