Chiang Rai

It takes over three hours by car from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, so I hesitated to go, but the tour provided long-distance driving and took us to three facilities: white, black, and blue. The white castle in particular stood out beautifully against the blue sky, and I thought it was worth the trip.

Thank you, Kear and Yoon, for the wonderful tour! We signed up as a family of seven, including three children ages 3, 5, 10, and 12, and a 78-year-old senior citizen. Moong Tours provided a large vehicle with seating for nine. They accommodated our energy needs by shortening our visits to specific spots, avoiding waking our tired, sleeping children, and even suggesting a rock-stacking game that the kids enjoyed. One particularly memorable experience was when they made a makeshift walking stick for an elderly person who had difficulty walking (he had forgotten his walking stick at the hotel) out of bamboo from the bamboo forest. This allowed him to walk more comfortably. They even made a handmade toy for our child out of the remaining bamboo. Our whole family is grateful for their kind hospitality! Other reviews have already mentioned the great points of the seven attractions on this tour, so I won't go into detail here. However, I've heard that Japanese people rarely visit Chiang Rai, which is a shame. If you're traveling to Thailand, I definitely recommend the north over the south coast! Chiang Rai is popular with Western tourists and is highly regarded as a global tourist destination. Compared to big cities like Bangkok, time flows more slowly and peacefully. It boasts a history dating back to the Lanna dynasty and magnificent temples. Thanks to its border location, you can see the harmonious culture of multiple ethnic groups. The traditional cuisine of the north is also a must-try. Lunch was a Thai buffet. They ordered mild fried chicken in advance, separate from the buffet, so the kids could eat it (at no extra cost). The small pineapples, a local specialty, are incredibly sweet and delicious! The pad thai was delicious, of course, but the green eggplant tempura was especially praised by everyone, from children to seniors. The water provided in the cooler on board stayed perfectly chilled by the end of the tour. I'm glad we chose Chiang Rai and this tour! My kids have said they want to visit a long-neck tribe village again when they're older. We look forward to seeing them again!

A friendly driver arrived 30 minutes early and took the shortest route, avoiding traffic jams, to safely reach the airport.

Our driver, Mr. Theerasak, was very flexible and made the day trip comfortable. Both the driver and the car were great.

I'm very grateful to the driver for his thoughtful commentary on the sights along the way and for always being punctual at the right time and place each month. It was a very pleasant trip, and I'm very thankful.

Thank you, Anorn. It was a wonderful day. We were able to take our time to see all the temples we wanted to visit, and with the time left over, he took us to two more places. We even got to Lalita Cafe. The car was clean, cool, safe, and comfortable. It was a great deal!