Chiang Rai day tour: White Temple, Blue Temple, Golden Triangle

Seven stops in a single day: temples, tea fields, and the Mekong River meeting point

A full-day guided tour of Chiang Rai's major attractions, starting with hotel pickup and ending at the Mekong River, that strings together the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House Museum, Long Neck Karen Village, tea plantation, Opium Museum and Golden Triangle. The tour runs 9 to 10 hours with lunch, a live guide in English or Thai, and air-conditioned transport included. You choose at checkout whether to add entry tickets to the museums and villages or pay them separately at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. White Temple1h 30m · entry included
2. Blue Temple30m
3. Hall of Opium Museum30m · entry included
4. Golden Triangle30m
5. Choui Fong Tea Plantation1h

Chiang Rai sightseeing and cultural tour

• Pickup from Chiang Rai hotel
• Visit Wat Rong Khun (White Temple)
• Explore Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple)
• Tour Baan Dam (Black House Museum)
• Lunch buffet
• Visit Karen Long Neck Village
• Tea tasting at Choui Fong Tea Plantation
• Explore House of Opium museum
• See Golden Triangle viewpoint
• Walk along Mekong River
• Return to Chiang Rai hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 AM from your hotel within 3 kilometers of the Chiang Rai Clock Tower. The first stop is Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, where the intricate white facade is adorned with glass and mirrors that catch the light. From there you move to Wat Rong Suea Ten, the Blue Temple, to see its deep blue hues and detailed murals and sculptures. The Black House Museum, created by artist Thawan Duchanee, follows: a complex of traditional Thai buildings filled with striking artworks that stand apart from the temple visits.

After lunch, the afternoon takes you to the Long Neck Karen Village to learn about the Karen people's traditions and the women who wear brass rings, then to the Hall of Opium Museum for a look at the region's opium trade history. The Golden Triangle comes next, where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the Mekong River. You'll see the river itself and learn about the area's past. Before returning to your hotel, you stop at Choui Fong Tea Plantation to walk through the tea fields, take in the views and sample their teas.

The tour includes water, lunch, a live guide speaking English or Thai, and an air-conditioned vehicle with insurance. Entry tickets to the museums and villages are optional: you can buy them as part of the tour package at checkout, or pay at each site as you arrive. Dietary needs like vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free meals can be arranged if you mention them when booking.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide in English or Thai.
• lunch.
• drinking water.
• insurance.
• entry to Choui Fong Tea Plantation with tea tasting and the Golden Triangle viewpoint (included on all options).
• optional add-on of entry tickets to Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, Black House Museum, Long Neck Karen Village and Hall of Opium Museum, purchased at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tickets not includedGuide in English or Thai · 08:00Pickup is included. Entry tickets are not covered: White Temple 200 THB, Black House Museum 80 THB, Long Neck Karen Village 300 THB, Opium Museum 50 THB.

All tickets includedGuide in English or Thai · 08:00Pickup is included, and every ticket is covered.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 19.38

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Moong Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive ticket if you prefer everything paid upfront, or the pay-per-entry option if you'd rather settle costs at each of the seven stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

What is the White Temple actually like when I get there?

Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple, is a modern temple with an intricate white facade decorated with glass and mirrors that reflect light in a dazzling display. It's the first major stop on the tour and stands out visually from the other temples you'll visit.

Can I add entry tickets to all the museums and villages when I book, or do I pay them separately?

You choose at checkout: one option includes all entry tickets to the White Temple, Blue Temple, Black House Museum, Long Neck Karen Village and Opium Museum. The other option excludes them, so you pay at each site as you arrive. Either way, the Choui Fong Tea Plantation and Golden Triangle viewpoint are included.

What time does the tour start and how long does it run?

Pickup happens between 8:00 and 8:30 AM from your hotel, and the full day including transport, all stops and lunch takes 9 to 10 hours before you return to Chiang Rai.

Does the tour include lunch, and can it accommodate dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included in the tour price. The operator can arrange vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs if you let them know when you book.

What is the Golden Triangle and what will I see there?

The Golden Triangle is the point where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet at the Mekong River. On the tour you'll witness this meeting point, learn about the region's history and take in views of the river itself.

Is there a tea tasting included, and where does it happen?

Yes, tea tasting is part of the tour at Choui Fong Tea Plantation. You'll stroll through the lush tea fields, see the panoramic views and sample some of their finest teas while learning about the tea production process.