Wat Rong Khun, better known as “the White Temple” is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. The temple outside the town of Chiang Rai attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai’s most visited attractions.

• Chiang Rai is about three hours by road from Chiang Mai. The White Temple is about 15 mins before Chiang Rai - so 2 hours 45 mins with no stops.
• To get to the temple, hop on one of the regular buses that run from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai or Phayao and ask to get off at Wat Rong Khun.
• As you cross the bridge you see hands reaching up and walkway is littered with skulls. Some have said it symbolizes the bridge from hell to heaven.
• A must is to get there before 1pm as you can take photos of the temple without having people obstructing your shots.
• As you get close you are startled by the macabre images. Heads hang from trees.
• Once you're done with the main structures, there's also a completely bizarre sculpture of the Predator waiting for you outside the art store.

Mae Sai - This border town faces Myanmar across the Mae Sai River, and is located 62 kilometres north of Chiang Rai on Highway No. 110. Numerous shopping opportunities exist for popular Thai, Burmese and Chinese goods.

• The most northern city in Thailand is Mae Sai which is famous as a shopping paradise. Most goods are imported from China, so there is no VAT.
• When you cross the bridge at the border, be careful of other vehicles. You really need to watch out for crazy drivers there. And be careful of pickpockets and children lining up to beg along the bridge.
• There are a number of shops both along the main road and also on the side streets, both Thailand and Burma displaying similar products.
• If you don’t have your own transportation you can easily get there on one of the frequent Green buses. The Green bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and Mae Sai is very popular.
• If you do not like shopping, you might say there isn’t a lot to do in Mae Sai other than shopping.

Baan Huay Kee Lek is an ethnic Akha village perched on the top of a mountain in the Chiang Rai province of Thailand. A visit to Huay Kee Lek gives you a fascinating insight into the daily lives of the Akha, Northern Thailand’s most iconic hill tribe.

• Huai Kee Lek is in the Wawi sub-district, approximately 25 km’s from the district center of Mae Souay. Huay Kee Lek can be reached by a 3.5 km dirt and concrete road, which winds up into the mountains.
• You are not allowed into the villages without a guide or permission from the government.
• You can stay overnight or join the rural people in their daily lives in an effort to increase understanding and respect for each other.
• The villagers will lead you to visit important local cultural sites, such as the iconic Akha Swing and the village Spirit Gate...
• The trek is not difficult and the scenery getting there is great.