We stayed at Laluna resort – a definitely great place with little bungalows, swimming pool. The city and province of Chiang Rai host some of the Thailand's oldest civilisations. The province borders Chiang Mai. From Chiang Rai city, home to some 100,000 persons, to the outstanding surrounding areas intrepid visitors are bound to find something of interest. Doi Thung and Mae Salong are both revered and naturally beautiful. Mae Sai a Burmese border town hawks unbeatable bargains in crafts and consumer items from Taichalek, across the river, and is an interesting place for a stop. Chiang Saen established over 1,200 years ago, has had primitive residents for over 500 centuries. The towns many ruins offer a fascinating glimpse of an ancient civilisation. A small, but well kept museum has interesting artefacts or tribal and Lanna culture. The Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Burma converge at the mighty Mae Khong River affords awesome panoramic views whilst Chiang Khong is the breezy town with access to the world's seventh longest river. There are also river crossings to Laos an the opportunity to further travel in this landlocked country. Activities, in Chiang Rai, include jungle trekking, boat trips and hot spring settings. Resorts abound and, as with city and river hotels afford the visitor with a memorable, if not unique, natural setting. Town restaurants tend to be simple with a focus on value rather than the latest fads in cuisine presentation.
