Chiang Rai Temples Tour: White Temple, Blue Temple & Temple of Lights

About this experience

The Chiang Rai Temples Tour is a full-day guided attraction covering three of northern Thailand's most visually distinctive temples, departing from Chiang Mai with roundtrip transport included. The White Temple, known formally as Wat Rong Khun, was designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat and construction began in 1997, its all-white exterior inlaid with mirror glass. The Blue Temple, Wat Rong Suea Ten, is a more recent structure completed in 2016, decorated in deep cobalt and gold. The Temple of Lights, Wat Huay Pla Kang, is anchored by a large white pagoda and a towering Guanyin statue overlooking the surrounding landscape. The tour runs approximately 11 hours in total. Departing from Pratu Tha Phae Park in Chiang Mai, guests travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide throughout. The itinerary also includes a stop at a local hot spring. Entrance fees to all attractions, hotel pickup and drop-off, drinking water, and accident insurance are covered. Additional food, personal expenses, and a voluntary donation at the Blue Temple are not included. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. For more on what to see across the region, browse Chiang Rai attractions before booking.

Highlights

• Full-day guided tour of three temples in Chiang Rai
• Roundtrip transport included from Chiang Mai
• Visit Wat Rong Khun, the all-white mirror-glass temple
• See the cobalt and gold Blue Temple, completed in 2016
• Explore Wat Huay Pla Kang and its towering Guanyin statue
• Covers northern Thailand's most visually distinctive temple sites

What is included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Roundtrip transport
• Live guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees to attractions
• Drinking water
• Accident insurance

Not included

• Additional food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Donation at Blue Temple

Before you go

Arrival and timing Your tour departs from Pratu Tha Phae Park in Chiang Mai, so aim to be at the meeting point a few minutes before the scheduled start time. The full day runs to around 11 hours, so wear comfortable shoes and bring anything you need for a long day out. Drinking water is included, but additional food and drinks are not, so consider bringing a snack or some cash for refreshments along the way. During your visit All three temples are active religious sites. Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, as a mark of respect. Remove shoes before entering temple buildings. Photography is generally welcome in the grounds, but follow your guide's instructions inside each building, as rules vary by site. A voluntary donation is customary at the Blue Temple and is not covered by your ticket. Keep your group together and listen for your guide's cues, particularly when moving between sites, to make the most of the time at each location.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.