Depart from Bangkok to Chaing Rai airport by Thai Airways
Transfer from the airport to the hotel

Visit Doi Tung "Switzerland in Thailand". This description seems apt when viewing the crisp line of mountains of Chiang Rai in the cool winter season, or when the mist and clouds of the rainy season roll in above the verdant forest against a background of an ever-changing sky. This natural beauty has been enhanced through the effort and perseverance of the people of Doi Tung in reviving their once deteriorated forests. The now lush forests are their legacy to pass on to their descendants. It is through their work that they accomplished the gracious commands in the memory of Her Royal Highness, the Princess Mother, through the Doi Tung Development Project under Royal Initiative, that has returned the mountains to their natural environment. The Princess Mother has passed away, but her inspiration has lived on through the dedication of the loyal staff of the Doi Tung Development Project. Visitors to Doi Tung can experience for themselves the natural beauty of the hills, and appreciate the efforts of the people of Doi Tung. They can see how people and forests can live together, while the people preserve the forests, the forests support the livelihood of the people.

Visit Mae Sai is a typical small Thai town and would normally be completely unremarkable. Nevertheless, it is one of the most exciting places in the kingdom, and that is because it is the most northern spot of the country and across a small river lies the Burmese town Tachilek. Every day, a steady stream of commuters crosses the bridge that marks the borders and Thai consumer goods into Northern Burma (and also carries back Burmese specialties like heroin, smuggled rubies, and so on, but that is a different story). Day visa for Tachilek can (at the moment at least) easily be obtained if you have brought your passport; the cost is 250 Baht. Get the visa at the border checkpoint walk across the bridge and you are in Burma.

Lunch at the local restaurant

Chiang Khong and Mae Sai are gateways to Myanmar and Laos. One of the best known tourist attraction in the world, the Golden Triangle, is in Chiang Saen where the Mekong River enters Thailand, The Golden Triangle Apex (Sop Ruak). This is the cross-roads of the three-land borders. The Ruak River bordering Thailand and Myanmar runs into the Mekong River from Laos creating the well known Golden triangle. In the old days drug traffickers secretly met to barter off opium with gold nuggets. Today it is a bustling tourist destination where visitors come to enjoy the rising sun emerging from the misty seas of fog. There are several piers to board a river cruise. A six -passenger trip can cost about 300-400 baht. A long-distance cruise, which certainly costs more, can take you as far as Chiang Khong, Chiang Saen , Luang Prabang, Dip Dong Pan Ma, and even to Khunming in the south of china. Then, visit The Opium Museum - at a small town called Sop Ruak was recently opened a museum called the House of Opium, displaying artefacts relating to opium production and the ill effects of using the finished product. The notorious “Opium War”, a battle which took place in 1967 between the KMT army and the now-deposed opium lord, Khun Sa, was over control of the opium trade.
The area's main attraction however, remains the Mekong. Visitors are encouraged to take a boat trip down the river in order to fully appreciate the superb landscapes offered by Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.

Dinner at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel

Wat Rong Khun is a unique temple which filled with delicate details and predominantly in white. It is established by a well-known Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, who had accumulated fund over 20 years from selling his paintings. He intends to create the replica of the magnificent and resplendent heaven. The temple is materialised based on the artist’s imaginaries and vision. The temple is still largely in construction, from its initial 1.2 Acres of land in 1997, expanded to 4.8 Acres in 2004. Upon completion, within the temple’s area, there will be 9 buildings with different shapes and characters. It is estimated to be fully completed in 3 generations. The artist himself may not live long enough to see its completion.

Transfer from Chaing Rai to Chaing Mai

Lunch at the local restaurant

visit Royal Project Packing House and then sightseeing many different parts of the northern capital, passing residential area, handsome government buildings.

Check in at the hotel

Khantoke Dinner, authentic Lanna Dinning & shows, a traditional Northern Thai setting surrounded by a rich assortment of exotic Lanna arts and crafts. The unique experience of traditional Lanna dining and the distinctive flavors of authentic Northern Thai cuisine will be served while watching spectacular shows and fabulous northern classical dances. For more information visit (http://www.khumkhantoke.net)

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit a jungle area north of the city to see Elephants at Maesa Elephant Camp. The Program included a demonstration of how trained elephants are used to help in logging work. You will delight in the amazing skills of the elephants such as Dancing, Painting, Football Playing and etc. (http://www.maesaelephantcamp.com).

Lunch at Orchid Farm.

Visit the famous silk and cotton cottage industries at Sankampheng district, Borsang umbrella village, teakwood carving, lacquerware, silverware.


Dinner at the hotel and enjoy your free times with Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, shopping heaven where you can find handmade products and souvenirs.

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit Wat Pratat Doi Suthep (3,500 feet above sea level) with golden pagoda (kept inside are the holy relic of Lord Buddha), Phu Ping Rajanivej, Royal Winter Palace and Meo Hill Tribe Village.

Lunch at the Local restaurant

Sightseeing and shopping at Bann Tawai Village, center of wooden handicraft.

Transfer to Chaing Mai airport

Depart from Chaing Mai to Bangkok by Thai Airways

arrive at Bangkok international airport safe and sound

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit Banteay Srei, it was built by one of Rajendravarman's counsellors named Yajnavaraha. Dedicated in 987 A.D., Banteay Srei is the fabled pink temple for women. built with pink sandstone, it is genearlly considered to be a tribute to the fairer sex. its cravings of apsara as well as male and female divinities represent the most skilled craftsmanship of sandstone carving. The temple is composed of a cuaseway Gopura (entrance), galleries, Libraries and the central towers. Here are some of the bas-reliefs which can be seen n the lintels and on the pediments of those building.

Lunch at the restaurant

Visit Angkor Wat Temple Complex, a replica of the universe in stone. it represents an earthly model of the cosmic world. The five central towers on the top of pyramidal basement symbolise the mythical Mount Meru, residence of the gods, situated at the center of the universe. The walls represent the mountains at the edge of the world. The moats surrounding the temple stand for the oceans beyond the universe. Besides its beautiful architectural aspect, Angkor Wat is well known by its galleries of bas-reliefs, surrounding the first level of the temple. the bas-reliefs can also be seen on the wall of the north-west and the sounth-west corner pavillians. On the wall of the north-west corner pavillion, there are various episodes from Ramayana and Krisna stories, such as Rama and Laksman slaying a demon named Viradha, Rama and Laksman forming an alliance with Sugriva (a monkey general), Hanuman (a monkey general) giving Sita Rama's ring. On the west gallery, north section, depicts the battle between Prince Rama of Ayodhya and the demon King Ravana of Langka. On the west gallery, south section, this panel describes the battle between the enemies-counsins, the Pandava on the right and the Kauravas, who lays dying on a bed of arrows. Besides this, Dronacharya can be identified by his hair tied back in a top-knot and Krisna with his four hands.

Free for shopping at the market

Dinner at the restaurant

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit South Gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple Complex. The Bayon as well as Angkor Thom were built around the 12th century A.D. during the reign of King Jayavarman VII (reigned from 1181 A.D. to 1220 A.D.) after the war against Champa, the major enemy of Cambodia in South Vietnam in 1171 A.D., all of the religious symbols pretecting the kingdom were destroyed. Jayavarman VII, therefore, had to build the new kingdom to be even more powerful than ever with the new religious symbols. The bas-relief on the sounthern wall illustrates the naval battle between the Khmers and the Chams. The panel begins with a historical scene depicting the naval battle in 1177 A.D. on the Tonle Sap between the Khmers (with no headress) and the Chams of Champa, their neighbouring enemy. The Chams are identified by their hats which resemble the upside-down lotus. on the bottom row, there are scenes of daily life of the Khmer people along the shores of the Tonle Sap such as a mother playing with her chldren, a patient in a hospital, a hunter preparing his bow to shoot an animal, a fishing scene, a scene of a codk-fight as wellas a scene in the palace, etc. Then visit The Terrace of the Elephant where was the foundation for the royal reception pavillion. The Terrace of the Leper King is named after the sculpture of the Leper King (Probably the King Jayavaman VII) that was discovered on the top of the terrace. it is composed of exterior and interior walls which are covered in deep relief with mythological scenes. The male and female deities, the Naga (Serpent) as well as Garuda, the mythical bird-man, can be distinguished.

Lunch at the restaurant

Visit Ta Prohm, dating from 12th to 13th centuries, one of the major temples of Jayavarman VII. It is composed of a set of concentric galleries with corner tower and Gopuras (entrance), plus many other additinal buildings and enclosures. The complexity of its plan is of greater magnitude because of its collapses state with trees interlaced among the ruins. There is a interesting scenes on the bas-relief depicts the attack of Mara against the Buddha during his mediation and before enlightenment. on this bas-relief, the Mara, the enemy of Buddh, is riding an elephant, accompaned by an army of demons with animal faces. After his enlightenment, Buddha called the Goddess of Earth as a witness. The Goddess of Earth, the twisted her hair to produce the flood of water drowning the army of evil creatures. Visit Preah Khan and Neak Pean built in the same period of Bayon and Angkor Thom by king Jayavarman VII. Within the walled city of angkor Thom is Preah Khan, or Sacred Sword. The somky colors add to the haunting beauty of the wall preserved temple built by King Jayavarman VII.

Transfer to Siemreap airport

Depart from Siemreap to Bangkok by Bangkok Airways, flight number PG908

arrive at Bangkok international airport safe and sound