Descriptions:
The Hall of Opium Museum is a combination of multimedia and exhibition to make learning more fun. Aiming to educate people about opium, this exhibition portrays every angle of the story, starting from the history of the Golden Triangle, the origin of opium, the opium war, opium warlords, drug smugglers, opium effects, the battle against opium and poppy growing, to rehabilitation of living conditions of the people who live in the central of the Golden Triangle, the former worldwide infamous drug trading zone. The exhibition features the following zones: Entrance Zone: A 137-meter-long dark tunnel towards an artificial poppy field in the Hall Zone. Hall Zone: An artificial poppy field, where you can learn about various species of poppy flowers. Opium in Siam Zone: A mock-up of a Chinese tea house in Yaowarat where people came to smoke opium and the story about the origin of opium in Siam. Magic Medicine Zone: This zone shows science behinds the development of morphine and heroin. Opium Effects Zone: This zone shows the adverse impact of drugs and drug addictions on individuals and the society. Apart from the Golden Triangle Park, nearby attractions include: – The Golden Triangle, where three countries, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, meet at the Mekong River. – Wat Phra That Chom Kitti, an ancient relic from the pre-Chiang Saen period – Wat Phra That Pha Ngao, a chedi situated on the back of a giant rock, similar to the famous Phra That Inn Kwaen of Myanmar. – Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Chiang Saen’s main chedi. – Wat Pa Sak – Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong, where a 1,200 kilogram bronze Buddha image is enshrined. – Chiang Saen National Museum, which houses antiques and archeological objects unearthed in Chiang Saen and surrounding areas.
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Wat Phra Kaew
Descriptions: Originally called Wat Pa Yia (Bamboo Forest Monastery) in the local dialect, this is the city’s most revered Buddhist temple. The main prayer hall is a medium-sized, well-preserved wooden structure. The octagonal chedi (stupa) behind it dates from the late 14th century and is in typical Lanna style. The adjacent two-storey wooden building is a museum […]
Wat Pa Sak
Descriptions: Just outside the western gate is the ‘teak forest’ temple of Wat Pa Sak. Several structures are still visible. The main chedi (pagoda) was built in 1340 by Saen Phu, the founder of Chiang Saen. The temple’s name alludes to the hundreds of teak trees planted on the order of Saen Phu. Wat Pa Sak, ‘The […]
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Descriptions: The collection of Lanna art on display at the Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park has been collected by the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage. It represents the finest exhibition and collection of Northern Thai artefacts in Thailand. The Lanna Kingdom was founded by King Mengrai in the 13th century AD. […]
Hall of Opium
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Baandam
Descriptions: Another of Chiang Rai’s more extraordinary sites, in a town that’s blessed with several rather eccentric attractions, is the highly unusual Baan Dam. Commonly known as the Black House it’s a park containing a diverse and sprawling series of buildings, displays, sculptures and installations, lying in Ban Du district a short hop north of […]
LaHu Village
Lahu people are to be found in the mountains of China, Myanmar (Burma), Laos and northern Thailand. There are approximately 25000 Lahus now living in Thailand. There are four tribes within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. Lahu villages are mostly at high altitude in the northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and […]
Union hill tribe villages
Union hill tribe villages were established since 20 years ago in Nanglae District, not very far from Chiang Rai city. It is where 5 hill tribe villages with more than 200 villagers living in, which are Akha tribe, Iu Mien (Yao) Tribe, Lahu (Muser) Tribe, Palong (Big earring) tribe and Long Neck (Kayan) tribe. We […]
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