Day One
Temples, River Cafés & Highland Parks

Insider Tip — Day 1

Start at the Blue Temple right at opening (08:00) before crowds arrive — the light on the blue exterior is spectacular in the morning. Grab coffee at Chivit Thamma Da next door, then join Singha Park's farm tram before mid-afternoon for the best shade and coolest air.

2 min from resort

Wat Rong Suea Ten — The Blue Temple

A stunning contemporary Lanna temple finished in vivid cobalt blue and gold, symbolising wisdom and tranquillity. Designed by Phuttha Kabkaew — a student of the White Temple's creator — and opened in 2016, it houses a magnificent white Buddha against a sea of deep blue.

1 min from resort · 2 min from Blue Temple

Chivit Thamma Da — Coffee House, Bistro & Bar

Riverside café born from the dream of a peaceful "home away from home" on the Kok River. Vintage European décor meets lush garden ambience; the menu spans artisan coffee, homemade bakes, Thai dishes and evening cocktails.

7 min from resort · 7 min from Chivit Thamma Da

Wat Phra Kaew — Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Thailand's most historically significant temple: the site where the sacred Emerald Buddha was discovered in 1434 when lightning split open a golden chedi. Today a revered replica welcomes pilgrims and travellers alike.

21 min from resort

Singha Park (Rai Boon Rawd)

A vast 8,000-rai agro-tourism estate owned by Boon Rawd Brewery. Rolling tea fields, flower gardens, a wildlife zone and the iconic golden Singha lion statue await. Free admission — explore by tram, bicycle or zip-line.

Day Two
The White Temple, Fairy Café & Black House Museum

Insider Tip — Day 2

The White Temple fills quickly after 09:00. Arrive at opening and save the Black House Museum for late afternoon when the golden hour light on the black wood creates extraordinary photographs. Between the two, Lalitta Café makes an ideal, cooling lunch stop.

23 min from resort

Wat Rong Khun — The White Temple

Perhaps Thailand's most photographed modern landmark. National artist Chalermchai Kositpipat has transformed this temple into a shimmering all-white jewel encrusted with mirror glass — construction began in 1997 and continues today. The Bridge of Rebirth, the murals blending pop culture with Buddhist iconography, and the reflection pools are unforgettable.

9 min from resort · 3 min from Wat Huay Pla Kang

Lalitta Café

Step into a fairy-tale world: artificial waterfalls cascade through sculpture gardens, angel wings frame every photo corner, and fantasy décor transports visitors to an enchanted realm. Thai and international cuisine served alongside creative desserts — the perfect afternoon pause.

13 min from resort · 21 min from White Temple

Wat Huay Pla Kang — Nine-Tiered Pagoda

Perched on a hillside commanding 360° views of Chiang Rai, this temple is crowned by a 69-metre Guan Yin statue (with elevator access) and the nine-tiered Phob Chok Dhamma Chedi blending Chinese and Lanna architecture.

19 min from resort

Baan Dam — The Black House Museum

National artist Thawan Duchanee's private world across 160,000 m² of forest, assembled from over 40 black wooden Lanna-style structures. Bone sculptures, hand-carved teak, animal hides and antique objects weave a profound meditation on life, death and the human spirit.