Chiang Rai is famed for its Wat Rong Khun or White Temple, a landmark attraction in Chiang Rai.
Chiang Rai is the northernmost large city in Thailand. It was established as a capital city in the reign of King Mangrai, in 1262 CE. Chiang Rai lies on the flat alluvial plain of the Kok River, a tributary of the Mekong, between the Daen Lao Range in the north and the Phi Pan Nam Range in the south. The Kok River runs along Chiang Rai's north side, flowing eastwards out of Burma at Tha Ton(ท่าตอม) town, bending north-eastwards and joining the Mekong River about 40 kilometers (25 mi) north-east of the city. The Lao River, a tributary of the Kok, flows south of Chiang Rai.
