{"id":506,"date":"2018-02-09T10:17:20","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T10:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travels.x10.bz\/wp\/?p=506"},"modified":"2022-07-08T19:19:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T23:19:15","slug":"on-to-chiang-rai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travel.woodring.us\/wordpress\/2018\/02\/09\/on-to-chiang-rai\/","title":{"rendered":"On to Chiang Rai!"},"content":{"rendered":"

We had a great time in Chiang Mai! This Nancy Chandler Map was an excellent resource that we can’t recommend enough! The Mango Lassi is also a “must try.”<\/p>\n

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We took the VIP Green Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. We paid extra to ride the VIP Bus but felt it was worth it to get larger seats, a drink, and a snack on the bus. Our tickets for the 3-hour-long trip were $9.00 each! The road was winding and a bit dusty. We were very impressed by the warm welcome we received at Nak Nakara Hotel when we rolled in a bit frazzled from the bus ride. Happily, we had time to rest awhile before we headed to the night market for dinner.<\/p>\n

We ordered a Hot Pot! Once you order and pay 100 Thai Baht ($3.00 US) a steaming crock of broth is brought to the table. Here, Larry is waiting for the pot to boil\ud83d\ude0a!<\/p>\n

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Then we add the veggies, herbs, egg, fish, and noodles. It simmers for about 5 minutes and becomes a delicious soup!<\/p>\n

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Today we visited the White Temple. It’s difficult to describe and photos don’t quite do it justice! It’s kitschy AND stunning! The artist is perhaps Thailand’s version of Gaudi.<\/p>\n

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The same artist also designed Chaing Rai’s beautiful Clock Tower.<\/p>\n

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Back in town, we visited a more traditional temple with a very large Buddha.<\/p>\n

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We agree with those who told us that Chiang Rai is a smaller version of Chiang Mai–maybe Chiang Mai as it was a few years ago.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow, we will contrast our visit to the White Temple with a tour of the Black Temple!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We had a great time in Chiang Mai! This Nancy Chandler Map was an excellent resource that we can’t recommend enough! The Mango Lassi is also a “must try.” We took the VIP Green Bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. We paid extra to ride the VIP Bus but felt it was worth it … <\/p>\n

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