Wat Phra That Pha NgaoWat Huay Pla KangDoi TungElephant Steps Chiang Rai - Ethical Elephant SanctuaryChiang Saen LakeChiang Saen National Museum
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Doi Luang

Doi Luang is a town in Chiang Rai district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit: 61 buddhist sites, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wat Phra That Pha Ngao, Wat Huay Pla Kang and Doi Tung.

20.1178° N, 100.0992° E

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Within 30 km147 places
Within 50 km209
Must-see15
Notable117
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Wat Phra That Pha Ngao, Buddhist site near Doi Luang
Must-see

Wat Phra That Pha Ngao

Buddhist site · 18 km

Wat Huay Pla Kang, Buddhist site near Doi Luang
Must-see

Wat Huay Pla Kang

Buddhist site · 45 km

Doi Tung, attraction near Doi Luang
Must-see

Doi Tung

Attraction · 45 km

Places near Doi Luang by type

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One day from Doi Luang

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:42 pm

98 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Doi Luang
  2. Wat Phra That Pha NgaoBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Chiang Saen National Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Chiang Saen Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Elephant Steps Chiang Rai - Ethical Elephant Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  6. Huai Mae Sak Waterfall Forest Parkwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Doi Luang
Today’s loopDoi LuangStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Doi Luang?

Wat Phra That Pha Ngao (Buddhist site, about 18 km), Elephant Steps Chiang Rai - Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 16 km), Skywalk Chiang Saen (attraction, about 18 km), Chiang Saen Lake (lake, about 21 km), Nong Bong Kai Non-Hunting Area (nature spot, about 21 km), Chiang Saen National Museum (museum, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Doi Luang?

209 places on Spotwander: 61 buddhist sites, 52 other attractions, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Doi Luang?

วัดหนองป่าก่อ, about 9 km by road; วัดบ้านหนองกล้วย (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Doi Luang?

Amazing Mekong Viewpoint, about 18 km by road; ทะเลสาปเชียงแสน (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Doi Luang?

Start in Doi Luang, visit Wat Phra That Pha Ngao, then Chiang Saen National Museum, then Chiang Saen Lake, then Elephant Steps Chiang Rai - Ethical Elephant Sanctuary, then Huai Mae Sak Waterfall Forest Park, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.