Cave of ArtLam Nam Kok National ParkDoi Khao KhwaiChiang Rai River BeachMasjid Darulaman Chiang RaiWat Huay Pla Kang
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Mae Lao

Mae Lao is a town in Chiang Rai district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 43 buddhist sites, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cave of Art, Lam Nam Kok National Park and Doi Khao Khwai.

19.7900° N, 99.6997° E

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Within 30 km145 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see16
Notable146
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cave of Art, cave near Mae Lao
Must-see

Cave of Art

Cave · 9 km

Lam Nam Kok National Park, national park near Mae Lao
Must-see

Lam Nam Kok National Park

National park · 18 km

Doi Khao Khwai, attraction near Mae Lao
Must-see

Doi Khao Khwai

Attraction · 19 km

Places near Mae Lao by type

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One day from Mae Lao

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

70 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 Mae Lao
  2. Cave of Artcave · 1 hrs
  3. Wat Doi PhrabatBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  4. Wat Phra SinghaBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Chiang Rai River Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lam Nam Kok National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Mae Lao
Today’s loopMae LaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mae Lao?

Cave of Art (cave, about 9 km), Lam Nam Kok National Park (national park, about 18 km), Doi Khao Khwai (attraction, about 19 km), Wat Doi Phrabat (Buddhist site, about 21 km), Chiang Rai River Beach (beach, about 22 km), Pra Cave (cave, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mae Lao?

162 places on Spotwander: 43 buddhist sites, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 other attractions, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mae Lao?

Wat Nam Lom, about 4 km by road; Wat Bun Rueang (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mae Lao?

Tea Teraces Viewpoint, about 11 km by road; Beautiful View With Flowers Around (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mae Lao?

Start in Mae Lao, visit Cave of Art, then Wat Doi Phrabat, then Wat Phra Singha, then Chiang Rai River Beach, then Lam Nam Kok National Park, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.