Chiang Rai district, Thailand

Places to visit near Thoeng

Thoeng is a town in Chiang Rai district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 31 buddhist sites, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 temples. The must-see places are Phu Chi Fa National Park (41 km), Doi Pha Tang (55 km) and Wat Doi Phrabat (56 km).

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Thoeng at a glance

Location
Chiang Rai district, Thailand
Coordinates
19.6851° N, 100.1946° E
Places within 50 km
139 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Thoeng

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Buddhist sites near Thoeng

54 buddhist sites within 100 km of Thoeng. The closest is Wat Phra Nak Kaeo (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thoeng

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thoeng. The closest is Mai Ya Subdistrict Viewpoint (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thoeng

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thoeng. The closest is Nong Song (12 km); the best-known is Phu Chi Fa National Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Thoeng

17 temples within 100 km of Thoeng. The closest is Suan Dok Temple (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Thoeng

13 museums within 100 km of Thoeng. The closest is คุ้มพญาเม็งราย (19 km); the best-known is Thai Lue House Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Thoeng

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thoeng. The closest is Commemorative Hall (31 km); the best-known is Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Thoeng

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thoeng
  2. 1 km Wat Ammat · Buddhist site, Chiang Rai
  3. 41 km Phu Chi Fa National Park · national park, Chiang Rai
  4. 50 km Mai Ya Subdistrict Viewpoint · viewpoint, Chiang Rai
  5. 4 km Ang Kep Nam Huai Kang · lake, Chiang Rai
  6. 17 km Wat Phra Nak Kaeo · Buddhist site, Chiang Rai
  7. 0 km Back to Thoeng

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    Within 15 km of Thoeng

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thoeng by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites3154Wat Phra Nak Kaeo (1 km)
    Other attractions3442Comms Mast (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1734Mai Ya Subdistrict Viewpoint (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1431Nong Song (12 km)
    Temples1717Suan Dok Temple (10 km)
    Museums213คุ้มพญาเม็งราย (19 km)
    Forts & heritage613Commemorative Hall (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs311Ang Kep Nam Huai Kang (18 km)
    Waterfalls110Huai Mae Sak Waterfall Forest Park (41 km)
    Churches77Muang Thoeng Church (3 km)
    Parks47แปลงสาธารณะมีข้อพิพาทย์ (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Masjid Theng (4 km)
    Caves03Cave of Art (60 km)
    Beaches & coast13Dragon Beach (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Huai Sai Khao Hot Springs (59 km)

    Thoeng: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thoeng?

    Wat Phra Nak Kaeo (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Wat Ammat (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Ang Kep Nam Huai Kang (lake, about 18 km), Phu Chi Fa National Park (national park, about 41 km), Mai Ya Subdistrict Viewpoint (viewpoint, about 22 km), Phu Sang National Park (national park, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Thoeng?

    139 places on Spotwander: 31 buddhist sites, 34 other attractions, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 temples.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Thoeng?

    Wat Phra Nak Kaeo, about 1 km by road; Wat Ammat (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Thoeng?

    Mai Ya Subdistrict Viewpoint, about 22 km by road; Doi Pha Mon (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Thoeng?

    Nong Song, about 12 km by road; Namtok Huai Tat Thong Forest Park (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thoeng?

    Start in Thoeng, visit Wat Ammat, then Phu Chi Fa National Park, then Mai Ya Subdistrict Viewpoint, then Ang Kep Nam Huai Kang, then Wat Phra Nak Kaeo, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thoeng?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Thoeng

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