Things to see and do Thaton

It is possible to visit a number of ethnic villages located in the vicinity. There are also tea crops that will be of interest to amateurs: in particular a Chinese variety called Oolong. Contact the French Alliance of Chiang Rai.

To enjoy a panoramic view of the valley and river, it is interesting to climb the hill that dominates the agglomeration. At the middle of the temples, at the level of the temples, the view already embraces the landscape and it only requires a quarter of an hour of effort. From the foot of the Buddha statue, you can see clearly the last meanders of the river that leads to mountain foothills before conquering in the plain.

From Thaton to Chiang Rai, you can take a motorboat trip down the river. Departure from the Pier at 10:30 a.m. daily. Please enquire the day before, before the boats are full (6 passengers). Passports may be checked by the Tourist Police before departure. Normally, a stop is made at Ruammit, two-thirds of the way along the route. If you're not keen on dugout canoeing, you can take a shared cab to Mae Salong.