A bronze statue of King Mengrai — the founder of Chiang Rai city in 1262 AD and the entire Lanna Kingdom. The central landmark Thais use to orient themselves in the city.
Local tip: A quick stop while you're already in the city center. Understanding who Mengrai was makes the whole region's history make more sense.
ⓘ Researched online, not re-verified on the ground since 2026-08-09 — please double-check locally.
Most places on this list sit outside the city and have no return Grab, so plan the ride before you go — see how to get around Chiang Rai for what each option costs. If you would rather not work out the logistics, a local operator runs a shared day tour that links the main sights with hotel pickup: how a full day in Chiang Rai usually runs.