Chiang Rai Beyond the White Temple: Slow Travel, Mountains, and Tea-Scented Mornings

Chiang Rai is at its best when you wander past the headline sights and into the highlands. Sip fresh oolong overlooking tea terraces in Mae Salong, then chase misty viewpoints and quiet village roads. It’s cooler, calmer, and full of small moments—sunrise fog, mountain air, and slow café stops with a view. Save this for your next northern Thailand escape.