Chiang Saen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Chiang Saen

Once one of the major cities of the Lanna kingdom, it was originally called Wiang Hiran Nakhon Ngoen Yang and served as the capital before King Mengrai established Chiang Rai in 1262. The town was captured by the Burmese in the 16th century and sacked by King Rama I in 1803. Left a ghost town for a hundred years, it was repopulated around 1900, but still hasn't really staggered to its feet. Traces of old double city walls and many other antiquities still remain in and outside the town.

Top Attractions in Chiang Saen

Explore the best things to see and do in Chiang Saen:

• ★Chiang Saen Lake
• ★Chiang Saen National Museum
• ★Songkran Festival and Boat Races
• ★Wat Pa Sak
• ★Wat Phra Chao Lan Thong
• ★Wat Phra That Chedi Luang
• ★Wat Phra That Pha Ngao

Where to Stay in Chiang Saen

• 🏨Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
• 🏨Chiang Saen Guesthouse
• 🏨Chiang Saen River Hill Hotel
• 🏨Mekong Sunshine Resort
• 🏨Sa Nae Charn Guesthouse
• 🏨Tankun Hostel

Chiang Saen Travel Guide Sections

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