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Let's explore what to see around Baan Mai Kradan Hostel by walking distance! CITY MAP is also below that you can easily find How to Go!
Name: Baan Singhaklai (S1)
Category: Art Gallery with Coffee Shop, Bakery & Food
Place: Baan Singhaklai (Mod Chana Phai Foundation) @Singha Kli Road, Wiang, Chiang Rai
Distance: Turn RIGHT from Baan Mai Kradan Hostel around 150 meters.
About: Singhaklai House is located at No. 628, Singhaklai Road, near the intersection of the entrance to Koh Loy Road. In the area of Chiang Rai city. It is a 103-year-old building, known as the OMF Missionary House, designed by Dr. William A. Briggs. Currently, it has been restored as the "Ant Chanaphai" Foundation's office to be a learning source in architecture and the story of the disaster as well as being a connection point to art stories for those who are interested with an exhibition of art in the collection which includes works by national artists famous thai artist and works that tell the beauty of Chiang Rai.
In front of the building there is a yellow shop "Mod Nom Sod". The ground floor is a coffee shop called "Baan Mod Cafe". The second floor is opened as an art gallery that opens for visitors from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed on Wednesdays). The structure of the building is a 3-storey colonial-style brick and mortar building. The front of the building is arched with bricks, with hallways connected throughout. The highlight of the Chiang Rai City Hall building is the wall bearing structure. It can be seen from the construction of the wall, which is up to 50 centimeters thick, without the use of reinforced concrete columns and beams. Like the construction of a sanctuary in the past, the foundation uses logs as a base to support the weight of the building by making a raft, while the beam structure, the floor is all golden teak. Panya-shaped roof covered with cement tiles.
Name: Free City Tour by Tram and Sky Walk Doi Saken by Coach (S2)
Category: City Sightseeing by Tram Ride & Electric Coach (Free)
Place: Tram & Coach Station is at Agricultural Market Chiang Rai
Distance: Turn LEFT from Baan Mai Kradan Hostel, then walk straight to the 3rd intersection and turn right to "Agricultural Market Chiang Rai" 650 meters.
About: "Free City Tour by Tram" for visiting 9 Main Places in Chiang Rai's Downtown" and "Sky Walk Doi Saken" is a campaign to promote city tourism and offer the tour daily around in Chiang Rai City (9:30 / 13:30). Get there 30 mins in advance to reserve at Tourist Information Centre (Agricultural Market Chiang Rai) Just 10 minutes walk (650m) from OUR HOSTEL! Trams leave every day from 5 persons or more only.
Name: King Mengrai The Great Monument (S3)
Category: Landmarks and Memorials (Free)
Place: Between Uttarakit and Singhaklia Road
Distance: Turn LEFT from Baan Mai Kradan Hostel around 200 meters.
About: Located at the Pho Khun Fiveway Intersection. Phaya Mengrai was the 25th king of the Lua Changkharat Dynasty, the son of Phaya Lao Meng and Phra Nang Thep Kham Khaeng, or Phra Nang Uaming Chom Mueang, who was born in 1239 and died in Chiang Mai in 1311. He built the city of Chiang Rai on Doi Thong from the original foundation that used to be a city in 1262, and ruled the country as a prosperous Lanna Thai kingdom.
Name: Saturday Walking Street (S4)
Category: Walking Street & Shopping (Local Products)
Place: Thanalai Road
Distance: Turn LEFT from Baan Mai Kradan Hostel around 150 meters.
About: Gard Jiang Hai (Walking Street starting from Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the area of Thanalai Road. from the Tobacco Office intersection to the Government Savings Bank intersection, a distance of 1500 meters, in the heart of Chiang Rai and extended further distances until it is a large shopping center shoppers gathering point during the night Starting from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (every Saturday only).
Name: Old Provincial Hall of Chiang Rai (S5)
Category: Landmarks and Memorials (Free)
Place: Singhaklia Road
Distance: Turn RIGHT from Baan Mai Kradan Hostel around 500 meters.
About: Chiang Rai City Hall is an architecture that is over 116 years old. Construction began and opened for business in 1900. Designed and constructed by Dr. William A. Briggs, an American physician. on behalf of the missionaries American Presbyterian Mission of New York, USA. The structure of the building is a 3-storey colonial-style brick and mortar building. The front of the building is arched with bricks, with hallways connected throughout. The highlight of the Chiang Rai City Hall building is the wall bearing structure. It can be seen from the construction of the wall, which is up to 50 centimeters thick, without the use of reinforced concrete columns and beams. Like the construction of a sanctuary in the past, the foundation uses logs as a foundation to support the building by making a raft. As for the beam structure, the floor is all golden teak. Panya-shaped roof covered with cement tiles General components of the building Windows, doors, 2 floors, the outermost is a type of wooden shutter that can be opened. Inside is a sliding glass window. Double doors made of teak wood All rooms have skylights above the frosted glass doors. has been registered as an ancient monument of the Fine Arts Department since August 16, 1977
Name: Rim Kok Park (S6)
Category: Public park, exercise area, cycling
Place: Phaholyothin Road
Distance: Turn RIGHT from Baan Mai Kradan Hostel, Exit Phaholyothin Road 4 KM. (Direct route to Mae Sai).
About: Public Park for jogging and cycling track fresh air Located in the city of Chiang Rai, along the Kok River, a distance of 4 km.