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Education Place
The Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center
The Sirindhorn Chinese Language and Culture Center in Mae Fah Luang University. This was established through the cooperation of Mae Fah Luang University and the People’s Republic of China. The center was built as a memorial to honor Her Royal Highness Princess grandmother’s 100th birthday as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. The center’s design was drawn to adhere as depicted in China. The construction took 7 months to complete at cost approximately 60 million Baht. The architecture replicate the Suzhou Chinese structure, building decorations and the garden ornaments by complying with the design layouts and using authentic materials shipped from China. The roofing tiles, the doors and the marble tiles laid at the entrance are all examples of a few of the materials brought from China.
Opening HoursDaily from 08:00 am. - 18:00 pm.
Admission fee: None
Chiang Saen National Museum
Chiang Saen National Museum showcases the stone inscriptions collected from Phayao and Chiang Saen, sculptures and antiques of Chiang Saeng natives as well as the impressive collection of bronze Buddha images carved in Chiang Saen style. More to that is the Thai Ya, Thai Lu and many hill tribes’ artifacts that range from opium smoking equipment to ornament and musical instrument.
Opening HoursDaily from 09:00 am. - 16:00 pm.
Admission fee: None
Hilltribe Museum and Education Center
Hilltribe Museum and Education Center is located on Thanalai Road. Operated by the Population and Community Development Association - Chiang Rai Branch, the museum provides a slide presentation on ways of living and displays articles, tools, utensils, and tribal attire. It also gathers interesting information on six major hilltribes of Thailand: Akha, Lisu, Karen, Muser, Yao, and Hmong.
Opening HoursDaily from 09:00 am. - 18:00 pm.
Admission fee: 50 Baht (Price are subject to change)
Mae Fah Luang Art & Cultural Park/ Rai Mae Fah Luang
Mae Fah Luang Art & Cultural Park or Rai Mae Fah Luang are important architectural buildings of Chiang Rai Province. Ho Kham is a teak building where ancient wood-carved candle holders are exhibited, and Phra Phrato, an ancient wooden Buddha image of the Lanna period is housed. Ho Kham Noi keeps the so-called Wiang Ta mural paintings from Wat Pa Wiang Ta in Phrae. Many plants found in the park area are of fragrant varieties and rare species. There is also a bronze statue of HRH the Princess Mother sculptured by Khun Misiem Yipinsoi. Furthermore, an open museum is available for a temporary display of artworks and other functions. Initially, the park area was used for Wai Sa Mae Fah Luang, a ceremony to pay homage to HRH the Princess Mother.
Opening HoursDaily from 08:00 am. - 17:30 pm.
Admission fee: 300 baht (Price are subject to change)
The Hall of Opium
The hall of Opium or Golden Triangle Park is 9 km northwest of Chiang Saen. This place exhibits the history of opium in the Golden Triangle, its origin, opium war when people lived on opium planting and smoking, as well as the recovery of the people who lived here. Visitors can learn this history and the problems caused by narcotics through EDUTAINMENT.
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 08:30 am. - 16:00 pm.
Admission fee: Adult 200 Baht, Student 50 Baht, Child (12-18 years old) 50 Baht, and Elderly (60 years old) 50 Baht (Price are subject to change)