Chiang Rai Garden Show 2009
January 3, 2010
The annual garden show is held between Christmas and New Year, and attracts huge crowds of visitors from far and wide. Previously, its been located at the Chiang Mai Beach (Pattaya Noi) area but the narrow roads leading in and out created traffic mayhem.
The 2009 Garden Show was at a new venue, downstream of the Kok River bridge (north side) on the back road to the airport – much easier access!
The downside is the location is not as scenic as the previous venue, and there is a comparative lack of big trees providing shade for plants and visitors alike. However, time will take care of that, and future events will be bigger and better a a consequence of the relocation.
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Located 10 kms south of Chiang Rai, Wat Rong Khun - the White Temple, by renowned Thai artist Chalermchai Kositpipat - is a visual symphony in white, a striking architectural masterpiece in a land of beautiful temples! Prints of Chalermchai's paintings are available at a shop within the temple grounds. 
The Karen elephant camp at Baan Ruammit on the bank of the Mae Nam Kok (Kok River) is located 19 kilometres from Chiang Rai. Well worth a visit, its easily reached by either long-tail boat (recommended), car or motorcycle. There are a few souvenir shops, hot coffee, and its a nice trip, however you get there. 
