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Chiang Rai can spread quite a platter before its guests, who are guaranteed to leave satisfied

 

Chiang Rai is the northern most province in Thailand and a famous tourist spot for its natural wonders and the remnants of an ancient civilization. Situated at a height of about 2000mts above sea level, Chiang Rai is one of the best places to visit in Thailand for nature enthusiasts and eco-tourists. The hilly region is also popularly called the ‘Golden Triangle’ as it sits in the border regions of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. It is a great place to experience the colorful and serene part of the Thai culture. Visitors staying at a great Chiang Rai hotel can view Nature parks and cultural centers, indulge in activities like trekking, mountain biking or experiencing vibrant nightlife, while holidaying can work up quite an appetite. Chiang Rai offers a scrumptious spread of some of the most original Thai cuisine, to pamper your taste buds.

The Northern plains of Thailand where it is located has a great climate that favors the cultivation of fresh vegetables, fruits, roots and shoots. These form an integral part of Chiang Rai’s cuisine which is defined by health as well as taste. The food in Chiang Rai has the heavy Thai flavor with a generous use of lemon grass and wheat grass. The staple food here is glutinous rice which is basically sticky rice, rolled into balls, served in bamboo bowls. This custom of eating food out of bamboo bowls using hands is called “khan toke”.

Take off on a Tasteful Travel

Signature dishes include numerous curries based on pork, jackfruit and papaya and are known to be spicy. These curries are usually seasoned with chilies, turmeric and tamarind. There is also a wide variety of Noodle based dishes available. Chiang Rai can spread quite a platter before its guests, who are guaranteed to leave satisfied.

Apart from traditional Thai cuisine, there are dishes here influenced by neighboring places like Burma and also from popular global cuisines like Continental, Italian, Chinese and Indian. It is most famous for its gourmet delicacies but its street food especially the dumplings are also extremely popular. There is much for both vegetarians and non vegetarians to sample. Some of the most popular dishes are khan khanoon, sai ooa, kua soi and the pork dumplings especially, are a must have. Between sampling dishes and relaxing at in this place, visitors can explore the villages dotting the hillside and a day’s trek will get one from one village to another, offering breathtaking vistas enroute. The hillsides teem with endangered flora and fauna, many of which are indigenous. The area is also famous for Pu Kaeng, the perennial waterfalls which flow over nine leaps and is a sight to behold.

Chiang Rai hotels are fine establishments with great restaurants. You can be assured of a comfortable stay and great food round the clock. Hawker stalls are also available for the economic traveler. The food is inexpensive but just as great. The hospitality industry in Chiang Rai will bring to you the most exemplary picture of Thailand you can experience, along with a splendid taste of its fine cuisine, seasoned with the most aromatic spices. It is an experience worth every minute, every bite that visitors from a Chiang hotel are sure to relish!

 

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