THAILAND – Chiang Rai – Colors of Art

This full day activity gives guests the chance to visit must-see Wat Rong Khun, the impressive and famous white temple with its captivating murals created by the now internationally renowned artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Honeymoon

Country - City

Thailand - Chiang Rai

Market segment

Groups, Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$

Max pax

38

Seasonality

All Year Round

Arrival city

Chiang Rai

Departure city

Chiang Rai

Description

This full day activity gives travelers the chance to visit must-see Wat Rong Khun, the impressive and famous white temple with its captivating murals created by the now internationally renowned artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat. The next stop is the small temple Wat Rong Suea Ten, also known as the Blue Temple, created by one of Chalermchai’s students. After leaving the temples behind, it’s the perfect time to have lunch at the restaurant of Art Bridge Chiang Rai, a local art gallery where the works of local artists are on display. In the afternoon, the art tour continues with a stop near the Black House, another religious-inspired building complex. And before finishing the day, guests pay a visit to Doi Din Daeng Pottery for a quiet workshop set in green surroundings to meet artists at work, or to enjoy a drink in the relaxed surroundings.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

  • Chiang Rai – Evening highlights of Chiang Rai by tuk tuk

Selling points

  • Easia Signature
  • A full day activity to see many different sites in the vicinity of Chiang Rai City
  • A visit inspired by art
  • Impressive pieces of art that have their own charming or quirky styles
  • To visit famous sites like the White Temple and Black House, but also less famous places like the Blue Temple, Art Bridge and Doi Din Daeng Pottery

Level Of The Excursion

Low - This activity impacts local community, culture and/or environment in a small but meaningful way

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Cultural Conservation

Empowerment and education

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Community benefits

Additional Information

Positive impact

While this is a fairly classic way of sightseeing, the focus is on highlighting and supporting local artistic talent which benefits individuals and communities directly and indirectly.

Negative impact

There is some negative environmental impact as the excursion is done in conventional transportation causing Co2 emissions.

Time And Transportation

  • All the sites are within a 15-kilometer radius of Chiang Rai City Center

Duration

  • Full day, approximately 08:30 – 16:30

Min pax

1

Max pax

38

How to sell it

  • Suitable for all clients
  • A product for thematic ‘Art and Culture’ – interest in art and/or religion
  • A good alternative to “regular” temple visits
  • Combination of the White Temple with other interesting sites
  • A visit in Chiang Rai with an art touch

Why this activity

  • The activity offers a thematic view on classic sightseeing, suitable for everyone but especially people interested in art and/or religion

Good to combine with

  • Evening highlights of Chiang Rai by tuk tuk

Do not combine with

  • Any other half-day or full day of activities in Chiang Rai

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Competitor comparison

  • Some competitors offer similar packages, however, most don’t include a visit to Doi Din Daeng Pottery

Pros

  • Accessible by road and to the public

Cons

  • Some visits are well-known and touristy (mainly the White Temple and Black House)
  • Full day, so only suitable for people who spend more than 1 night in Chiang Rai

Alerts

  • Doi Din Daeng Pottery closes quite early at 16:00. Closed on Sundays
  • Art Bridge opens quite late at 10:00. Open every day

Important information

  • As some of the visits are religious sites, proper attire is required: shoulders and knees should be covered
  • Doi Din Daeng Pottery has no parking space on the spot for a coach bus

Price range

$

Quotation guideline

ERP – Activity – Easia Signature – The Colors of Art

Inclusion

  • Entrance fees to all sites
  • Lunch at Art Bridge
  • Coffee/tea at Doi Din Daeng Pottery

Exclusion

  • Transportation
  • Easia Travel guide
  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses & souvenirs

Remark

Proposed itinerary:

  • 08:30: Leave from (city) hotel to visit Wat Rong Khun
  • 09:00 -10.30: Wat Rong Khun Visit
  • 10:30:Leave towards Wat Rong Suea Ten
  • 11:00 -11.30: Wat Rong Suea Ten
  • 11:30:Leave towards ArtBridge
  • 12:00-13.30: Visit Artbridge gallery and lunch
  • 13:30: Leave towards the Black House
  • 14:45 -15.00: Visit the Black House
  • 15:00: Leave towards Doi Din Daeng Pottery
  • 15:00 -16.00: Visit Doi Din Daeng Pottery

Important notes

  • Doi Din Daeng Pottery is closed on Sunday, please always check the date in the itinerary

Special Guide notes

  • This tour is focused on art and religion, it is important to “link” the different sites together in this context
  • The restaurant at Art Bridge does not have set menu available. For small groups ordering on the spot is possible, for bigger groups call ahead to discuss the menu and dishes.
  • Doi Din Daeng Pottery closes quite early, keep this in mind for the timing

Different Choice

  • All sites are unique, no alternative choices available

Contact

  • Art Bridge: 053 166 623, 088-418 5431
  • Doi Din Daeng Pottery: 053 705 291

Special Information

  • All sites are accessible by wheelchair, except for Doi Din Daeng Pottery. However, access into the actual buildings of the temples may be difficult.

Internal Product Annoucement

THAILAND – NEW PRODUCT – ANNOUNCEMENT] Chiang Rai – Colors of Art
  • A good alternative to “regular” temple visits
  • Combination of the white temple with other interesting and lesser known sights
  • Suitable for all clients, but especially for people who love art and culture

English

Colors of Arts

You will start the day with a visit to Wat Rong Khun, the famous White Temple created by the now internationally renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. It is a must-see attraction when in Chiang Rai and besides the impressive temple itself, featuring captivating murals, there is also a gallery with Chalermchai’s paintings on display. The next stop is the small temple Wat Rong Suea Ten, also known as the Blue Temple. The design was created by one of Chalermchai’s students and you will definitely see the influence in the design. Lunch break will be at the restaurant of Art Bridge Chiang Rai, a local art gallery where the works of some local artists are on display. In the afternoon you will visit the Black House, another religious-inspired building complex, created by one of Chiang Rai’s famous artists. Before heading back to the hotel, you will visit Doi Din Daeng Pottery, a quiet workshop set in green surroundings where you can see artists at work and enjoy a drink in the relaxed surroundings.

Meals included: lunch

French

L’art en couleurs

Pour commencer la journée vous visiterez Wat Rong Khun le célèbre Temple Blanc conçu par Chalermchai Kositpipat. Ce monument est un incontournable pour tous les visiteurs de Chiang Rai car en plus de son architecture impressionnante on trouve à l’intérieur des peintures murales captivantes et une galerie remplie de peintures de Chalermchai. Vous visiterez ensuite le Temple Bleu ou Wat Rong Suea Ten, conçu par un élève de Chalermchai dont vous sentirez l’influence. Vous déjeunerez ensuite dans le restaurant de la galerie d’art ArtBridge Chiang Rai qui expose les œuvres d’artistes locaux. Dans l’après-midi vous découvrirez la Maison Noire, un autre bâtiment à l’architecture inspirée par les temples, créée par un autre artiste célèbre à Chiang Rai. Avant de rentrer à votre hôtel, vous passerez par l’atelier de poterie Doi Din Daeng, un endroit paisible entouré de verdure où vous verrez les artistes à l’œuvre et où vous pourrez savourer une boisson en profitant de cette atmosphère reposante.

Repas inclus: Déjeuner

Spanish

Colores del arte

Comenzará el día con una visita a Wat Rong Khun, el famoso Templo Blanco creado por el artista Chalermchai Kositpipat, reconocido internacionalmente a día de hoy. Es una atracción de obligada visita cuando se está en Chiang Rai, y además del propio templo en si mismo, caracterizado por sus cautivadores murales, también hay una galería en la que se exponen las obras de Chalermchai. La siguiente parada es el pequeño templo de Wat Rong Suea Ten, también conocido como el Templo Azul. El diseño fue creado por uno de los estudiantes de Chalermchai, y podrá ser testigo de su influencia en el diseño. La pausa para el almuerzo será en el restaurante del ArtBridge Chiang Rai, una galería de arte local donde se exhiben algunas obras de los artistas locales. Hoy visitará la Casa Negra, un complejo de edificios de inspiración religiosa creado por uno de los famosos artistas de Chiang Rai. Antes de regresar al hotel, visitará la alfarería de Doi Din, un tranquilo taller asentado en un verde entorno donde podrá ver a los artistas trabajando y disfrutará de una bebida en los relajados alrededores.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo

Italian

I colori dell’arte

Inizierete la giornata con una visita a Wat Rong Khun, il famoso Tempio Bianco creato dall’artista di fama internazionale Chalermchai Kositpipat. È un’attrazione da non perdere a Chiang Rai e, oltre all’imponente tempio stesso, con affascinanti murales, c’è anche una galleria con i dipinti dello stesso artista. La seguente tappa è il piccolo tempio Wat Rong Suea Ten, noto anche come il Tempio Blu. Il progetto è stato creato da uno degli studenti di Chalermchai e sicuramente vedrete la sua influenza nel design. La pausa pranzo sarà al ristorante di ‘ArtBridge Chiang Rai’, una galleria d’arte locale in cui sono esposte le opere di alcuni artisti locali. Nel pomeriggio visiterete la ‘Black House’, un altro complesso di edifici di ispirazione religiosa, creato da uno dei famosi artisti di Chiang Rai. Prima di tornare in hotel, visiterete le ceramiche Doi Din Daeng, in un tranquillo laboratorio immerso nel verde dove potrete vedere gli artisti al lavoro e godervi un drink in un ambiente rilassante.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo

German

Die Farben der Kunst

Sie beginnen den Tag mit dem Besuch von Wat Rong Khun, den berühmten Weißen Tempel, kreiert vom nun international bekannten Künstler Chalermchai Kositpipat. Es handelt sich um eine Attraktion in Chiang Rai, die Sie gesehen haben müssen; neben dem beeindruckenden Tempel selbst gibt es dort fesselnde Wandmalereien sowie eine Galerie, in der Gemälde von Chalermchai ausgestellt werden. Als nächstes halten Sie am kleinen Tempel Wat Rong Suea Ten, auch bekannt als der Blaue Tempel. Das Design des Tempels wurde von einem Schüler Chalermchais entworfen und Sie werden auf jeden Fall die Einflüsse Chalermchais sehen können. Eine Mittagspause legen Sie im Restaurant ArtBridge Chiang Rai ein, eine Kunsthalle, in der die Arbeiten einiger lokaler Künstler ausgestellt sind. Am Nachmittag werden Sie das Schwarze Haus besuchen, ein weiterer religiös inspirierter Gebäudekomplex, entworfen von einem der berühmtesten Künstler Chiang Rais. Bevor es zurück zum Hotel geht, werden Sie die Doi-Din-Daeng-Töpferei besuchen, eine ruhige Werkstatt mitten im Grünen. Dort können Sie Künstler bei der Arbeit sehen und ein Getränk in entspannter Umgebung genießen.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen