Thailand’s northernmost province, Chiang Rai, is a wild, mountainous region of jungles and rivers home to many different tribes of indigenous peoples. Bordering Myanmar in the north, Laos in the East and the Chiang Mai province in the west, the province is part of the area known as the Golden Triangle, making it an ideal base from which to travel to the surrounding countries. Chiang Rai’s diverse traditional villages are the main drawcard; however, nature lovers and history enthusiasts also find a wealth of attractions to explore. Visitors can meander through the exquisitely landscaped garden at the Doi Tung Royal Villa, once the 'summer' home of the late Princess Mother, and see a prolific number of temples more than 1000 years’ old. Tea lovers will enjoy visits to the many plantations and excellent tea tastings.