It's a 3hr road drive from Chiangmai to Chiangrai including 1hr super bumpy road. It was really bumpy & all the cars were cover with mud. This trip to Chiang rai is all about visiting temples. we visited three temples. First of all, we stop at Wat Rong Khun which they call it white temple. 5years back when my parents visit, they don't collect any entrance fees but now they collect 50bath entrance fee per person.  It's a unique white temple created by an artist. Every scene has its own story and you can also visit his gallery to see paintings. Also, I was shocked when I saw the gold architecture, it was a toilet. Second we visit Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple) nothing much to see here but it was less busy & didn’t cost anything when we visited so that was a bonus. 

Lastly, we visit Wat Huay Pla Kang. We went here at sunset time. This place is definitely stunning! The guan yin is so huge! It is about 90 meters.  An amazing place totally recommended!