Hot springs

Around Chiang Rai, you will find several hot springs where you can relax. They are very popular among Thai people who love to come there with their family on weekends.

And contrary to what you might think, their favorite activity is not necessarily swimming, but cooking eggs in hot water! Small baskets of 3 eggs are sold at all hot springs, if you want to try it.

Here are the most famous hot springs near Chiang Rai:

• The Pha Soet springs, 20 km from Chiang Rai, towards Ban Ruam Mit
• The spring of Ban Huay Zai Kao, in the village of Mae Lao
• Huay Mak Lium spring in Lam Nam Kok National Park
• The one of Wieng Pa Pao, on the road linking Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
• Pong Phrabat Hot Spring, 11 km North of the city.