QuestionChiang Rai
Chiang Rai vs Chiang Mai — which first?
10 days north Thailand. One week only one city?
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Chiang Mai first then Chiang Rai — CM markets cooking classes Doi Suthep base week. Add CR 2–3 nights White Blue Golden Triangle Laos route north. CR alone OK if temples slow pace skip CM crowds. One week pick CM only rushed. CR first works if Laos bound Mekong ferry. Different vibe CM bustle CR sleepy.
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Skipped CM crowds — CR 4 nights perfect not incomplete trip.