Place to visit
House of Opium, Thailand: what it is and when to go
House of Opium is a museum in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Chiang Rai province, Thailand · Museums and art
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 212 km as the crow flies
- Price
- 50 TBH
- Website
- houseofopium.co
- Coordinates
- 20.35152, 100.0816
What it is and where
House of Opium is a museum in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 20.35152, 100.0816; the nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 212 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit House of Opium is November to February.
- JanBest time10:54
- FebBest time11:20
- MarPossible11:52
- AprBetter not12:28
- MayPossible12:58
- JunPossible13:14
- JulPossible13:07
- AugPossible12:42
- SepPossible12:07
- OctPossible11:31
- NovBest time11:01
- DecBest time10:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Wat Phra That Doi Pu KhaoBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand99 m
- Golden TriangleOpium-producing region in northeastern Myanmar, northwestern Thailand and northern Laos237 m
- Wat Phra That Chom KittiBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand7.3 km
- Wat Pa SakBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand8.6 km
- Chiang Saen National MuseumMuseum8.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Museums and art
- Bangkok National Museum: museum in Bangkok, Thailand
- Sanctuary of Truth: park in Pattaya, Thailand
- Bang Pa-In Royal Palace: Thai royal palace complex
- National Science Museum: museum in Thailand
- Hellfire Pass: war memorial in Thailand
- Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park: Historical park on a hill in Thailand
Every Thailand place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is House of Opium?
It is a museum in Chiang Rai province, Thailand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit House of Opium?
November to February. In June there are 13 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 46.
How do you get to House of Opium?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 212 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Wat Phra That Doi Pu Khao, Golden Triangle, Wat Phra That Chom Kitti. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
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