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Clock tower in Chiang Rai, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Clock tower in Chiang Rai is a visitor attraction (หอนาฬิกา) in Thailand (Chiang Rai). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. 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
- Activity · History, Architecture
- Local name
- หอนาฬิกา
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- CNX Chiang Mai, 156 km as the crow flies
- Website
- youtu.be
- Coordinates
- 19.90716, 99.83099
What it is and where
Clock tower in Chiang Rai is a visitor attraction (หอนาฬิกา) in Thailand (Chiang Rai).
It is in Chiang Rai, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 706 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 19.90716, 99.83099; the nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX, Chiang Mai), 156 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History and Architecture 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 Clock tower in Chiang Rai is November to February.
- JanBest time10:55
- FebBest time11:21
- MarPossible11:52
- AprBetter not12:28
- MayPossible12:57
- JunPossible13:12
- JulPossible13:06
- AugPossible12:41
- SepPossible12:06
- OctPossible11:32
- NovBest time11:02
- DecBest time10:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | November to February | March and May to October |
| Architecture | November to February | March and May to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Clock tower in Chiang Rai has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Darunaman MosqueMosque in Chiang Rai province, Thailand197 m
- Wat Phra Sing, Chiang RaiBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand488 m
- Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang RaiBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand651 m
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom ThongBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai province, Thailand1.3 km
- Wat Rong Suea TenBuddhist temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand2.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: History
- Grand Palace: official residence of the King of Thailand since 1782
- Wat Phra Kaew: Royal temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand
- Ban Chiang: archaeological site in north-east Thailand
- Khao Yai National Park: nature reserve in Thailand
- Thung Yai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary: protected area
- Wat Benchamabophit: Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
Every Thailand place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clock tower in Chiang Rai?
It is a visitor attraction (หอนาฬิกา in the local language) in Thailand.
When is the best time to visit Clock tower in Chiang Rai?
November to February. In June there are 13 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 48.
How do you get to Clock tower in Chiang Rai?
The nearest main airport is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 156 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 Darunaman Mosque, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
- Chiang Rai19 places to see in and around Chiang Rai, Thailand: Darunaman Mosque, Wat Phra Kaew, Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Sing, Chiang Rai. Best time: November to February.
- History91 places for history in Thailand, from Grand Palace to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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