One of the major draws in Thailand's northernmost major city is just 24 years old, but Chiang Rai was founded in the 13th century and has plenty of other much older temples and other historic structures, such as 14th-century Wat Klang Wieng and Wat Phra Singh, 10th-century Wat Phra That Doi Chom, Wat Phra Kaew. Read more about it and ten more of the country's top destinations in our recent post here.

(CEphoto, Uwe Aranas)