How to get fromChiang Rai to Chinaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Rai to China by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport
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1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane CEI - HKG
7h 3m
¥1,176–2,799
Local Bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain
22h 59m
¥707–1,513
Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane CNX - CAN
10h 58m
¥842–1,747

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) flights

49Weekly Planes

6h 9mAverage Duration

¥992Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,552.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and China?

Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) every 4 hours.

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Chongqing(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Chongqing is a major city in the People's Republic of China. Chongqing is a connection in the Yangtze River Economic Belt and a base for China's Belt and Road Initiative. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Chongqing

Foreigners' Street(Opens in a new window)

Foreigners' Street or Yangren Jie (sometimes just Foreigner Street; ) was an amusement park and entertainment area in Chongqing, China. It combined various styles of architecture, food, and attractions from around the world. It was northwest of Jiefangbei on the other side of the Yangtze River. As part of an urban development plan and upon expiration of land lease, the Yangren Jie was ordered to close and vacate starting on March 1, 2019. It was planned to be relocated to Fuling district, Chongqing.

Happy Valley Chongqing(Opens in a new window)

Happy Valley Chongqing is a theme park in Yubei District, Chongqing, China. Opened on 8 July 2017, it is the seventh installation of the Happy Valley theme park chain.

Places to stay in Chongqing

Niccolo Chongqing(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Somerset Yangtze River Chongqing(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Glenvie ITC Plaza Chongqing - Former Glenview ITC(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

The Westin Chongqing Liberation Square(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

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