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The Place
A Culture rich in architectural design, paintings and pottery, history that reaches back to the 7th century and the people that (to this day carry the grace and charms most closely associated with Thailand) are the inspiration for "The Legend".

The resort is located directly on the Mae Kok River, secluded fom the city, yet within a few driving minutes from the city centre.

The immediate environment is relatively undeveloped providing a tranquil, natural location ideal for a resort & spa. The property gives a panoramic view of the near-by hills and mountains. The riverside across is largely undeveloped and preserved with large rain trees and lush vegetation.

Traditions
The resort's design is not only complimenting the contemporary Thai style buildings but takes the overwhelming lead in the overall looks and feel of the resort. An other important element is lighting which both on interiors and landscape enhances the natural beauty of the development.

Not only the design, but also the service element is unique and unconventional. Emphasis is given to the Spa which becomes a main feature of the resort.

Who
Those with a curious spirit - exploring the northern culture, traditions and history - to experience and feel the weigth of the unique qualities of Northern Thailand at the confluence with Myanmar, Laos, and China.

Guests will be more affluent and experienced travelers demanding and seeking a high level of service and enjoying boutique home comforts.

How
The Legend is the natural base and home refuge from where to explore the Lanna experience at the famous Golden Triangle, and the great outdoors of the north. The Legend is also the home to which you retreat to recover and be indulged and refreshed.

Whether your interest is in traditional pottery or middle age history, a stay at The Legend will place you at the centre of great civilization that will stimulate your interest for as long as time allows.

The Design of Legend Chiang Rai

The resort has been designed to suit and fit this unique environment. Emphasis is given to landscape, which as a combination of small "klongs" and ponds together with the existing and additional trees and plants, is not only complimenting the contemporary Thai style buildings but takes the overwhelming lead in the overall looks and feel of the resort.

An other important element is lighting which both on interiors and landscape enhances the natural beauty of the development.

The main attraction, however, remains the Mae Kok River. Hence, general view and direction of facilities is set towards the river bank to take full advantage of this attraction.

Not only the design, but also the service element is unique and unconventional. Emphasis is given to the Legend Spa which becomes a main feature of the resort. Furthermore, the restaurant is located directly on the river bank of Mae Kok River. Both Western and Thai Food are served.

Additional facilities include small seminar and meeting facilities to cater to corporate needs. IT access as well as the relevant equipment for business needs is provided. Team building as well as business meetings for corporations and organizations can be accommodated in the informal environment of the resort.

A contemporary Lanna design is carried through all outlets combining wood with local bricks and hand-plastered white walls of the Legend Chiag Rai Resort.

Superior Studios (46 Sqm.)

Single or two-story buildings of contemporary Lana style architecture, with two, our or 6 units respectively with partial views of the Kok River or the lush gardens. Each studio has a living area of 52 square meters consisting of an air-conditioned bed-room, open-sala living area and a tropical semi out-door bathroom. The bedrooms are fitted with either king or queen/single beds and a day-bed which converts to an extra bed

Superior Room Facilities

Deluxe Studios (46 Sqm.)

Single storey buildings of contemporary Lanna style architecture, with two studios per units with stunning views of the Kok river.

Each studio has a living area of 52 square metres consisting of an air-conditioned bedroom, open-sala living area and a tropical semi out-door bathroom.

The bedrooms are fitted with either king or twin beds and a daybed which converts into an extra bed.

Superior Room Facilities

Grand Deluxe (52 Sqm.)

Single Storey building of contemporary Lana style architecture, with two studios per unit with partial views of the Kok River or the lush garden.

Superior Room Facilities

Villa With Pool (80 Sqm.)

Superior Room Facilities

"Sala Rim Nam Thai Restaurant"

The River side Terrace

The 80-seated River side Terrace features both Western and Thai cuisine. A welcome change from the local fare served throughout the tours around the North and also an opportunity to savour refined Thai cuisine.

The design and atmosphere is casual yet carries an undisputed Lana elegance. A place where one can enjoy the making of fine food by expert chefs right in front of patrons' eyes. The splendid view of the Kok river is a main highlight of the restaurant. Decoration is discrete and distinctively Lanna with the surrounding nature taken in to account.

The show kitchen is the main attraction of the restaurant. Well trained chefs display their trade in grill cooking.

"Angellini Italian Restaurant"

Savour a taste of The Mediterranean

Intimate 30 seat restaurant serving refined Italian cuisine. Either or the terrace, or in the comfort of the dining room, Angellini offers a refreshing change from standard fare. A small menu inspired by the tastes of the Mediterranean and using only the finest local ingredients, is sure to delight.

"Suan Chainam BBQ Restaurant"

78 seat garden restaurant, located on the Mae Kok River, amidst gardens and tall shade trees, Chai Nam is the perfect place to relax in the evening with live music, barbeque, draft beer and cocktails, you will find yourself coming back again and again.

Experience Ancient Remedies for Total Wellness

Traditional Thai herbal treatments are part of Thai history and at "The Legend" rewritten for the contemporary scene of today. Based on fresh Thai herbs and Thai aroma essential oils which have been used for centuries, our treatments meet the prevailing mood for holistic approach to live. In today's era of "mindfulness", the pursuit of vanity and pampering is happily fused with a desire for inner health. The outdoor environment brings you closer to nature, yet in total comfort to give you an unforgettable experience.

The Lobby

A Culture rich in architectural design, paintings and pottery, history that reaches back to the 7th century and the people that (to this day carry the grace and charms most closely associated with Thailand) are the inspiration for "The Legend".

Lobby and Reception

A contemporary Lanna design is carried through all outlets combining wood with local bricks and hand-plastered white walls.

The Seminar Room

An ideal venue to hold a wedding, family or business function. Furthermore, it is just the right size for a small corporate function or a seminar such as a marketing or budget presentation, team building exercise. State of the art audio visual equipment and internet connection is available.

The Seminar room is prominently located at the river front, towards the borderline of the property. The decor is in line with the overall design concept of the resort. Hand plastered columns and terra cotta tiled flooring will give a distinct Thai look. The river location provides a unique atmosphere, unparalleled in Chiang Rai as of this day.

A wide range of food, including Western and Thai is available to cater to different markets and needs by our guests.

Tours, Trips and Adventure

1. Doi Wawi and Doi Change (Full Day)
To visit Coffee and Tea plantations. Special Arabica coffee and high quality Au-Long tea (Chinese tea) grows at this attitude. (Note: Doi = Mountain)

2. Mountain bike or Motorcycle Tours (Full Day)
Discover the beautiful countryside around Mae Yaew sub-district and visit to the Ruammit Hill Tribe Karen village where inexpensive crafts are sold, and optional elephant rides.

3. Hill Tribe Elephant Village by Long Tail Boat (Full Day)
A 45 minutes long tail boat journey can take you right from the hotel on the Kok River to the Ruammit Karen Elephant Village. There are always lots of elephants to see or ride, so do not miss this trip.

4. One day exiting Trekking Tour
Leave by long tail boat and brows through the Ruammit Karen village, ride by elephant 2 hours through forest to Ban Yafu Lahu village and enjoy picnic lunch box.

After lunch walking through low hills to Huay Mae Sai waterfall and village return by local pick up truck 45 minutes to the Legend.

5. The Gardens and Winter Palace of Doi Tung, Mae Sai & the Golden Triangle
Start with the Princess Mother Winter Palace and Garden, followed by market shopping at the Thai-Burma border town of Mae Sai (visit in Myanmar possible). After lunch, travel to the Golden Triangle, Boat trip on Mae Khong River to 3 borders meeting point stop in Laos Island with Handicraft market. Finally, visit the fascinating Opium Museum, after stop in Chiang Saen, return to Chiang Rai.

6. Doi Mae Salong – Golden Triangle – Chiang Saen (Full Day)
Visit Doi Mae Salong, cross over into Myanmar in Mae Sai Town then visit the Hall of Opium and the Golden Triangle on the Mae Khong River. Finally visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen.

7. Chiang Rai and its immediate surroundings (Half Day)
Visit two of the city’s most famous temples, Wat Prakaew and Wat Rong Khoon. Travel to the Khun Korn waterfalls and enjoy lunch in the national park center. Have a walk through the creek, enjoy the tree filled setting and return to Chiang Rai.

8. Chiang Saen – Golden Triangle – Laos (Full Day)
Visit the ancient city of Chiang Saen, and take a boat trip on the Mae Khong River to Don Sao Island in Laos with Handicraft Market, then to the Golden Triangle, Hall of Opium – Mae Sai market with shopping Burmese and Chinese goods and visit Doi Wao Temple as well as shopping duty fee.

9. Wat Rong Khun Temple (White Temple)
A spectacular new all white temples decorated with glass. Visit a tea plantation at Mae Lao district. (Half Day)

10. Wat Rong Khun – Doi Luang National Park – Pha Yao
Leaving direction from south to the spectacular new all white temple decorated with mirrows glass continue to Doi Luang National park and visit Pukang Waterfall where we will have lunch. After this break we continue to Phayao City and Its Lake and further to Wat Analayo with the great view over the Lake followed by returning to Chiang Rai.

11. A horse trek for beginners, in the mountains outside of Mae Chan (Full Day)
Start with a 1.5 hour training session of horse riding.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the grounds of the ranch.

Mount your horse for a 1 hour ride through rice paddy, secondary jungle and agricultural land, lastly, return along another route to the ranch. Return to Chiang Rai.

12. 3 day trip to Myanmar (Burma)
Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung and Mae Sai same as above. Into Burma to visit the town of Tha Khilek , then drives to Chiang Tung and Muang Lah (1 day drive) on the Myanmar- China Border.

13. Mount Phu Chee Fah
One day trip to visit this spectacular and popular mountain top, with views into Laos and the distant Mae Khong River.

14. Mae Salong, Long Necked Karen, Kok River boat trip and elephant safari (Full Day)
Visit the exotic market and tea plantations Doi Mae Salong. Continue the trip by stopping at the long necked Karen village. After a buffet lunch in a riverside restaurant, the Kok river boat trip is taken for two hours. Finally, take one hour elephant safari through the jungle.

15. Trip and an adventurous bamboo rafting programmed
Depart the Legend and travel up the west bank of the Kok River through several hill tribe villages.

Enjoy a tea stop at the river camp before boarding a customized bamboo raft.

You relax on board taking your picnic lunch and refreshments at your leisure. On arrival at Ruam-mit Karen village, you disembark and will be driven by car back to the Legend.

The Legend Chiang Rai is located directly on the Mae Kok River North of Thailand, secluded from the city, yet within a few driving minutes from the city centre. The immediate environment is relatively undeveloped providing a tranquil, natural location ideal for a river resort & spa. The property gives a panoramic view of the nearby hills and mountains of Chiang Rai. The riverside across is largely undeveloped and preserved with large rain trees and lush vegetation.