Give yourself a moment to step away from the rush of everyday life, and journey with us… to discover the stories of Chiang Rai, told through art filled with life and meaning.

Amid the gentle calm of Chiang Rai—a small city alive with the breath of artists, creative minds, and a culture deeply rooted in a long and rich heritage—a new chapter of the art city is unfolding through the tourism route ‘Chiang Rai Life Artist Studio for Tourism.’ This journey is designed to present Chiang Rai in a dimension deeper than simply visiting—it is about connecting with and truly knowing the city through the heart.

Route 1: The Route of Contemporary Artistic Spirit

Art of Contemporary Spirits

This is a journey that allows you to experience Chiang Rai in its most beautiful dimension. Every step along this route brings you closer to the heart of the city—through artworks rich with stories, through the hands of artists who love their hometown, and through creative spaces waiting to be discovered. This is not merely a route for viewing art; it is a journey that invites you to feel the very spirit of Chiang Rai as an art city, in its truest and deepest sense.

Five Contemporary Art Landmarks Revealing Chiang Rai from Within

This route brings together five significant art destinations that collectively tell the story of Chiang Rai’s art scene in its most complete form—from nationally recognized institutions to warm, approachable artist homes.

1. Chiang Rai Contemporary Art Museum (CCAM)
   The heart of contemporary art in Chiang Rai, founded by Master Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat with the vision of elevating the province to an international art city. Visitors will encounter masterworks, rotating exhibitions, and a wide range of artistic disciplines including painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
2. Dassada Studio
   An art home and café showcasing the works of two Chiang Rai artists—Puttharaksa Dassada (Botanical Art) and Eakapong Jaiboon (Abstract Art). With its warm and inspiring atmosphere, this space is ideal for visitors seeking an intimate and personal encounter with contemporary art.
3. ERROR SMITH — Art & Industrial Style
   A café and art space in an industrial loft style, bold, raw, and modern. Featuring rotating exhibitions by Chiang Rai artists and independent creators, it is a perfect destination for those who appreciate experimental design, contemporary expression, and distinctive creative content.
4. Doi Din Daeng — The Ceramic Kingdom
   The ceramic world of Somluk Pantiboon, where traditional craftsmanship merges with contemporary thinking. Visitors can explore kilns, workshops, studios, and exquisitely crafted works—an immersive space that truly embodies the meaning of “art born from the earth.”
5. Artist Alley Soi 8 — Chiang Rai Artists’ Village
   A vibrant artistic neighborhood filled with diverse studio homes, from ceramics and contemporary painting to realistic art. Visitors can meet artists in person, engage in conversation, exchange ideas, and experience a creative atmosphere that is simple, sincere, and profoundly meaningful.

This route is an invitation to slow down, to listen, and to feel. It is a journey where art becomes a bridge—connecting people, place, and spirit— and where Chiang Rai reveals itself in the most heartfelt way.