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There are 2 ways to get from Chiang Rai to China by plane, bus, or train

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1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane CEI - HKG
6h 49m
¥1,226–3,274
Local Bus, bus, train
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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
¥717–1,523

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

49Weekly Planes

6h 9mAverage Duration

¥1,068Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,552.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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)

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Chongqing Zoo(Opens in a new window)

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Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Opens in a new window)

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Foreigners' Street or Yangren Jie (sometimes just Foreigner Street, in Chinese: 美心洋人街) is an amusement park and entertainment area in Chongqing, China. It combines various styles of architecture, food, and attractions from around the world. It is northwest of Jiefangbei on the other side of the Yangtze River.

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