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Golden Triangle Chiang Rai
Golden Triangle
The wonder of Golden Triangle is the visit to 3 countries; Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, in one place. It is 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen along the Mekong riverside road. Sop Ruak is the place where Mekong River, the border between Thailand and Laos, meets Ruak River, the border between Thailand and Myanmar. In the past, Golden Triangle was the world’s large source of drug trafficking owing to its privileged location attached to many countries. However, it is currently taken good care of and becomes a popular tourist attraction.
From the viewpoint, the tourists will find the land that connects the three countries, surrounded by long and calm waterway. There is boat rental service at Sop Ruak so that the tourists can admire the view at Golden Triangle. The trip takes only 20 minutes. Besides, the tourists can rent the boat from Sop Ruak to Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong for 40 minutes and 1 hour and a half, respectively. There is also a beautiful spot for the tourists to take photo with its spectacular background. Another interesting activity is to pay respect to Phra Chiang Saen Si Phaendin or Phra Buddha Nawa Lan Tue, which appears sitting outdoors on a large boat called Rua Kaew Kusoltham. It is a magnificent bronze Buddha image and is even more outstanding when it is under sunlight. In addition, there are a number of souvenir shops for tourists to go shopping.
Direction: It is very convenient coming to Golden Triangle by car via highway no. 10. After passing Mae Chan sub-district, turn right to highway no. 1016 (Mae Chan- Chiang Rai) and continue for 29 kilometers. Before reaching the old walls of Chiang Saen, the tourists can either turn left at bypass intersection and follow the guideposts to Golden Triangle, or go straight passing Chiang Saen district, turn left to Mekong riverside road, and continue for 12 kilometers. In the case of not taking car, the tourists can take the Chiang Rai- Chiang Saen green bus from Chiang Mai transport station. After that, take Chiang Rai- Sop Ruak minibus at Chiang Saen market
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Attractions&Hotels near Golden Triangle
Hotels near Golden Triangle
Buakum Resort Riverside Check the Room/Price/Book0.13 km | Map | Direction
Baan Thai Resort Golden Triangle Check the Room/Price/Book0.24 km | Map | Direction
Ban Rin Kam Resort Check the Room/Price/Book0.24 km | Map | Direction
Serene at Chiang Rai Hotel Check the Room/Price/Book0.45 km | Map | Direction
Khumsuk Resort Check the Room/Price/Book0.56 km | Map | Direction
Pimphat Resort Check the Room/Price/Book0.58 km | Map | Direction
Buakum Resort Check the Room/Price/Book0.82 km | Map | Direction
Imperial Golden Triangle Resort Check the Room/Price/Book0.85 km | Map | Direction
Golden Iyara Resort2.07 km | Map | Direction
The Farmhouse (Accommodation&Fishing) Check the Room/Price/Book2.65 km | Map | Direction
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Check the Room/Price/Book3.09 km | Map | Direction
Greater Mekong Lodge Check the Room/Price/Book3.15 km | Map | Direction
The Loft Chiangsaen. Check the Room/Price/Book4.15 km | Map | Direction
De River Boutique Resort Check the Room/Price/Book4.27 km | Map | Direction
World House Family Check the Room/Price/Book4.59 km | Map | Direction
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle Check the Room/Price/Book4.62 km | Map | Direction
Lemon House Check the Room/Price/Book4.91 km | Map | Direction
The Loft Chiangsaen 5 Bedrooms for 10 Persons Check the Room/Price/Book6.85 km | Map | Direction
Sabai Hotel at Chiang Saen. Check the Room/Price/Book10.78 km | Map | Direction
A Hotel Homey Check the Room/Price/Book11.10 km | Map | Direction
Gin's Maekhong View Resort and Spa Check the Room/Price/Book11.70 km | Map | Direction
Gin's Mekong Cruises - Golden Triangle to Luang Prabang Check the Room/Price/Book11.83 km | Map | Direction
Chiangsan Goldenland Resort Check the Room/Price/Book12.01 km | Map | Direction
Golden Nakara Place Check the Room/Price/Book12.20 km | Map | Direction
Pak Ping Rim Khong Bed and Breakfast Check the Room/Price/Book12.33 km | Map | Direction
Attractions near Golden Triangle
Wat Phra That Phu Khao0.33 km | Map | Direction
Hall of Opium, Golden Triangle Park2.97 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Chom Kitti11.64 km | Map | Direction
Wat Sangkha Kaew Donthan12.96 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phrachao Lan Thong13.55 km | Map | Direction
Wat Pa Sak13.71 km | Map | Direction
Chiang Saen National Museum13.80 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Chedi Luang13.83 km | Map | Direction
Chiang Saen Lake17.07 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Pha Ngao19.56 km | Map | Direction
Chiang Saen District23.03 km | Map | Direction
Ban Pang Ha24.50 km | Map | Direction
Mae Sai District26.80 km | Map | Direction
Ban Hat Bai, Thai Lue Fabric28.94 km | Map | Direction
Tham Pum, Tham Pla, Tham Saohin Phayanak36.89 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Doi Wao38.11 km | Map | Direction
Tham Pha Chom38.76 km | Map | Direction
Doi Pha Mee39.93 km | Map | Direction
Phra Prateep Goldland Museum40.05 km | Map | Direction
Wat Phra That Doi Tung43.40 km | Map | Direction
Doi Chang Mup Stupa45.35 km | Map | Direction
Tree Top Walk, Mae Fa Luang Garden47.04 km | Map | Direction
Mae Fa Luang Garden47.15 km | Map | Direction
Doi Tung Palace - (Doi Tung Royal Villa)47.29 km | Map | Direction
Wat Tham Pa Archa Thong51.35 km | Map | Direction
*note the distance is just a straight line not an accurate transition on the road
