GOLDEN TRIANGLE

GOLDEN TRIANGLE



     Is about 9 km. from Chiangsaen, old town to the north along the road parallel to the Mae Khong River. This area is locally called "Sop Ruak" where the Mae Khong meets the Ruak River and also where the borders of three countries, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, meet together, There are remains of many ancient places and structure attesting to the area having been settled by people in the past. In addition, boats can be hired to view scenery around the golden triangle from Sop Ruak along the Mae Khong River to Chiangsaen and Chiangkhong which takes around 40 minutes and 1.30 hours respectively.