A visit to the legendary Golden Triangle

Colourful hill tribes, winding, mountainous roads through jungles and valleys, this is the point where Thailand meets Burma and Laos and forms the legendary “Golden Triangle”. Located 9 km to the north of Chiang Saen and 129 miles from Chiang Mai, the sight is stunning to behold. What’s more, you can even stand at the very point where the Rauk River from Burma flows into the Mekong.

The most beautiful and amazing view of the Golden Triangle can be seen from a small hill where visitors can go up to that point by car. Park the car and simply get enchanted by the sheer beauty of the place. The area is full of beautiful natural scenery and ancient temples, so it isn’t like it’s not worth a visit. In fact it’s quite liked by visitors who do not want to hit the beaches and malls.

The typical sights on a Golden Triangle tour are the town of Mai Sai where you can even cross into Burma for some shopping, the ancient city of Chiang Saen and finally the small village of Sop Ruak. Accommodations are available for tourists who want to stay over night and boats can also be rented for trips along the Khong River.