The meeting point of Myanmar, Thailand and Laos is known as the Golden Triangle. The area is full of fascinating attractions that any traveller would love to explore.
Golden Triangle viewpoint
The Golden Triangle can be observed from various different viewpoints. However, if you ask any seasoned traveller, they will tell you that the best viewpoint is at Soup Ruak, located to the northwest from Chiang Saen.
Hall of Opium Museum
The Hall of Opium Museum is just as impressive as it sounds for it is a building that is dedicated to the infamous history of the Golden Triangle’s previous role in world opium trade. Those who are visiting this part of the country can base themselves in Chiang Rai hotels which offer Golden Triangle tours such as Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.
Chiang Saen National Museum
The Chiang Saen National Museum is truly an impressive attraction that features an interesting selection of artefacts’ which were discovered in and around the area. Some of these artefacts’ date all the way back to the time of the earliest settlers who arrived in the region.
Long Tail Boat Rides
The Golden Triangle is adorned with 2 beautiful rivers that are ideal for long and calm boat rides. From the onset typical long tail boat rides are tranquillity wrapped in a bow. The backdrop is picture perfect and showcases the Golden Triangle in all of its natural glory.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media.
