Golden Triangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the world's 12th-longest river and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km (2,703 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi), discharging 475 km3 (114 cu mi) of water annually. From the Tibetan Plateau the river runs through China's Yunnan Province, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In 1995, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam established the Mekong River Commission to assist in the management and coordinated use of the Mekong's resources. In 1996 China and Myanmar became "dialogue partners" of the MRC and the six countries now work together within a cooperative framework. The extreme seasonal variations in flow and the presence of rapids and waterfalls in the Mekong make navigation difficult. Even so, the river is a major trade route between western China.
At the Golden Triangle in Chiang Saen, Thailand. It's where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar meet. It's a beautiful and relaxed place, with very friendly people.
The Golden Triangle is one of Asia's two main opium-producing areas. It is an area of around 950,000 square kilometres that overlaps the mountains of three countries of Southeast Asia: Myanmar, Laos and Thailand.
A recent picture of Sob Ruak where the two rivers convene at the famous Golden Triangle in northern Thailand.
Laos in the background
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

5 out of 5
229 Moo 1 T Wiang Chiang Saen Chiang Rai
Stay at this luxury resort in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle Viewpoint ...
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Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
Piyaporn Hill Paradise

Piyaporn Hill Paradise

3 out of 5
858 Moo 1, T. Wiangpangkham Mae Sai Chiang Rai
Stay at this hotel in Mae Sai. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Wat Phra That Doi Wao and Doi Wao Market ...
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Piyaporn Hill Paradise
Afterglow hostel

Afterglow hostel

2.5 out of 5
139/5 M.4 Wiang Phang Kham Mae Sai
The price is ₹1,046 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹1,046
₹1,274 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mae Sai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wat Phra That Doi Wao and Wat Phra That Wai Dao are ...
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Marc Hotel Maesai

Marc Hotel Maesai

3.5 out of 5
333/3 Soi Ngamjum 6, Moo 11 Mae Sai Chiang Rai
Stay at this aparthotel in Mae Sai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Wild Boars Academy Team View Point and Wat Phra ...
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Tantawan Tented Camp by Dusit, Chiang Rai

Tantawan Tented Camp by Dusit, Chiang Rai

2 out of 5
614 Moo 10, Pa Teung Subdistrict Mae Chan Chiang Rai
Stay at this campsite in Mae Chan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pa Tueng Onsen Hotsprings and Choui Fong Tea ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. The only camp I have ever stayed in was Africa and it crazy expensive. Here we stayed 3 nights. The tent was super comfortable. The food was delicious and decent selection of Thai and Western. The staff was wonderful…I miss their smiles already.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Tantawan Tented Camp by Dusit, Chiang Rai
Oxy Resort Chiangrai

Oxy Resort Chiangrai

2 out of 5
412 Moo 10 Mae Chan ChiangRai
Stay at this villa in Mae Chan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Choui Fong Tea Plantation and Phrathat Nang Khoi are located ...
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Popular places to visit

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Golden Triangle Park

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Golden Triangle Park, a lovely green space in Sop Ruak. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Golden Triangle Park
Khao Luang cave, Phetchaburi, Thailand

Tham Khao Luang Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tham Khao Luang Cave during your travels in Chiang Saen. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Tham Khao Luang Cave

Golden Triangle Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Sop Ruak with a visit to Golden Triangle Viewpoint. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Golden Triangle Viewpoint

Maesai Customs House

Maesai Customs House is just one of the places to see in Mae Sai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the casinos while you're in the area.

Maesai Customs House

Hall of Opium

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hall of Opium during your trip to Sop Ruak. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Hall of Opium

Mae Sai Temple

After visiting Mae Sai Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mae Sai. Discover the area's entertainment choices and casinos.

Mae Sai Temple

Cities near Golden Triangle

Golden triangle

Sop Ruak

Tachileik from Mae Sai, Thailand

Mae Sai