ไทย
English
Chiang Rai Golden Triangle
http://www.hotsia.com > Chiang Rai > Golden Triangle Get to truly know the Golden Triangle. When people mention the Golden Triangle, the image that comes to mind is the point where the Ruak River from Myanmar flows into the Mekong River. This area is where three countries meet: Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, sharing borders closely with the Mekong River marking the Thailand-Laos border and the Ruak River marking the Thailand-Myanmar border. The picture above will help you understand.
In reality, the term 'Golden Triangle' also refers to a wider area historically known for drug trafficking in the northern region, possibly including Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Myanmar, and Laos, spanning several square kilometers. In the past, drug trade was rampant, even the Night Plaza market in Chiang Mai used to sell opium. However, recently the Golden Triangle has been rebranded mainly as a tourist spot with its main attraction being casinos located in Laos and Myanmar; there are no casinos on the Thai side.
Gamblers must cross over to Myanmar or Laos to play. Near the Golden Triangle, the Chiang Saen area is also a deep-water port and an important trading hub for Thailand, China, Laos, and Myanmar. For an exciting trip with Hotsia.com style, I stayed right at the Golden Triangle and captured nighttime photos to share. Most tourists prefer to visit the Golden Triangle during the winter season and take photos with the sign.
The 'Golden Triangle' sign is installed along the Mekong River bank. Visitors also enjoy boat tours to view the scenic confluence of the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Boat rental costs about 300 - 400 baht (seats 6 people). You can also cruise the Mekong River southward to visit southern China destinations like Xishuangbanna and Kunming. For a panoramic view of the Golden Triangle area around the Ruak confluence and neighboring countries, you need to climb up to Doi Chiang Mieng, located by the Mekong River.
Golden Triangle at night. I happened to stay here overnight. Comparing the size of the vehicles and people, the White Jade Buddha of the Four Continents, the Golden Triangle at night, the Nine Million Buddha World, the trip Mr.Hotsia took to Chiang Khong - Chiang Saen, Ban Nom Hin, Ban Don Maha Wan, the 4th Mekong River Bridge, Art Children’s Monastery in Chiang Saen, Wat Phra That Chedi Luang, Chiang Saen Night Market, Chiang Saen Riverside Market, restoration of the ancient city gate of Chiang Saen, Golden Triangle at night.
