Golden Triangle Attractions & Landmark
Rare Union Of Three Nations
129 miles from Chiang Mai
In Chiang Rai province
Ban Sop Ruak,
Thailand
+66 53 24 8604
http://www.tourismthailand.org..
In Chiang Rai province
Ban Sop Ruak,
Thailand
+66 53 24 8604http://www.tourismthailand.org..Overview
In truth, the merging point of three nations—Laos, Burma and Thailand—is nothing special, yet it attracts thousands of tourists each day to take pictures beside one of the many signboards that read 'Golden Triangle'. This zone was also once world-famous for its notorious drug trafficking, as there used to be many opium fields around here. However, the local people now sell mostly souvenirs and handicrafts displayed in small shops lined along the main road. The lush green hills and the rivers converging add to the natural charm and beauty of this area.Open Hours
Mo to Su from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AMLong journeyby Yahoo | 2007-05-01 12:36:36 | 
Golden Triangleby Yahoo | 2004-10-22 09:14:02 |
It was a long journey from Chiangmai to Golden Triangle....took us about 4hrs. Once there.....nothing special. But take the boat ride and you will take a short trip to Laos....
From the Golden Triangle, you can take a 2 hour boat ride which includes a short stop at a Laos village. Laos visa is issued on the spot at a cost of Baht 20. The Loatian stop provides a good photo opportunity of a small Laos village.From the Golden Triangle, you should also visit the border with Mynamar, which is the Northernmost point of Thailand. It is a short bus ride from the Golden Triangle. It is a busy border crossing and there are numerous market stalls for one to browse to your heart's delight.
