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Golden triangle
Golden triangle
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.
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
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle Viewpoint ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
The staff and stay was fantastic! The elephants seemed a bit bored and it felt like they needed more time spent or less…I’m not sure. For the price the stay and space was exquisite. I’m not sure what to feel about the elephants and the treatment of them.

Reviewed on 2025/1/28

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
View khong Hotel

View khong Hotel

3 out of 5
304 Chiang Saen Chiang Rai
The price is NT$762 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$762
NT$846 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Golden Triangle Park and Golden Triangle Viewpoint ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Overall very good experience. A few things to be aware though... Staff don't speak much English, so get a translator app on your phone (e.g. Google Translator with offline Thai language pack) before you travel. Restaurant closes at 9PM, but there is a great place called Come Moon with live music. ...

Reviewed on 2025/11/19

View khong Hotel
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

5 out of 5
499 Moo 1 Tumbol Wieng Chiang Saen Chiang Rai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle Viewpoint ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Outstanding hotel. Wonderful service, unique experience, gourmet food, personal touches everywhere. A must visit resort

Reviewed on 2024/12/24

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tantawan Tented Camp Chiang Rai

Tantawan Tented Camp Chiang Rai

1 out of 5
614 Moo 10, Pa Teung Subdistrict Mae Chan Chiang Rai
Stay at this campground in Mae Chan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pa Tueng Onsen Hotsprings and Choui Fong Tea ...
Tantawan Tented Camp 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 WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Choui Fong Tea Plantation and Phrathat Nang Khoi are located ...
Oxy Resort Chiangrai
Doi Tung View Resort

Doi Tung View Resort

2.5 out of 5
101 Moo 10, Huai Khrai, Mae Mae Sai Chiang Rai
Stay at this villa in Mae Sai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Doi Tung Royal Villa and The Hall of Inspiration are ...
Doi Tung View Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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