Golden Triangle.

Chiang Saen is located nine kilometers north by road along the Mekong River to Sop Ruak. Mekong River area is a land barrier between Thailand and Laos To find Ruak River. The land barrier between Thailand and Burma. From here visitors can see the dominant side, Laos, Myanmar and clear Triangle is Buzz among tourists. It was once a giant opium Rai very Called the largest in the world, but present Rai opium that is not anymore. Remaining quiet but scenic river and the territory of third countries only. The point where the river Ruak. The Thai and Burmese border barrier. Convergence of the Mekong River, Laos, Thailand and the barrier. This point, visitors can see the dominant side, Myanmar and Laos. Triangle is a clear recognition among tourists. It was once a giant opium Rai called much. Largest in the world has. But now that no opium Rai already exists. Remaining quiet but scenic river and the territory of only three countries. But people still travel to bring together experience the legendary Golden Triangle, with the requested name That after Myanmar  went to British colonies. France and Laos were captured. Is the product of trade with each other and change the system by Myanmar side will have products from China, satin gold pan left. And opium is used to exchange the product with silk gold plate and gold bullion dealer in Laos. The merchants need to Laos by boat up the Mekong River at Ban Pa Sak. Phong city of Myanmar, which is located north of Ban Sop Ruak year, Thailand has a trade together about 4-5 times the Ban Pa Sak change is the most booming sales of those days. And because of this and change the gold itself makes people together designate this area as the favorite Golden Triangle.

Activities Visiting the Golden Triangle
1. Cruise ships visit stunning views of the Mekong River
Popular tourist boat excursions.The Intersection of scenic Northern Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, rental boats around 300-400 Baht
Have six people sitting at the Golden Triangle has to serve multiple ports posture To watch the scenic river to river far. Chiang Saen andChiang Khong. I can rent the boat. Depending on the boat long distances near the Mekong River cruise travelers interested. Trip to southern China, such as Xishuangbanna Kun Ming. You can contact the travel agency in Chiang Rai province.
· If you want to view wide-angle landscapes of the Golden Triangle at Sop Ruak and neighbors. Be up to the Doi Chiang Miang. The Mekong River.
2. Saen worship the four land
His four arms Chiang Saen Buddha Kan million extremely Outdoor shrine at the Golden Triangle. Phra Buddha million shallow Lord is His Majesty King Saen four arms. This body was created instead of lowering the Mekong River. And built by Gilded bronze with Butsara Come weight to 69 tons หน้าตัก width 9.99 m and height of 15.99 m sitting on the stamps, glass boat charity. Fairly large.
3. Photography paired with arch Triangle.
Tourists visiting the Golden Triangle rarely fail to take on arch Triangle. Are Mekong River. Background.
4. Shopping cart souvenir

How to get there
- By CarWhen using Route 10 through Tue. Chan, turn right onto Highway No. 1016 (Mae Chan - Chiang Saen) distance 29.Kim Lome movie before its walls Kaohsiung Chiang Saen pass the intersection. Left with signs to the Golden Triangle, or selectGo straight through the Chiang Saen district. Then turn left and follow the road along the Mekong River and another 12 kilometers.
- By  BusBus from Chiang Rai Chiang Saen green line.