Full Day Chiang Rai & Golden Triangle Tour (Private)
1 day
Private
Full Day
About this activity
Visit the famous Golden Triangle, where borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet. The scenic vistas offer perfect photo opportunities. The area has fascinating history as one of the most prolific areas of opium production! We will visit one of the traditional opium houses. Also, experience some of the most wonderful sights around the Chiang Rai on this exciting tour! Visit Wat Chedi Luang and the ancient city of Chiang Saen, the capital of the Lanna kingdom until the 13th century. We will also visit Akha and Yao, two hill tribe villages. We pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and drive via Doi Saket through scenic hills, valleys and villages. Our first stop is at Mae Khachan Hot Springs. We then proceed to Chiang Rai province and visit the hill tribe villages Akha and Yao. Meet tribal people in traditional clothing and purchase some souvenir crafts to take home. Later continue to the ancient town of Chiang Saen, the capital of the kingdom until the 13th century before King Meng Rai, the founder of Lanna Kingdom moved the capital to Chiang Rai. Visit Wat Chedi Luang temple which is almost 800 years old. Drive further, along the Mekong River, to the world renowned Golden Triangle. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant. Drive up a small hill to a scenic point at Wat Pu Kao for a picturesque view over the Mekong River and the meeting point of 3 different countries: Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Then, take a short walk to the Hall of Opium museum where you can learn interesting facts about opium. Drive back to Chiang Mai to be transferred to your hotel. This tour is on a private basis.
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Cultural
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