Golden Triangle

Travel Guide

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.
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.
A recent picture of Sob Ruak where the two rivers convene at the famous Golden Triangle in northern 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 ...
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort
View khong Hotel

View khong Hotel

3 out of 5
304 Chiang Saen Chiang Rai
The price is ₩39,755 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩39,755
₩44,128 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 Nov 19, 2025

View khong Hotel
Afterglow hostel

Afterglow hostel

2.5 out of 5
139/5 M.4 Wiang Phang Kham Mae Sai
The price is ₩19,586 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
₩19,586
₩23,249 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mae Sai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wat Phra That Doi Wao and Wat Phra That Wai Dao are ...
Afterglow hostel
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.
Marc Hotel Maesai

Marc Hotel Maesai

3.5 out of 5
333/3 Soi Ngamjum 6, Moo 11 Mae Sai Chiang Rai
Stay at this aparthotel in Mae Sai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Wild Boars Academy Team View Point and Wat Phra ...
Marc Hotel Maesai
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. The only camp I have ever stayed in was Africa and it crazy expensive. Here we stayed 3 nights. The tent was super comfortable. The food was delicious and decent selection of Thai and Western. The staff was wonderful…I miss their smiles already.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

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
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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