Golden Triangle Travel Essentials
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Also Refered As:Sop Ruak
"Hill tribes and river borders"
Golden Triangle Tourism
The Golden Triangle is a mountainous area where Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos meet. The landmass is triangular in shape and is precisely located at the confluence of River Mekong and River Ruak. The borders of the three countries consist mostly of densely forested mountains, and the Golden Triangle overlaps with the mountainous terrain. The Thai part of the Golden Triangle is located in the northern part of the country and draws travelers looking for a place closer to nature.
The Golden Triangle of Thailand is often visited as a day trip from Chiang Rai, often as part of guided bus tours. It is particularly famous for its scenic surroundings with rice paddy fields, tribal villages, the confluence perfect for riverboat rides, and mystical mountains in the background. The center of Thailand's Golden Triangle is Sop Ruak, a tiny village located at the confluence point of the Ruak and Mekong Rivers.
The Golden Triangle region was once a leading producer of opium and poppy seeds. The name, Golden Triangle, was given by the CIA because this triangular area dealt with narcotics big time.
Things to do in Golden Triangle
1. Mekong River Boat Tour
2. Hall Of Opium
Timings: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ticket Price: TBH 200
3. House of Opium
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4. Chiang Saen
5. Boat Ride Across Don Sao
Must Know Before You Travel to Golden Triangle
Getting Around: To see the beauty of the Golden Triangle, hiring a boat is the best option. Boats are available from Sop Ruak along the Mekong River to Chiang Saen and Chiang Khong. The tour takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour.
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FAQs on Golden Triangle
What is the best time to visit Golden triangle thailand?
From March the temperature starts rising and averages to about 33ᵒC until June (average low remains around 27ᵒC). July onwards, there is a slight dip in the average high temperature and the monsoons arrive. The region receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 1700 mm.
It rains the most in the months of August and September. Since the Golden Triangle is located at the confluence of the rivers, visiting during the rainy season is not recommended due to a drastic rise in the water level and possibilities of floods.
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What is the local food in Golden triangle thailand?
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What is the best way to reach Golden triangle thailand?
For travellers flying to Thailand, the nearest airport to the Golden Triangle is the Chiang Rai International Airport. The Thai part of the triangle is located approximately 70 kilometres away from the airport. The route leading to the triangle goes via Route 5023 - Route 1098 - Route 1063 - Route 1290. About 8 kilometres ahead is where the Golden Triangle of Thailand is located.
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