Chiang Mai Trip Overview
An early morning 3-hour drive through beautiful scenery to Chiang Rai, with a brief stop at the Hot Springs at Maekajan for a stretch and some fresh air.
Later in the day are stops at two very famous temples, White Chapel and Black House.
Lunch is provided at a local restaurant, before continuing onto the Golden Triangle area. There are magnificent views over the Mekong River where a triangle is made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. For a small fee, you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendour of mighty Mae Khong River (Optional) to set foot into Laos (Passport required but no other documents or formalities).
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
An early morning 3-hour drive through beautiful scenery to Chiang Rai, with a brief stop at the Hot Springs at Maekajan for a stretch and some fresh air.
Later in the day are stops at two very famous temples, White Chapel and Black House.
Lunch is provided at a local restaurant, before continuing onto the Golden Triangle area. There are magnificent views over the Mekong River where a triangle is made by Burma, Laos and Thailand at the confluence of the Ruak and Mekong rivers. For a small fee, you can also enjoy the boat ride to view the splendour of mighty Mae Khong River (Optional) to set foot into Laos (Passport required but no other documents or formalities).
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hot Springs Maekasa, Mae Kasa Subdistrict, Mae Sot 63110 Thailand
One of Thailand’s better known hot springs is the hot spring of Mae Kasa, located at the foot of the mountains separating Mae Sot district from the rest of central Thailand’s Tak province.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wat Rong Khun, Lahaul-Spiti Pa O Don Chai Subdistrict, Chiang Rai 57000 Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, better known as “the White Temple” is one of the most recognizable temples in Thailand. The temple outside the town of Chiang Rai attracts a large number of visitors, both Thai and foreign, making it one of Chiang Rai’s most visited attractions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Baan Dam Museum, 333 หมู่ 13 พิพิธภัณฑ์บ้านดำ Tambon Nang Lae, อำเภอเมือง Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
A collection of wood buildings featuring works by Thawan Duchanee & other contemporary Thai artists.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khong River Viewpoint, Highway 1155, Tambon Si Don Chai, Amphoe Chiang Khong, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57140, Thailand
North East of Chiang Rai close to Chiang Saen lies the infamous Golden Triangle, once the center of opium production and trade in South East Asia. Those days are gone. Now the area is peaceful and tranquil dotted with hill tribe villages, ancient temples and markets.
The Golden Triangle is where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet separated by the Mekong river. The border between Thailand and Burma is marked by the Ruak river, which flows into the Mekong at Sop Ruak.
Duration: 30 minutes
