Thailand's Golden Triangle – A Hypnotic Sight and Wonderful Experience

The Golden Triangle of Thailand certainly has a twist to what you are expecting it to be! In fact, the word comes from US State Department memo which records that this place was once notoriously known for cultivating opium. However, today it thrives on tourism.

Doi Luang National Park

This park stretches out for 1170sqm in the part of the Golden Triangle and has lots of trails that are left unexplored. IF you happen to be visiting, make sure to take a guide a long to ensure that you will not lose your way.

Chiang Saen

Along the banks of the mighty Mekong River lies a 14-century old capital of Lanna called Chiang Saen. This amiable little city is filled with ancient temples, archaic buildings and various other remnants of history.

Sop Ruak

This point is 6 miles upstream and is the very centre of the Golden Triangle. It is where the 3 countries can be seen from one vantage point. The sight is certainly incredible!

Hall of Opium

In the Golden Triangle Park is a place that cannot be missed. The Hall of Opium is where you could get a good dose of a 5000-year opium history. This attraction is just a 3-minute drive away from Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.

Doi Mae Salong

This village which lies further north was once colonised by refugee soldiers from Burma. The soldiers were actually part of the Chinese 93rd division. To date, the place has a Chinese feel to it and is best visited from December to January when the Thai cherry blossoms are in bloom.