Chiang Saen Travel Guide

Name: Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
Rating: 10

Tourist 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.

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.

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Activities

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

229 Moo 1 T Wiang Chiang Saen Chiang Rai

Stay at this luxury resort in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle Viewpoint ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)

The staff and stay was fantastic! The elephants seemed a bit bored and it felt like they needed more time spent or less…I’m not sure. For the price the stay and space was exquisite. I’m not sure what to feel about the elephants and the treatment of them.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2025

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Pak Ping Rim Khong

484 Moo 2, Tambon Wiang Chiang Saen Chiang Rai

NZ$47

5 Mar - 6 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this guesthouse in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wat Chedi Luang and Chiang Saen National ...

9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)

Clean room/bad drainage noggood

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle

499 Moo 1 Tumbol Wieng Chiang Saen Chiang Rai

Stay at this luxury hotel in Chiang Saen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Hall of Opium and Golden Triangle Viewpoint ...

10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)

Outstanding hotel. Wonderful service, unique experience, gourmet food, personal touches everywhere. A must visit resort

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2024

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Tantawan Tented Camp Chiang Rai

614 Moo 10, Pa Teung Subdistrict Mae Chan Chiang Rai

Stay at this campsite in Mae Chan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pa Tueng Onsen Hotsprings and Choui Fong Tea ...

Oxy Resort Chiangrai

412 Moo 10 Mae Chan ChiangRai

Stay at this villa in Mae Chan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Choui Fong Tea Plantation and Phrathat Nang Khoi are located ...

Doi Tung View Resort

101 Moo 10, Huai Khrai, Mae Mae Sai Chiang Rai

Stay at this villa in Mae Sai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Doi Tung Royal Villa and The Hall of Inspiration are ...

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Popular places to visit

Golden Triangle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Golden Triangle Park, a lovely green space in Sop Ruak. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Tham Khao Luang Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tham Khao Luang Cave during your travels in Chiang Saen. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Doi Sa Ngo

You can learn about the history of Chiang Saen with a stop at Doi Sa Ngo. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Golden Triangle Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Sop Ruak with a visit to Golden Triangle Viewpoint. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Hall of Opium

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Hall of Opium during your trip to Sop Ruak. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Wat Phra That Chom Kitti & Wat Chom Chaeng

After visiting Wat Phra That Chom Kitti & Wat Chom Chaeng, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chiang Saen. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.