Chiang Saen & Golden Triangle Travel

Chiang Saen & Golden Triangle Travel

Chiang Saen A small town about 30 kms. further from Mae Chan. Its lovely setting on the Mae Khong River strongly enchants the charm of its old temples; Wat Pa Sak, Wat Phrathat Chom Kitti etc. Chiang Saen National Museum Chiang Saen National Museum is in Chiang Saen town and one of the most famous museums in Thailand for ancient Buddha images and antiques. The museum is open from 9.00 am.-16.00 pm. everyday except Monday, Tuesday and official holidays. Wat Phra That Chedi Luang This ancient 88-metre high brick pagoda, next to the museum, is the tallest religious monument in Chaing Rai. Wat Pa Sak Located outside the city walls, some 200 metres from the Tourist Service Centre, this deserted temple, with ornamental stucco motifs, is regarded as being one of the most beautiful examples of Lanna architecture in northern Thailand. Wat Phra That Chom Kitti This hilltop temple has a pagoda containing a Buddha relic. Wat Phra That Pha-Ngao Located 4 kilometres along the Chaing Saen-Chaing Khong road, this temples hilltop pagoda offers a spectacular view of the Mekong River and Laos. Chaing Saen Lake To get to the lake, travel five kilometres from Chiang Saen along Highway No.1016, turning left at Km.27, for a further two kilometres. The lake's one square kilometre of water is home to waterfowl during the winter months. Accommodations are available. The Golden Triangle The most famous attraction where the borders of the three countries; Laos, Thailand and Myanmar meet It is about 9 kilometers north of Chiang Saen. From this place, Laotian and Myanma border can be seen through Mae Khong and Ruak River respectively. Accommodations are available for tourists who want to stay over night. Boats can be rented for trips along the Khong River. Wat Phra That Doi Pu Khao This riverside temple near the Sop Ruak Market, offers a spectacular view of the Golden Triangleís riverine and mountain areas. Mekong River Trips Boats can be hired from Chaing Saen to travel upstream to the Golden Triangle, and downstream to Chiang Khong. The trip to the Golden Triangle takes some 30 minutes, the trip to Chiang Khong about 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on river currents and water levels.