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Chiangrai visitor can not help but notice the wealth and prosperity clearly recognize that in this province in the north lot. Its proximity to the Golden Triangle has influenced the development of the country and only here we see the fenced property, farms, hedges and smooth four-lane highways should never be repaired. There is more to the province than that, of course, with some of the toughest roads back in Thailand again. However, the overriding impression you get from almost any other country. This diversity should perhaps to the original reason for replacing travelers visit the Golden North.

The wealth of the province of Chiang Rai can be immediately compared to the time the border in Mae Sai Travel Myanmar. Poverty on the Myanmar side is to be blatant and far more clearly than others crossing to Myanmar. The visit does not require cross-border visa or passport. All you need are two photocopies of your passport and fees, usually five dollars.

Mae Sai border trips are on the draft to Doi Toong Royal Mountain and east to the museum made of opium in the Golden Triangle itself. Chiang Saen is a small piece of.
To the west, Mae Salong and Thaton with its Maekok River Lodge and used in addition to fishing and Mae Hong Son some of the least (you know why) the roads in Thailand. It is a spectacular landscape along the route.

Doi Toong is now a fully developed project Royal. Basically mountain overlooking the whole of Burma, it now offers visitors not only great scenery, but also domestic Thai coffee and tea, fruit and vegetables are soft moderate. All models were introduced in mountain communities of Agriculture and now contribute significantly to the economies of many villages almost as a substitute for opium in decline, now removed from Thai soil. Wat Doi Toong itself, like a nest on high-end is, is an important pilgrimage site for Thai and there is a temple day activity centers here.

If time permits, and you have a good map, the alternative route via Doi pa mi to Doi Toong to Mae Sai should be taken instead of going to the main road to Mae Chan. The road hugs the border and is one of the most spectacular roads in the north.

The Golden Triangle is now fairly well attended by tourists and there is little hope of avoiding the crowds at the center – a plaque and a meeting point of three countries, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. However, more enjoyable river trips on the Mekong, and made enough meals in restaurants river (look for the most peaceful places between the Triangle and Chiang Saen). Hotel Imperial Golden Triangle makes perhaps the best view, especially at lunch, with many movements on the river too early. Long-tail boats to fly from country to lightning, by a sense of intrigue that lingers to this infamous meeting place.

In addition to the well-documented and informative opium museum must Chiang Saen, the ancient capital of Lanna River, to visit. Very pleasant afternoon can be devoted to the adjacent river after a trip to the market.

also below Chiang Saen is the point to come to the border from Chiang Khong. Therefore, the entry into Laos with day trips on the river to Luang Prabang flights are operated daily. A longer (slow boat) can travel with overnight stay in the village of Pak Beng to be made. Travel to Chiang Khong is a real feeling of being in the backwaters of the country and if that is what you are looking for then the journey and as an entry in Laos. Accommodation, particularly with air conditioning, are rare in Chiang Khong and boats leave early, book early or leave Chiangrai 05.30 clock available.
Journey to the West from Tachilek (now itself a starting point for a few visits Myanmar internally) on the Thai side and past Doi Toong, there are roads to Mae Salong again. This region is like the Scottish Highlands, but without the time and a little warmer. There are some signs of taking a good card in Mae Sai, or you can get in a “sensitive border area.” Find

When it was day, before a trip from one side to the friends of Ban Thai Ban Hin Taek Thoet can be made. This is the house old outpost of Khun Sa, the leader of the Shan State Army. Since his retirement, integration into Thai society from Mae Salong valley population grew. Still known as Thais Jiin Haw (galloping Chinese), Mae Salong inmates who emigrated from China during the revolution of 1949 and were part of the flight of the KMT 93rd Regiment. This alone Mae Salong very different than any other city with its mixture of Thai Akha, Lisu and Meo tribes and Tai Yai (Shan) people. With local corn whiskey in the offer to replace the poppy cultivation eliminates Other products include Chinese herbal remedies, Curry Khanom Jiin and Chinese teas. It is actually a tea factory in the city. Although a paved road now runs along the main road Basang Cahn Thaton-Mae, the other roads are little more than dirt tracks misclassified. This is the price of anonymity.

real alternative for the traveler of a four-day trek in Chiang Rai is possible paths to the village of hill tribes on the road. Here you are trekking, passed 20 years ago from a base of Chiangrai.

On Maekok Thaton River, is the Maekok River Village, an upgrade of the former River Lodge. It is the pride and joy of Shane Beary, a 20-year-old inhabitants of the region. The village consists of Thai-style bungalows on the edge of the River made with a pool and a restaurant, but above all, he has a study center on the ground for Thai and foreign students and a center of Thai cuisine. Knowledge of Shane, his family and staff make the village an ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding area. Mountain biking and trekking tours can easily be made from this focus as well as trips on the river Maekok, a tributary of the Mekong.

From Thaton there a public boat criss-cross the river for 92 km Maekok Travel Chiangrai. It is a highly recommended tour and costs as little as 150 baht.

before the border with the province of Chiang Rai are many hot springs and caves are the most popular fishing and Ching Dao. The dominant limestone of the region are numerous underground caverns adorned with all the ever-present icons.

Although near Chiang Rai, the journey along the border to Mae Rariang of Pai Mae Hong Son is worth considering. The road is narrow and picturesque, but it has some of the most interesting places in Thailand, including blind cave fish from Mae Hong Son and the Padaung “long neck” village on the river Pai. This has become a bit touristy, but the long-necked Karen always certain fascination, no matter the situation.

less known and less with the naked eye, the Lawa people in this area. In an area approximately 500 square kilometers between the hot and Mae Hong Son Mae Sariang, they still live a traditional life, but even here the majority have adopted Buddhism and Thai-style. It is certain that in Thailand some 800 years lived and they believe they have migrated from Cambodia, but some archaeologists believe that their origins lie in Micronesia, perhaps 2,000 years ago.

women are the most elegant with her hair tied in a turban, and it is customary for them smoke tobacco from a wooden pipe. most Lawa speak Thai, but the language Lawa, combined with the Wa strain of Burma, is still spoken in many villages.
Total Northern Thailand and in particular the province of Chiang Rai is in many ways from the rest of the country. traditionally seen as “Lan-na,” he has for most of its history their own realm and considers that the quality still.