In this third part of Thailand’s World Class Drives – Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle Loop the suggested tour takes you enroute from Maesai to Chiang Khong, southeast of Maesai.  Driving in Thailand can be very rewarding in that you can control the pace and alter your itinerary to suit your own personal preferences.  Driving in Thailand can be very rewarding in that you will be exposed to many local aspects of the Thailand countryside that most tourists do not have a chance to enjoy.  The Golden Triangle Loop is a highly recommended Northern Thailand driving tour.  Whether touring Thailand by car or motorcycle you are sure to have a rewarding if not somewhat challenging adventure.

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MAESAI-CHIANG KHONG

SECTION 3 : 89 kms.

Mae Sai to Chiang Khong Road Map

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Leave Mae Sai south on H1 and turn left (east) on H1290 to the Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen (37 kms.)

KM28 Ban Sop Ruak / GoldenTriangle. House of Opium Private Museum in car park by right turn up hill to Wat Phrathat Phukao and lookout over Golden Triangle.
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H1290 KM35 Go straight to Chiang Saen avoiding H1290 bypass (See Chiang Saen detail map).
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H1129 KM53 T-junction with H1016 to Mae Chan (Start of alternative fast return route to Chiang Mai via Chiang Rai using main highways 1016 — see section 6 Chiang Saen – Chiang Mai). Go straight for Chiang Khong.

KM50 (west side) Wat Phrathat Pha Ngao & view from Stupa on hill.
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H1129 KM52 Go straight. Bypass (H1290) rejoins H1129
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H1129 KM44 T-junction with H1271. (Take H1271 for alternative rural return routes to Chiang Rai on H1173 via Wiang Chai, or H1209 via Tha Khao Pluak — see section 6 ).

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H1129 KM30 Follow main road right at bend (or go straight ahead for alternative rural route following River Mekong via Hat Bai village to Chiang Khong on minor road. Rejoins H1129 at KM13).

KM25 Right turn (south) for Nam Tok Wang Pha Taek – evergreen gully with modest cascades
KM19 Ban Kiu Kan. White Hmong hilltribe village
KM11 Viewpoint.
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H1129 KM0 T-junction. Turn right (south) onto main street in Chiang Khong (see detail map)
Chiang Saen Map
Chiang Khong Map
ACCOMMODATION

• Le Meridien Ban Boran, Golden Triangle (Ban Sop Ruak). Tel: (053) 784086 Fax: 784090
• The Imperial Golden Triangle, Golden Triangle. Tel: (053) 784001-5 Fax: 784006
• Chiang Saen River Hill, Chiang Saen. Tel: (053) 650826-9 Fax: 650830
• Guest House style accommodation only in Chiang Khong



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