In this sixth part of Thailand’s World Class Drives – Chiang Mai – Golden Triangle Loop the suggested tour takes you enroute from Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai, southwest of Chiang Mai. 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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CHIANG SAEN-CHIANG MAI

SECTION 6 : 240 kms.

Chiang Saen to Chiang MaiGolden Triangle Section 6 Pointer 1pointer 1POINTER ONE
Start at T-junction of H1129 with H1016 to Mae Chan on direct return route to Chiang Rai and Chiang MaiGolden Triangle Section 6 Pointer 2pointer 2POINTER TWO
Go straight at junction with H1 to Chiang Rai at KM858

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H1KM856 Go straight at junction with 1089 to Thaton & Fang (alternativereturn route – see sections 2 & 1)

KM838 right turn to Phong Phabat Falls (8kms).
KM835 left turn to Chiang Rai airport
KM831 bridge over Nam Khong river – see Chiang Rai detail map

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KM830 intersection near the Mangrai monument (east side). For fast return go straight on H1south until KM807 and take right turn to Mae Suai on H118.
Chiang Saen to Chiang Mai
Golden Triangle - Chiang Rai Map
Golden Triangle - Mae Chan Map

For return via H1211 turn right at the sign for the City Hall. Keep straight on this road and in this direction of travel. You will cross intersections and pass the market and a large fat Sankhachai Buddha by Wat Mun Muang, eventually joining another road. Go straight at the sign (left Chiang Rai Hospital & right Chiang Rai Beach). You are now on H1211. (See Chiang Rai detail map).

H1211 KM14-15 H1208 right turn for Khun
Korn Falls (12 kms)

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Right turn to Mae Suai at T-junction of H1211KM30 with H118 at KM4

KM19 Charin Garden Resort – fresh coffee and bakes
KM107 Suan Thip Vana Resort – west side
KM78 H120 from Phayao (section 5 joins route)
KM72 basketware market
KM62 Mae Khachan hot springs — another roadside tourist attraction. Restaurant at Wiang Doi Cottage opposite
KM63 left turn (east) to Ban Huai Muang and upland valley with Lahu Villages (9kms) 4WD only! Rustic accommodation at Trekker’s Lodge
KM16 right turn (west) to Wang Tarn Resort (6kms) — restaurant and accommodation
KM16/14. left turn (east) to Wat Doi Saket — unusual temple murals

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H118 intersects with H11– Chiang Mai Lampang Superhighway.
Welcome back to Chiang Mai.

ACCOMMODATION
• Dusit Island Resort, Chiang Rai. Tel: (053) 744188,
715777 Fax: 715801
• Golden Triangle Inn (Budget Chiang Rai Office:
Tel: 740442-3) Tel: (053) 711339, 716996 Fax: 713963
• Rimkok Resort Hotel, Chiang Rai. Tel: (053) 716445-60
Fax: 715859
• Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai. Tel: (053) 711533
Fax: 711877
• Wiang Come Hotel, Tel: (053) 711841-8 Fax: 712973
• Charin Garden Resort (H118 KM19) Tel: (053) 717272
• Suanthip Vana Resort (H118 KM107) Tel: 01 224 6985Sign



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