From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip
Explore the northern provinces of Thialand, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai by visiting four wonderful places: Mae Khachan Hot Spring, the White Temple, the Golden Triangle and House of Opium. Relax your feet in the mineral-rich hot spring water and marvel at the architectural beauty of the White Temple. Understand the historical importance of the region as hub of opium production at House of Opium and the Golden Triangle (situated at the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar).
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From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip
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Mae Khachan Hot Spring
Mae Khachan Hot Spring is between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. It is a favorite stop for travelers and an excellent family spot. It's a naturally occurring hot spring where geothermally heated groundwater surfaces, creating a unique, steamy atmosphere. The spring's hot water even boils eggs. With multiple shops and foot soak stations, the area has been extensively developed for tourism, promoting the therapeutic benefits of the mineral-rich hot spring water
Wat Rong Khun
The White Temple (or Wat Rong Khun) is a unique art exhibit styled like a Buddhist temple. Its architecture blends traditional Thai elements with surrealism, offering a visually stunning spectacle. The temple is full of symbolism drawn from Buddhist and Hindu traditions as well as modern motifs. It combines religion, culture and modern interpretation, creating both visual and philosophical attraction.
Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is a region where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. It is named for its historical role as a prolific opium-producing area, a trade that generated a lot of wealth, hence 'gold.' The region has transformed into a tourist destination with stunning landscapes and a unique view of the three country borders.
Inclusions
- Drinking water
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Boat trip on the Mekong River
- Lunch at a local restaurant (with drinking water)
- Admission fees
- Refreshing cold towel
- Round-trip hotel transfers (within 6 km of the city center)
- Travel accident insurance
- Coffee or tea break on the way back to Chiang Mai
- Transportation by 9-seater VIP air-conditioned van with experienced driver
- Tour options and meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The duration of hotel pickups is approximately 30 minutes; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Passport is required to enter Laos
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- The trip duration can reach maximum of 14 hours depending on the traffic along the way and the road conditions
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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We pick up and drop off from all hotel within Chiang Mai city area.
