The world-famous Golden Triangle refers to the point where the
borders of three countries -- Laos, Thailand and Myanmar meet. It is
located about 8 to 9 kilometers north of the old town of Chiang Saen and
lies along the road which runs parallel to the Mae Khong River. This area
is locally referred to as Sop Ruak.
Tourists can actually stand here and watch the Mae Khong River meeting
the Ruak River flowing in from Burma, creating the widely popular
‘Golden Triangle’. They can just relax and enjoy the view of the lush
green rice fields, pristine natural beauty and the distant mountains from
this point. The view of the Golden Triangle becomes all the more clear
and distinct when one climbs over the Doi Chiang Miang by the side of the
Mekong River.