The Golden Triangle is where the three countries meet?

The Golden Triangle is the border area between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.

The Golden Triangle refers to a triangular area located on the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos in Southeast Asia. The scope roughly includes Shan State and Kachin State in northern Myanmar, Chiang Rai Province and northern Chiang Mai Province in Thailand, Luang Namtha Province, Phongsaly, Oudomxay Province in Laos, and western Luang Prabang Province, ** *There are more than 3,000 large and small villages and towns.

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Tourist attractions:

(1), Mae Sai Town

Also known as the "Sleeping Beauty", it is A small town in the northernmost part of Thailand. There is only one main street in Mae Sai town from south to north. This street is actually the end of the expressway from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and then to Mae Sai, ending at the stone bridge on the Thai-Myanmar border. There are rows of shops on both sides of the street, many of which are owned by Chinese, selling daily necessities, handicrafts and local specialties from Thailand and Myanmar.

(2) Tachileik Town

Tachilek Town in Myanmar is across the river from Mae Sai Town. A stone bridge connects the two places. Residents of the two places can travel freely. Engage in border trade or sightseeing within a certain range.

(3) Chiang Saen County

Established in 659 AD by the Ranathai Dynasty, it was once a small independent country and was later invaded and ruled by Myanmar for 250 years. It was not until King Chao Phraya, the founder of the current dynasty, defeated the Burmese army that Chiang Saen was recaptured. There are still ruins of the old city wall and many historical relics in the area, and there is a "Chiang Saen Museum", which is a branch of the National Museum of Thailand, displaying various ancient Buddhist statues from the Chiang Saen era as well as the customs and cultural relics of the ethnic minorities in northern Thailand.

(4) Golden Triangle

In a broad sense, the Golden Triangle region refers to the three-nothing zone at the junction of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. In a narrow sense, the Golden Triangle region refers to the intersection of the Mekong River and the Mae Sai River. of the delta region. As a symbol of Thailand's Golden Triangle region, the famous Golden Triangle Arch is located in Sobruak Village near the ancient city of Chiang Saen. It is located between Mae Sai Town and Chiang Saen Town, 60 kilometers away from Mae Sai and 11 kilometers away from Chiang Saen, across the river from Myanmar and Laos. Because it is located in a mountainous area, it has unique landforms, lush forests, and beautiful scenery. It also adds to the mystery of this place due to the isolation between Myanmar and Laos.

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