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Things to do in the Golden Triangle

Mekong River at Sop Ruak in Thailand

Attractions at Sop Ruak


Sop Ruak is a small town on the edge of  The Golden Triangle. Located 1.5 hours north east of Chiang Rai city. Just south is Chiang Sean and on the opposite side of the Mekong River is Don Sao which is a tourist border town in Laos.

Mekong River boat at Sop Ruak

Mekong River at Sop Ruak


From Sop Ruak you can take a speed boat ride up the Mekong River to see Chiang Sean and over to the other side to Laos.

Lao border market on Mekong river

Don Sao border market


Cheap shopping at the Don Sao border market in Lao on the opposite side of the Mekong river. Take a long boat from Sop Ruak . No visa required

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      • Wat Chedi Luang Varaviharn
      • Wat Phantao
      • Wat Phrasingh
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      • Big Buddha Hill
      • Sanctuary Of Truth
      • Wat Yansangwararam
      • Silver Lake
      • Floating Market
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      • Wat Rong Khun
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      • Tung Garden
      • Wat Doi Khao Kwai
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      • Mae Kok River
      • Wat Jed Yod
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      • Phu Chi Fa Forest Park
      • Royal Villa and Gardens
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