6. One Day Chiang Sean - Golden Triangle - Mae Sai

Our first stop on this trip is a weaving center that was supported by the Population and Community Development Association.  Today, this center produces many different kinds of hand-woven fabrics. As you walk by the weaving looms, you will experience how hand-woven fabrics are made.

From the weaving center we proceed to Chiang Saen, an ancient city believed to have been established more than 1,000 years ago. The city was along an important highway that was the Mekong River. Chiang Saen was one of the most important cites of the Lanna Kingdom.

The city fell into ruin after soon after the Burmese were defeated in the 18^th century. This picturesque ancient city is beginning to reawaken. Much restoration work has been done on ancient structures such as temples, pagodas and the earthen city ramparts that kept enemies away.

Ten kilometers north of Chiang Saen is the town of Sop Ruak where you can see Thailand meet up with Myanmar and Laos. Learn more about this history of opium by visiting the House of Opium (included in our fees). If you have more time, you could opt to visit the Hall of Opium (300 Baht additional charge for museum entrance fee / CLOSED ON MONDAYS). You will need at least 2 hours for the Hall of Opium.

Round off this trip with a short visit to Mae Sai where you can cross into the Thachilek in the Union of Myanmar.

Warning! If you have a non-immigrant visa, make sure you apply for a re-entry permit before exiting the Kingdom of Thailand. Otherwise your non-immigrant visa and work-permit will be cancelled.