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Wat Rong Khun ('White Temple';
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The days of the Golden Triangle opium trade are over, but Chiang Rai (
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still
packs intrigue in the form of fresh-air fun, such as trekking and self-guided exploration. It's
also a great destination for unique cultural experiences, ranging from a visit to an Akha vil-
lage to a stay at the Yunnanese hamlet of Mae Salong (Santikhiri;
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. From the
Mekong River to the mountains, Chiang Rai is arguably Thailand's most beautiful
province, and if you've set your sights further, it's also a convenient gateway to Myanmar
and Laos.
