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Doi Pha Tang, Chiang Rai province
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The days of the Golden Triangle opium trade are over, but intrigue still lingers at
Chiang Rai (
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in the form of fresh-air fun such as trekking and self-guided ex-
ploration. It's also a great destination for cultural experiences ranging from a visit to an
Akha village to a stay at the Yunnanese- Chinese hamlet of Mae Salong. 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 Laos and China.
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