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Chiang Rai Province
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 ex-
ploration. It's also a great destination for a unique cultural experience, 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 Thail-
and's most beautiful province and also functions as a convenient gateway to Myan-
mar (Burma), Laos and China.
