Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Golden Triangle Southeast Asia

Head to Golden Triangle Park where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet along the Mekong River, then check out the historic Opium House museum. Trek through Mae Tang's jungle to a waterfall before white water rafting 5km down the river. Visit Bangkok's Wat Traimit to see the 900-year-old solid gold Buddha weighing five-and-a-half tons.

Visit the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, then check out the Opium House to learn about historic trade routes. See the sacred Emerald Buddha at Bangkok's Royal Grand Palace and climb up to Doi Suthep temple with great views over Chiang Mai. You'll spend time with elephants in Mae Tang learning about ethical care.

Climb 309 steps up the naga staircase to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, sitting high above Chiang Mai with sweeping city views below. After that, you'll head to Chiang Rai to see Wat Rong Khun, the all-white temple that's famous for its mirrored exterior catching the light.

See the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge along the Mekong River with a 30-minute boat ride. Visit the all-white Wat Rong Khun temple in Chiang Rai, adorned with mirrored mosaics. Check out Chiang Sean for panoramic views and stay at Laluna Resort in the cultural crossroads of Southeast Asia's northern highlands.

Travel through Northern Thailand's Golden Triangle, starting at UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya where you'll check out the ancient Wat Sri Sanpetch temple ruins before cruising to Bang Pa-In royal palace by longtail boat. Head to the Hall of Opium museum in Chiang Saen to learn about the region's opium trade history, then cross into Mae Sai to browse markets selling goods from Myanmar and China. See the contemporary Wat Rong Khun white temple and climb to the golden chedis of Wat Doi Suthep overlooking Chiang Mai, while staying at the Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort.