Where Three Nations Meet
Chiang Rai
Thailand's northernmost province is a land of frontier history and contemporary art, where the Mekong forms the border with Laos and Myanmar at the fabled Golden Triangle. Its star attraction — the dazzling white-and-mirror Wat Rong Khun — is one of the most extraordinary temples on earth.
Wat Rong Khun — The White Temple
Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat’s surreal, all-white masterpiece, encrusted with mirrored glass and reached across a bridge over a sea of reaching hands.
The Golden Triangle
The storied meeting point of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar where the Mekong and Ruak rivers converge — once the heart of the opium trade, now a sweeping river viewpoint.
Cruising the Mekong
Drift along one of Asia’s great rivers past riverbank villages and lush green banks, watching slow river life unfold on the Thai–Lao border.
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Insider Tip
The far north is cooler than the rest of Thailand — pack a light layer for early mornings. Pair the White Temple with the Blue Temple and Black House for a full day of striking northern art.
The far north is cooler than the rest of Thailand — pack a light layer for early mornings. Pair the White Temple with the Blue Temple and Black House for a full day of striking northern art.