Today we drive to Mae Chan and visit the morning market where we see all the food grown and sold in the area. Then on to Mae Sai, the farthermost northern village on the border between Thailand and Myanmar, with its bustling market place. Here the people from Myanmar cross daily to sell goods in small shops. Then into the Golden Triangle where the Makong River joins the Ruak River, forming the triangle where the borders of Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet.
We then take a long tail boat trip on the Mae Khong River, stopping at an island in Lao territory to visit a Laotian village famous for liquor making and to visit the Opium Museum. Then continue on to the old city of Chiang Saen (1260 CE) on the steep banks opposite Laos, where we explore some magnificent ancient ruins and temples.
We take a break for a swim at our hotel the Laluna in Chain Rai and then its off to the night market. We have an excellent dinner and then visit the clock tower. It was redone by the artist that did the white temple and has a light show which was quite enjoyable.
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