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is about 9 kilometres from the Chiang Saen
old town to the north along the road parallel to the Mae
Khong River. The area is locally referred to as "Sop Ruak",
Where the Mae Khong meets the Ruak River. This is where
the borders of three countries, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand,
come together. There are remains of many ancient places
and structures attesting to the area having been settled
by people in the past. It is also where various legends
on the Lanna ancestors originate.
Around Sop Ruak
are boat rental service to view the scenery around the Golden
Triangle. In addition, boats can be hired to cruise from
Sop Ruak along the Mae Khong River to chiang Saen and Chiang
Khong which takes around 40 minutes and 1 1/2 hours respectively.
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