Ban Sop Ruak

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Ban Sop Ruak is a village in Wiang subdistrict of Chiang Saen District in Chiang Rai Province, northern Thailand. The village is situated at the confluence of the Ruak River and the Mekong River which forms the tripoint border of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos. This location has enabled it to be marketed to tourists as the "heart" of the Golden Triangle, as the area is popularly known as. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°20'39"N, 100°5'16"E

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Ban Sop Ruak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Pa Sak, Golden Triangle.

4.9 miS
Historical place, Buddhist temple, Temple
Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen
125 min walk • Wat Pa Sak is a wat in Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Located just outside the city's old walls, the temple derives its name from the 300 teaks planted on the site around the time of its foundation. Wat Pa Sak's origins date back to the 13th or 14th centuries.
0.6 miNW
Locality
Golden Triangle
16 min walk • The Golden Triangle is renowned for its lush landscapes, with rolling hills covered in emerald green tea plantations and picturesque rice fields stretching as far as the eye can see. A boat ride along the Mekong River is a must-do activity, allowing visitors to soak in...

Ban Sop Ruak

Facts and practical information

Ban Sop Ruak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen

Golden Triangle