Best Luxury Hotels In The Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle is a region in northern Thailand near Chiang Rai where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge. Known for its lush landscapes, winding rivers, and mist-covered hills, the area has a rich cultural history and today is a major tourist destination, offering visitors a chance to explore a mix of historical sites, traditional hill tribe cultures, and beautiful natural scenery. The Golden Triangle is also home to the Mekong and Ruak rivers, which form the natural boundary between the three countries, and several unique attractions such as ancient temples, museums, and wildlife sanctuaries.
Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Province
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
(5 stars) Would you like a bucket list-worthy hotel experience? Retreat to a luxury resort with a difference; this tented camp places you among jungle trails, bamboo forestry and wildlife such as rescue elephants, who roam past your handcrafted teak door. Expect ‘rooms’ with outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs and lamplit verandahs. Sample Thai, Laotian and Burmese cooking under a thatched roof restaurant, and tipples from the in-house wine cave. Take a Land Rover trip out to the heart of the jungle, before being served sundowners on the roof and tuck into a picnic feast (prepared just for you) by the riverside.
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai Province
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa
(5 stars) Built into a hillside and surrounded by 160 acres of grasslands and forestry, the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa is another marvellous choice if you want to commune with the elephants, as it’s next door to a foundation caring for these gentle giants. Lanna culture runs clearly through the resort; from the architecture to the hospitality, Northern Thai cuisine, design in its 61 bedrooms and the spa treatments (which are carried out in a three-storey wellness temple). There are also tennis courts, an infinity pool overlooking the valley, yoga sessions and kickboxing lessons.
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa
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