| Depart from the hotel by the air-con
van to the highest peak on the Thai-Myanmar border. Doi Tung,
provides an opportunity to view enroute many different Lahu and Akha
village as well as terraced farming areas and sees from distance the
Princess Mother's frigid flower garden. Doi Tung Temple, built
in A.D.1493 is located at the peak. Its scenery reminds
one of Switzerland, features many unique images and temple
architecture overlooking the entire northern rice field shopping on
the Thai-Myanmar border. After that go straight to the Golden
Triangle, Opium House at bend of the mighty Maekhong River and see the
ancient city of Chiang Saen, where ruins of numerous temples, stupas,
Buddha images are still to be seen artifacts and archaeological finds
exhibited at the National Museum, Return to the hotel. |