Mae Sai Valley
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Good Place to Shop,
Town / City
The northernmost town in Thailand, and one of the few official crossings to Myanmar, Mae Sai is an ideal starting point for tours of the Golden Triangle.
The Mae Sai Valley is in Chiang Rai province, and the busy border town at its heart is in a hilly location on cliffs bordering the Mae Nam Sai river.
Take a walk around the hilly town to visit Wat Phra That Doi Wao for views into Myanmar from the temple.
Being a busy border town, Mae Sai has plenty of accommodation, food stalls and restaurants. Shops here sell Burmese lacquerware, gems and jade.
Latest Reviews
Review by Babak V, February 2013
Doing what: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai
It was well organised and friendly guide.
Review by ChrissieX, Australia, November 2011
Doing what: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai
We were blessed that we were the only two on the tour, so we could tweak for what we preferred - ie we added the boat to Laos at Mekong River rather than the village tribes, as had done that before on a hike during previous visit. Excellent day ... very full but not "too long". The drive was full of great views and commentary when required, quiet time when needed. The whole itinerary was superb and rewarding.
Review by Pedro Barata, Brazil, September 2011
Doing what: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Tour from Chiang Mai
Trip very well organized, just as advertised.
For those who have more time, I would consider sleeping in Chiang Rai as it is a long trip.
Practical Info
The Mae Sai Valley is in the northern Thailand province of Chiang Rai, on the Myanmar border.
Mae Sai is 1.5 hours from Chiang Rai and 4 to 5 hours from Chiang Mai by bus.
