Akha ladies in traditional costume. Golden Triangle Sop Ruak is the Thai name of the town that visitors know as the Golden Triangle. The small town has a number of interesting things to see and do and boasts of some fine hotels with good views. Many visitors only pass here, stopping for half an hour of so. The scenery is one of the main draws with unforgettable sunsets when the weather is clear.
Misty mornings are also a popular feature with visitors.
The usual selection of stalls offers tribal souviners, clothing, shirts and sun-hats and an astonishing array of Chinese dried mushrooms. Several tribal villagers including Akha are located near-by via a route of mud paths. Transportation will be necessary to get to them. The hillside temple offers a panoramic view of the three countries that are bordered by the Mighty Mae Khong river . At 4184 kilometers or 2600 miles it is the longest river in SE Asia and the eighth longest river in the world.