2024

HALL OF OPIUM

Museums
5/5
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A museum with a historical exhibition recounting the wars between the East ... Read more
 
2024

GOLDEN BUDDHA

Columns and statues to see
4/5
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Near where the three borders meet, a huge golden Buddha statue and elephant monument dominate the city and the Mekong River. The seated Buddha statue stands on a massive boat-shaped platform, adorned with colorful stained glass and gilding. The Buddha's full name is Phra Chiang Saen Si Phaendin, and it was built by a Sino-Thai foundation. It is an emblematic monument in the heart of the Golden Triangle. A few small shops can be found on the other side of the street.

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