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Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)

Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma) — region in Myanmar (Burma), known for opium & heroin crisis, formerly Burma. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Region

Why go

  • Known for opium & heroin crisis, formerly Burma.
  • Served by Tachileik Airport (THL).

History

Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma) is a region in Myanmar (Burma). We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

Tachileik Airport (THL) 7.6 km to the centre
Tachileik, 17, MM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Bagan, Air Mandalay) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Heho, Kengtung, Mandalay, Yangon (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Bokeo International Airport (BOR) 33 km to the centre
Ton Phueng, BK, LA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mong Hsat Airport (MOG) 65 km to the centre
Mong Hsat, 17, MM — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ban Huoeisay Airport (HOE) 62 km to the centre
Huay Xai, BK, LA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Lao Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Vientiane (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Lao Airlines QV (ATR 72) · 1 route: Vientiane

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Mong Hpayak Airport 44 km to the centre
Mong Hpayak, 17, MM
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Tachileik — Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)
Tachileik — Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma)
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tachileik Airport (THL); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: THL has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Heho, Kengtung, Mandalay, Yangon).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Golden Triangle, Myanmar (Burma). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.