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Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp is a stunning luxury hotel, set on a sylvan hillside above the Mekong River, an hour north of Chiang Rai. The accommodation comprises of 61 rooms and suites, all with balconies, teak wood floors and decorated with northern Thai objects and textiles. The infinity pool has superb Mekong views, and there’s a first-rate spa and two excellent restaurants, one serving spicy northern Thai and the other surprisingly good Italian.
There is an abundance of activities on offer at the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp. Guests can visit Chiang Rai and the neighbouring countries by longtail boat. Nearby is the Hall of Opium, showcasing a fascinating history of the region. Rising 2,000 metres above sea level is Doi Tung, a revered mountain and home to several historical sites. To the north is Chiang Sean, once the ancient Lanna capital, and now a historical park, complete with awe-inspiring ancient monuments.
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24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFitness CentreGardenMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi Available
Nov-Mar
34°C
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GMT+ 4
United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Location Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa is ideally located at the convergence of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos known as the Golden Triangle, nearby the northern city Chiang Rai. The resort sits on a lush hillside on the Thailand side of the border, looking out over the romantic landscape that has been inspiring writers and artists for centuries.
Getting there 11-hour international flight to Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport, followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport. Anantara Golden Triangle is around a 70-minute drive from the airport.
When to go The best time to visit Chiang Rai is between October and April. The monsoon season traditionally begins in May and lasts through to October, with July to September usually being the time of heaviest rain. The hottest month is April, when temperatures can hit the 40s. The cooler months of November to January will be a good time to travel if you don't like the heat, with the average day temperature slightly below 30°C.
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