Important Travel Notice: Mong La Border Status Update
Please be advised that the border checkpoint to Mong La (Eastern Shan Special Region 4) is currently temporarily closed for international tourism. Cross-border travel and overland tours are currently operating safely and normally up to Chiang Tung (Kengtung) city only.
🌟 Recommended Alternative Active Tour:
Chiang Tung & Wat Ban Aen Heritage Tour 3D2N (7,800 THB)
Deep dive into Tai Khün culture, Wat Jom Kham, Nong Tung Lake, misty Doi Mei hill station, and the ancient Wat Ban Aen.
🌟 3-Country Border ExpeditionThailand – Myanmar – China BorderCurated by iChiangrai Travel
Chiang Tung & Mong La Border Expedition (3 Days 2 Nights)
The 3 Days 2 Nights Chiang Tung – Mong La overland tour connects Chiang Rai, Tachileik, Chiang Tung (Kengtung), and Mong La (Shan State Special Region 4). Immerse yourself in the timeless Tai Khün Buddhist heritage, tranquil crater lakes, mountain tribal markets, and the dynamic Sino-Myanmar frontier town of Mong La with iChiangrai's licensed cross-border specialists.
⏱️ Duration
3 Days 2 Nights (Round-Trip Van)
💰 Package Price
8,800 THB / Person
🚐 Transport
Private VIP Air-Conditioned Van
📍 Rendezvous
Mae Sai Border / CEI Airport
📸 Authentic Highlights from our Chiang Tung & Mong La Expeditions
🏛️ Wat Phra That Jom Kham: The Spiritual Heart of Chiang Tung
⛰️ Doy Mork Kham Golden Stupa Overlooking the China Border
⛩️ Grand Gateway to Mong La (Eastern Shan Special Region 4)
🌅 Scenic Views of Nong Tung Lake & Ancient City Panorama
🛍️ Lively Morning Market: Tai Khün, Tai Lue & Tribal Traditions
🏛️ Anti-Opium Memorial Museum & Golden Triangle History
✨ Tour Highlights
1. Sacred Wat Jom Kham & Nong Tung Lake
Worship at the revered golden pagoda, view the centuries-old One Tree Hill, and stroll along the serene lake.
2. Mong La Special Region 4
Experience the bustling Sino-Myanmar frontier town, visit Doy Mork Kham Stupa, and view the Xishuangbanna border.
3. Tai Khün Heritage & Morning Market
Explore the vibrant central market, taste traditional local dishes like Khao Ram Fuen, and admire Wat In's crown Buddha.
4. Anti-Opium Memorial Museum
Discover the compelling story of how the Golden Triangle transitioned into an active trade corridor.
📅 Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary (3D2N)
Day 1: Mae Sai Border – Tachileik – Chiang Tung (Lunch / Dinner)
07:30 AM: Meet at Mae Sai Border Checkpoint (Chiang Rai). The iChiangrai team assists with border pass and passport clearance into Tachileik, Myanmar.
08:30 AM: Board our private VIP air-conditioned van and commence the scenic mountain drive through the Shan Hills towards Chiang Tung.
12:00 PM: Arrive in Chiang Tung. Enjoy a local Shan/Tai Khün lunch at a traditional restaurant (Meal 1).
01:30 PM: Visit Wat Phra That Jom Kham, the revered golden hilltop stupa, and One Tree Hill with its monumental 200+ year-old Dipterocarpus tree offering panoramic city views.
03:30 PM: Tour Wat In (Wat Inthakhin) to admire the crowned royal Buddha and take a sunset stroll around Nong Tung Lake.
06:30 PM: Welcome dinner (Meal 2) and hotel check-in in Chiang Tung. Rest at leisure.
Day 2: Chiang Tung – Morning Market – Mong La Special Region 4 – Doy Mork Kham (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
06:30 AM: Experience the lively Chiang Tung Morning Market. Observe ethnic Tai Khün, Tai Lue, and Akha villagers trading produce, and try local snacks and tea.
07:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (Meal 3) and check out.
08:30 AM: Journey northward through mountain valleys to Mong La (Eastern Shan Special Region 4) on the China border.
11:30 AM: Ascend to Doy Mork Kham Golden Pagoda for sweeping views of the Sino-Burmese border and surrounding landscape.
12:30 PM: Authentic Yunnanese Chinese lunch in Mong La (Meal 4).
02:00 PM: Visit the Anti-Opium Memorial Museum, photograph the monumental Mong La City Gateway, and explore border commercial areas.
06:30 PM: Dinner in Mong La (Meal 5), experience the vibrant night atmosphere, and check into our hotel in Mong La.
Day 3: Mong La – Chiang Tung – Tachileik Market – Mae Sai, Thailand (Breakfast / Lunch)
07:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (Meal 6) and check out.
08:00 AM: Return journey southward via Chiang Tung to Tachileik.
12:30 PM: Lunch in Tachileik (Meal 7).
01:45 PM: Souvenir and local handicraft shopping at Tachileik Border Market and Sai Lom Joy Market.
03:30 PM: Complete immigration formalities and cross back to Mae Sai, Chiang Rai with wonderful memories.
✅ Package Inclusions
2 Nights standard hotel accommodation (1 night Chiang Tung + 1 night Mong La, twin sharing)
Private VIP air-conditioned transportation throughout Myanmar and Special Region 4
Border checkpoint entry permits and Special Region 4 clearance documentation
All 7 specified meals (2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners)
Professional licensed English/Thai-speaking tour guide
Travel accident insurance coverage in accordance with tourism regulations
ℹ️ Exclusions & Travel Requirements
Airfare or transportation to/from the meeting point in Mae Sai / Chiang Rai
Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, international phone calls)
Gratuities/tips for guide and driver based on personal satisfaction
Passport: Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry (copy required 7-10 days prior)
Currencies Accepted: Thai Baht (THB) and Chinese Yuan (CNY) are widely accepted
Direct Cross-Border Tour Operator
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