Why this ride
A dense sequence of passes, valleys and viewpoint roads. It also links naturally to Golden Triangle cultural landscape.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Mae Salong and Golden Triangle Loop
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 125 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 1 h 42
- Journey
- Recorded itinerary
Distance and timing basis
The recorded total and the leg detail need reconciliation. Inspect the leg notes before using this record for timing or navigation. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
Reading history stays on this device. My road watch requires a separate selection; opening it does not subscribe this ride.
Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Access context
Verify local licence, insurance, smoke season and road condition. Specific flag: border proximity; smoke season.
Seasonal context
Nov-Feb
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai lies on the Kok river in the far north of Thailand, a calm, tidy provincial city that has the foothills of the Shan Plateau on one side and the broad plain on the other. It was founded in 1262 by King Mengrai, who went on to found Chiang Mai too, and the old Lanna kingdom left a distinct culture, with its own script, its own cooking and its own temple style. The clock tower in the centre, a gold and white confection, lights up in changing colours every evening, and the night bazaar is a pleasant spot for a bowl of khao soi, curried noodles topped with crispy noodles, the dish of the north.
Read the complete Chiang Rai write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Chiang Rai sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Mae Sai.
2. Mae Sai
Planning note
Mae Sai comes up 59 km in. Next is Chiang Rai.
3. Chiang Rai
Return visit. Read the place description above.
Read the complete Chiang Rai write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
125 km in you reach Chiang Rai.