Baandin Laguna Resort

Baandin Laguna, a uniquely natural resort with cottages built from clay, covered by leaf roofs, surrounded by mountains, rice fields and morning fog.
Ready to serve you with double or twin bed rooms with Baliness style bathrooms, a seminar room. Relax with Hydro - Therapy by non-chlorinated salt water spa jet swimming pool.
Baandin Laguna Resort "Cool in summer, warm in winter." Close to tourist attractions : Doi Tung Royal Villa and Garden, Golden Triangle, Hall of Opium, Northern (Lanna) ruins, and Maesai shopping street. "Stay with us, no attraction is out of reach"

Travel Attraction

Doi Tung Doi Tung is gone of the most famous tourist destinations of Chiang Rai Province. Several places can be seen on “Doi Tung Palace” such as the palace of the King’s Mother which was built fusing Lanna and Swiss architectural styles. Then there is “the Mae Fah Luang garden”, the most beautiful park of the country. The Doi Tung Royal Villa was the first residence of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinakarindra,the Princess Mother,built under her supervision.Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother and her daughter,Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana,gave the architects a concept of simplicity and multi-functionality for the Royal Villa construction Started on December 26,1987 with a traditional northern Thai ceremony(called “pok Sao Huen”)of planting the main house pillar.The Royal Villa incorporates architectural elements from Switzerland,where Her Royal Highness lived for many years,and from northern Thaior Lanna culture.Her Royal Highness used the Royal Villa as a base to oversee work in the Doi Tung Development Project.
*About 45 minutes by Car from Baandin Laguna Resort.

The Golden TriangleTravel approximately 9 kilometers north of old town Chiang Saen, along the road parallel to the Mekong River to the area where the borders of Thailand, Myanmar and Laos converge. This area where the Mekong River meets the Ruak River is locally referred to as "Sop Ruak". Within this area are remains of many ancient places and structures attesting to the fact that the area had been settled by people in the past. It is also the area where various legends concerning the Lanna ancestors originate.
*About 15 minutes by Car from Baandin Laguna Resort.

Hall of Opium, Golden Triangle ParkThe Hall of Opium at the Golden Triangle Park houses several sections to be explored and various exhibitions to be contemplated. For example, the 5,600 square-meter Hall of Opium presents An Invitation to the Mysterious World of Opium from Darkness to Light, the history of opium as of 5,000 years ago from its natural properties to its uses. It traces opium's global journey through trade routes in the age of imperialism, culminating in the Opium Wars-an event that disgraced both winners and losers that led to the fall of the Manchu Dynasty. It also features Siamese wisdom in confronting the West and the eventual control of opium problems.
*About 10 minutes by Car from Baandin Laguna Resort.

Chiang Saen National MuseumLocated in old town Chiang Saen, this museum exhibits artifacts excavated locally including a well-known Chiang Saen-style bronze Buddha image and Lanna Thai artifacts. Inscription stones from Phayao and Chiang Saen itself can be found in the museum. In addition, there are exhibitions of indigenous art objects of the Thai Yai, Thai Lu and other hill tribes. These items include musical instruments, ornaments and opium-smoking accessories. The museum is open on Wednesdays through Sundays from 9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m., except on national holidays.
*About 20 minutes by Car from Baandin Laguna Resort.

Mae SaiMae Sai which is about 62 kilometers from the provincial seat on Highway No. 110 is Thailand's northern-most district. Mae Sai borders on Myanmar's Tha Khi Lek marked by the Mae Sai River with a bridge spanning both sides. Foreign visitors are allowed to cross over to Tha Khi Lek market by presenting their passports and paying a fee at the Mae Sai immigration checkpoint. In addition, there are tour services to Chiang Tung in Myanmar, which is approximately 160 kilometers north by road.
*About 15 minutes by Car from Baandin Laguna Resort.