Planning a ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong, trying to stay on the 'backroads as much as possible.

 

Looks like the first leg will be CM to Phan,  118 to Mae Katchan, going east on 120 to Wang Nua (or Wang Nuea)

There's a road going north there, shows #1303 on my new Golden Triangle map, viaMichelen shows it as Thanon Kuhn Wang.

 

At Wang Kaeo, veers east to Wang Charoen (4059) and then north to Mae Hit and through Ngaw Tao.

 

Joins with 3186 just before Ban Pang Ko Sai, and a few K past Ngaw Tao connects with 2109 that goes east to Phan, on hwy 1.

 

Anyone know about those roads, roadwork etc. and any suggestions? Solo trip, riding a nearly new Honda SH150 i

 

Thanks,

 

DS

I went from Chiang Rai up to the town at the Burma border (Mae Sai?) then down to the Golden Triangle, then to Chiang Khong. Then went through the town and took the circular back roads back to Chiang Rai. A very enjoyable day. 

 

Before entering Chian Khong there is a cool cafe on a hill overlooking the Mekong river across to Laos. There is a Laotian town across the river from Chiang Khong. A nice cafe in Chiang Khong was cafe de Lao ( I think that was the name) ... beautiful food and fantastic peach ice tea. 

 

Enjoy your trip.