Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Wan Pong Kyainglap Golden Triangle New Bridge Remote
The 238-kilometer border between Laos and Myanmar is one of the world’s newest and most remote international crossings, a frontier that was sealed to foreigners until just a few years ago. It is a journey for the truly adventurous, a passage through a rugged and isolated part of the Golden Triangle region.
Opium Permit Sparse in Volatile Security Logistics
There is only one place for you to cross: the Wan Pong-Kyainglap Friendship Bridge. This bridge spans the Mekong River, connecting the two countries in a region that has historically been known for its inaccessibility and opium cultivation. The opening of the bridge is part of a larger plan to increase regional connectivity.