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Thailand: A Yunnanese Chinese caravan of 'Chin Haw' traders camped near Chiang Khong, late 19th century.

Thailand: A Yunnanese Chinese caravan of 'Chin Haw' traders camped near Chiang Khong, late 19th century.

Yunnanese Chinese muleteers have for several centuries been the traders of the 'Golden Triangle' formed by the junction between Burma, China, Laos and Thailand. Travelling as far afield as Moulmein in Burma, Chengdu in China, Luang Prabang in Laos, Chiang Mai in Thailand and Lhasa in Tibet, they have long been indomitable caravan masters and today continue to thrive in motorized long distance commerce.

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