The district can be reached by taking Highway No. 110 from Chiang Rai for some 30 kilometres. Then take a right turn onto Highway No. 1016 and proceed on for another 30 kilometres.
By ship
By ship
It's also possible to charter a boat carrying up to 8 people along the Mekong to Chiang Khong 1.5 hrs for around 1500 baht, or up to Sop Ruak Golden Triangle for less around 40 min.