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.