Chiang Khan (เชียงคาน) is a small town in Loei Province of Thailand's Isaan region. It sits on the south bank of the Mekong River facing the Lao town of Xanamkhan.
Most people come to Chiang Khan to see the serenity of life lived at a slower pace. The best things to see are the old buildings and their seemingly untroubled inhabitants. Finish a busy day's idling by watching the sun set over the Mekong. If you wish to see a temple, Wat Si Khun Mueang should satisfy.
Wat Si Khun Mueang.
- Kaeng Khut Khu. Scenic cataracts and rapids. Cycle, go by boat trip or tuk-tuk.
Kaeng Khut Khu. Scenic cataracts and rapids. Cycle, go by boat trip or tuk-tuk.
Since about 2010 Chiang Kahn is a booming tourist village that is mainly visited by Thais. There are about 100 shops / restaurants at the road next to the river, some shops open late in the afternoon. There are a few riverside handicrafts stalls near the pier, and there's a 7-Eleven on a road parallel to the main street.
The local cuisine is heavily influenced by Lao flavours.
- Thai Immigration Office, 32 Moo 2 (32 หมู่ 2). Foreigners can't cross to Laos from Chiang Khan, but visa extensions are available.
Thai Immigration Office, 32 Moo 2 (32 หมู่ 2). Foreigners can't cross to Laos from Chiang Khan, but visa extensions are available.