Share this page:

COVID-19 : some information, especially about transportation in Thailande are not accurate right now due to the modification of the frequency and timetables to cope with the decrease of passengers. Note that there are special measures in public places to limit the propagation of coronavirus in Thailand.

Places to visit in Chiang Khan

Home > Destinations in Thailand > To visit in Chiang Khan

What to see in Chiang Khan

Interesting to see in Chiang Khan is primarily the Mekong and the sunsets over the river (the sunrises depending on time of the year are also interesting), the traditional wooden houses and Chai Khong Road, the busiest and most preserved street of the city. Wat Si Khun Muang which is on the same street is a nice little temple that worth a quick visit. And of course, one thing to do in Chiang Khan is go for a walk on the riverfront. Note that a boat trip on the Mekong or trips to Phu Tok,a neighboring mountain offering a beautiful view, are possible (ask your accommodation).

Must-visits in Chiang Khan

River front

My opinion :

built on the banks of the Mekong River with Laos on the other side. It is a pleasant place to stroll and admire the sunsets. Very popular at the end of the afternoon.

Chai Khong Road

ชายโขง

My opinion :

and its wooden houses. It is the most emblematic street of Chiang Khan. It comes alive in the morning when Buddhist monks are receiving alms from locals and in the evening when the souvenir and clothes shops and restaurants get very crowded. The monks morning tour in Chiang Khan is one of the best known and largest in the country (except special events), especially on Sunday morning when hundreds of Thais come just for the occasion.

Tai Dam Village

บ้านพิพิธภัณฑ์ไทดำ

My opinion :

The Tai Dam house of Museum located 18 kilometers from Chiang Khan is a kind of eco-museum of this village dedicated to the local community that migrated from Vietnam more than a century ago. You will discover their traditions and participate in folk dances and live beautiful moments with the children happy and proud to introduce you to their culture.

Find a room in Chiang Khan

Other places to visit in Chiang Khan

Kaeng Khut Khu

Wat Mahathat

Wat Si Khun Muang

Other visits suggestions in Chiang Khan

Phu Tok
Phu Tok Mountain, 6 kilometers from Chiang Khan, is known as an extraordinary place to watch the sunrise often on a sea of mist in winter (December to March). At the top, you will find a Buddha image and a footbridge with superb views over the city, the Mekong River and the surroundings. A tuk-tuk ride to the parking where the songthaews going up to the summit park should cost you a hundred baht and then you will hve to pay 25 THB per person to go to the top.

Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Wat Thung Si Muang

This temple is mainly famous for its wooden library on stilts.

View details about Wat Thung Si Muang

Mae Klong Railway Market

Mae Klong is also named Samut Songkhram. The vendors fold the stalls back at each pass of the train.

View details about Mae Klong Railway Market

The Toad Museum

This 5-storey museum shaped as a giant toad was recently built and got very popular throughout the country. It is almost is as famous as Yasothon Rocket Festival now. Go have a look, the building...

View details about The Toad Museum

Amphawa community live museum

This small museum in the middle of Amphawa floating market is interesting because it hosts each weekend two amazing women who make bamboo hats or coconut palms hats and other objects in front of...

View details about Amphawa community live museum

Traveling in Thailand

FIND ACCOMMODATION

Find an hotel

Guesthouse Thailand

CHEAP FLIGHTS THAILAND

TRANSPORTS IN THAILAND

PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS

Visa rules

Health advice

Transports in Thailand

Type your departure city, your destination and the date of your trip.

Find accommodation in Thailand

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR 2020 IN THAILAND

We are one week away from Chinese New Year (January 25th, 2020) and despite a lot of mail and detailed information requests from various Tourist Offices in several cities, I unfortunately did not get all the details that I would have liked...

Read post