3/09/2011

What to do in ChiangKhan, Thailand

Paying Respect to City Sacred Place
There are many temples to visit in Chiang Khan such as Wat Sri Khun Muang where you can find Lanna and Lanchang antique styles temple, Wat Phrabat Phu Kwai Ngern where is the home of a sacred giant Buddha's foot print.

Take a walk at Chai Khong Street
Chai Khong Street, the street that lies along the river is the perfect place to sit back and relax or ride a bicycle is also a great idea. There are a lot of lovely guesthouses and many other oldie & trendy shops are here for people to get some souvenir for their friends.
There are chill out restaurants and food stalls here, recommended foods are grilled sticky rice, deep-fried dough stick and steamed stuff bun because they are absolutely delicious. In addition, watching exceptional view of sunset on the bank of Mae Khong River is a must.

Making Merit with Sticky Rice
People gather around in the early morning to make merit to the monks. What is unique about making merit here is that people make merit with sticky rice. The picutre of people making merit can perfectly reflect that local people and religion are very tight.

Watching Cloud Sea on Phu Tok
This sunrise watching spot is 7 kilometers away from Chiang Khan.

Enjoy the View at Kang Kood Koo
A wide area of rock cataract in Mae Khong River is 3 kilometers away from Chiang Khan. The best time to take the river cruise is during February until May.