Chiang Khan, a popular tourist destination in Loei Province, is a small yet captivating town. Known for its slow pace, charming atmosphere, and trendy vibe, Chiang Khan has long been on my travel list. Eager to experience its unique lifestyle and savor its culinary delights, I seized the opportunity to embark on an exploration of this enchanting town.

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My journey began with a train ride from Phichit to Phitsanulok. From there, I boarded a bus at Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 1, which travels to Loei and Udon Thani. The bus makes a stop at Phitsanulok Bus Terminal 2 to pick up additional passengers. Departures are scheduled for 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Passengers from nearby provinces such as Phichit, Nakhon Sawan, Tak, and Kamphaeng Phet can connect to this bus in Phitsanulok if direct services are unavailable. The journey takes approximately 4-5 hours and passes through Nakhon Thai, Dan Sai, Phu Ruea, Loei, and Udon Thani. Travelers from Bangkok can take a bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal that goes directly to Chiang Khan in Loei. Alternatively, flying to Loei and taking a connecting bus to Chiang Khan is another option.

From there, take a shared taxi from Loei to Chiang Khan. There are departures almost every hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Khan. I didn't know about this option until my return trip, and it was a pleasant surprise to enjoy the air conditioning. If you're planning a trip, inquire about the bus schedule. I'm not sure about the exact frequency. The shared taxi I took was a blue one with a clear sign. The journey took about an hour and a half, and the taxi was packed, so be prepared to stand. It was a bit tiring, but the scenery was worth it.

The first stop where the car parks is where skylab cars or three-wheeled vehicles are available. You can get off here, but I don't recommend taking a three-wheeled vehicle because it's close enough to walk comfortably. The car will then continue along the alleyway, which is a residential area rather than a walking street, but you can walk through it to reach the walking street. The car will stop at the TOT office. You can get off here and walk back up, or if you are too lazy to walk, you can take a three-wheeled vehicle, but I must say it's only a short distance. I don't remember which alleyway I got off at, but after a short walk, I arrived at the walking street. (Note: The picture of the parking spot is not the same as the picture of the walking street.) There are many accommodations available throughout the alleyway and on both sides of the street and the Mekong River. If you go on a weekday, you can find a place to stay on the spot, but if you go during a long holiday, it's a good idea to book in advance just in case.

The first night I stayed at "Baan Ta Ga Yai", a lovely homestay that felt like a home away from home, similar to visiting relatives in the countryside. The friendly grandfather was very kind and welcoming. The homestay provides bicycles for rent and motorcycles for hire. Guests who wish to offer alms in the morning can inform the grandfather in the evening, and he will prepare the offerings for them. If I recall correctly, each set costs 50 baht.

The grandparents' house is located in Soi 16, next to the walking street. There are two types of rooms available, both with air conditioning. The rooms with private bathrooms cost 800 baht per night, while the rooms with shared bathrooms cost 600 baht per night. This is considered a good deal. I stayed in a room with a shared bathroom because I was traveling alone. If you go with two people, the cost per person is only a few hundred baht. There is a seating area in the morning where you can enjoy free coffee and Ovaltine.

The living room area feels just like home, haha. Walking to the other side, there's a balcony with a view of the walking street. I didn't take a picture of it, though.

The room is very spacious and resembles a homestay. It comes with two bottles of water, towels, and soap.

The room has a TV and the air conditioner is very cold. The bathroom is downstairs, just a short walk away. The bathroom is very clean.

In the evening, take a walk to watch the sunset by the Mekong River, or you can also go for a bike ride.

In the evening, many people come to walk and cycle around here.

The atmosphere is like this. Looking across the river, you will see the country of Laos.

There are many beautiful, artistic, and cool photo spots, but I only captured a few of them.

You will definitely meet Sergeant Green and Sergeant White. Feel free to take photos with them.

We strolled around, taking photos as we went, and by the time we realized it was evening, we were at the walking street.

Grilled Mekong River prawns with sticky rice. Let me tell you, if you go there, you have to try it. It's the best!

Grilled shrimp and crab
The grilled shrimp comes in two sizes, large and small. They have a salty, savory flavor and are incredibly satisfying to chew. One skewer is definitely not enough!
The crab is also crispy and salty, with a satisfying crunch when you bite into it. Give it a try, you won't regret it!

Freshly wrapped Mieng Kam, 10 baht per stick. Delicious taste, full of ingredients, sour, sweet, salty, and savory.

This crispy rice pancake is amazing. It's soft and melts in your mouth. I love it!

Other dishes that caught my eye were grilled oysters, Isaan sausage, fermented pork sausage, dancing shrimp, minced snail salad, and fried insects, all of which looked delicious.
The one I really wanted to try was the "dông dẳng" salad, but I ended up being too full to try it. 555

Thai desserts are also delicious.

I've never heard of "luk chok" before. They say it only comes around once every 30 years. I was skeptical, but I had to try it for myself. It kind of looks like tapioca, but the taste is indescribable. It's chewy and firm, but not quite crispy. In the end, I'm glad I tried it, but I wouldn't say it's a must-have.

There are many clothing and souvenir shops to choose from.

A wide variety of adorable clothes and beautiful outfits are available for purchase as souvenirs at numerous stores.

A small bag would make a lovely gift.

The shop was packed with people, so I wanted to try it out. I walked back and forth, but there were still a lot of people, so I didn't get to try it in the end. 555

Cool and stylish coffee shop and store.

The ATM of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is still adorable.

There are many cool and stylish photo spots, but I only took a few photos.

Accommodation options are plentiful along both sides of the walking street, with choices ranging from street-facing to those nestled along the Mekong River. During peak season, booking in advance is recommended. However, for weekdays or off-season periods, finding a place upon arrival should be effortless.

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This is amazing! Draft beer and jelly beer, sip and walk around. I must say, it's fantastic. Haha.

Even the bank is cute, beautiful, white, and mixed-race. Oh, I'm not supposed to say that, haha. 5555

The next morning, I woke up at 5:00 AM, took a shower, and quickly rode my motorbike to Phu Tok. I parked my motorbike at the bottom of the mountain because there was a shuttle service available for 25 baht per person.

The early morning was not very foggy, and the wind was quite strong. There were a lot of people, and it was difficult to find a place to set up the camera. Luckily, there was a space left, so I was able to set it up.

In the late morning, a thin mist may appear, not much, but still beautiful in its own way.

The sun rises over Phu Tok in the morning.

The weather is not too cold, it is pleasantly cool.

There are many photo spots, but be prepared to wait in line as it gets crowded.

There is also a Buddha statue on top of Phu Tok.

The atmosphere seems a bit lonely, wouldn't it be nice to have someone by your side... Daydreaming is done, time to go down the mountain, haha.

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I then rode a motorbike to Kaeng Kut Ku.

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The rapids have shops selling clothes and souvenirs.

The view from this angle is beautiful, isn't it?

Khood Khuu Rapids is a large rapid in Thailand. It has a long rock formation that stretches across the Mekong River. When the water level is low, the rock formation becomes clearly visible.

The view is beautiful.

Tourists can enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Mekong River. Along the riverbank, there are restaurants offering grilled fish, grilled chicken with orange salad, and papaya salad.

Next, visit Wat Si Khun Mueang, an ancient temple in Chiang Khan. It is a must-visit for tourists who want to pay respects to the Buddha and seek blessings.

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Wat Tha Kok is another ancient temple in Chiang Khan. It is said that this temple has been with Chiang Khan for more than 200 years.

In the late afternoon, people often come to the Mekong River promenade to stroll or cycle. There are many accommodations along the riverbank.

The second night, I stayed at Chiangkhan River Green Hill, a newly opened accommodation with a raw atmosphere. It is located near the Chiang Khan Walking Street, Kudu Kudu Rapids, and Phu Tok.

- For those with their own vehicles, simply open your GPS and follow the directions. For those without a car, upon arriving in Chiang Khan, you can take a skylab or a three-wheeled taxi from the bus station or Chiang Khan Walking Street to get here. The fare is approximately 100 baht.

The lower zone offers accommodation in the form of rooms for 2,300 baht per night.

The camping-style accommodation I stayed in was a tepee located on the upper level, costing 1990 baht per night.

The glamping tent is equipped with a comfortable bed and air conditioning, ensuring a cool and pleasant stay even during the day.

The cabin includes towels, face towels, a hot water kettle, tea and coffee, snacks, a toothbrush, a toiletry bag for showering, and slippers.

Relaxing and chilling out

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The atmosphere is like this, with a view of the mountains and the Mekong River.

A pleasant evening atmosphere

The large dome tent costs 2790 baht per night. There are several available.

The view from here is amazing. You can see the mountains and the Mekong River. The atmosphere is very good.

There are also separate tents below.

Let's take a look at the bathroom. The bathroom is clearly divided into male and female sections. The toilet and shower are separated within the bathroom.

The bathroom is equipped with a water heater, shower gel, shampoo, and a hairdryer.

This area will be a restaurant zone. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner restaurant zone will be open until 10:00 PM.

The accommodation offers a free shuttle service to Chiang Khan Walking Street at around 6:00 PM.

Evening atmosphere ^^

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The atmosphere is great, I must say.

The night sky is clear, and the stars are visible if the clouds don't cover them.

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The morning atmosphere is a bit cool, with a light mist in the air.

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Sipping coffee in the morning, watching the mist.

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The accommodation provides e-taek and golf cart services to transport guests from the bottom to the dome accommodation.

There is a flower garden for taking pictures. If there is a model, it will be super cool.

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I forgot to mention that the accommodation price includes breakfast. The breakfast on the day I went had fried eggs and bread, and the other parts were a buffet, such as rice porridge, salad, bread, and fruit.

The fried egg is delicious.

The accommodation provided a shuttle to Chiang Khan at 11:00 AM, but I requested an earlier departure at 8:00 AM, which they kindly accommodated. The service was exceptional throughout my stay.

- On my return trip, I took a Nakhornchai Air bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to the bus terminal in Loei. From there, I boarded another bus back to Phitsanulok. Buses from Loei to Phitsanulok depart at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:00 PM, as indicated on the sign. I'm unsure if there are afternoon departures. This concludes my 3-day, 2-night trip to Chiang Khan.
* I hope this review provides valuable insights for those planning a similar trip to Chiang Khan.

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