Must-see attractions in Chiang Khan

  • Wat Si Khun Mueang

    Chiang Khan

    The bóht (ordination hall) at Wat Si Khun Mueang, which probably dates to the Rama III era, is mostly Lao-style (in particular, note the sweeping roof),…

  • Phu Thok

    Chiang Khan

    In the cool season, people head from Chiang Khan to nearby Phu Thok mountain for sunrise and 'sea of fog' views. If you don't have your own vehicle, ask…

  • Kaeng Khut Khu

    Chiang Khan

    With the mountains making an attractive backdrop, this famous bend in the Mekong, and its small set of rapids, is a popular stop for visitors. You can…

  • Phu Chang Noi

    Chiang Khan

    It's not nearly as tall as Phu Tok, but the view of the Mekong and mountains from here is still impressive, and it's a good sunset-watching spot. A road…

  • Wat Tha Khok

    Chiang Khan

    Wat Tha Khok was founded in 1852 and contains an elaborate but slightly gaudy bóht from the 1960s. Check out the ceiling inside and the angels emerging…

  • Wat Mahathat

    Chiang Khan

    Wat Mahathat, in the centre of town, is Chiang Khan's oldest temple. The bóht, constructed in 1654, has a new roof over old walls, with a faded old mural…