Chiang Khong Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district in Chiang Rai province, Thailand
About Chiang Khong
Chiang Khong is a small, sleepy town with one main road and no night life. It has a Friday market, a lot of temples, a craft village with a busy market and a temple. The weather is most pleasant from Oct-Jan, but the Giant Catfish Festival on 18 April is a cultural highlight. The Mekong giant catfish, one of the world's largest freshwater fish, is regarded with reverence in Thai folklore, and it is afforded special rituals and offerings. Fewer tourists spend time in Chiang Khong these days because of the new bridge to Laos outside of town, and because the ferry to Laos is forbidden to foreigners. Due to its location, the district forms a gateway to Laos, including the popular slow boat to Luang Prabang. Also bus travel on Asian Highway 3 from BanHuay Xaiacross the river to Boten at the Chi
Where to Eat in Chiang Khong
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bamboo Mexican
- 🍴Name unknown
- 🍴Nang Nuan
Where to Stay in Chiang Khong
- 🏨Baan Pak Pon
- 🏨Baan Rimtaling Cafe & Stay
- 🏨Ban Fai Guesthouse
- 🏨Ban Rim Khong
- 🏨Ban Tammila
- 🏨Chiangkhong Green Inn
Chiang Khong Travel Guide Sections
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