Chiang Khan has maintained its traditional identity by ensuring that buildings in the town centre keep to a traditional Thai wooden style. As you walk through the main streets you will see Hotels, restaurants, Banks, retails outlets all having their own Thai traditional style that fits in so well and makes walking through Chiang Khan interesting and picturesque.
Traders along the main tourist street open for business at around 4pm, by 5pm the street is a bustle of people looking for bargains. The weekends are usually very busy.
Just next to this main street is the Mekong River, there are boat trips available at Chiang Khan, so you can take a relaxing trip along the Mekong River taking in views of the banks of Thailand and Loas, which is only a short distance across the river.
Sunset on the Mekong River is a must see. As the sun set approaches the birds on the river take off in groups looking for a place to rest for the night. The setting sun provides a beautiful orange glow across the river along the banks of Thailand and Loas. A great photo opportunity.
As you approach Chiang Khan from Loei there is a temple on one of the hills just before the town that gives a great panoramic view of the valley and Chiang Khan itself. The temple gives you an opportunity to admire a beautiful Buddha statue and have a great photo opportunity.