Natural features: Chiang Khan is one of many places in Thailand that has abundant natural resources. It has four National Protected Forest Areas. However, the main feature as a tourist attraction is Mekong River. Chiang Khan is located where the Mekong River reconnects with Thailand to form the border with Laos. Therefore, the river itself provides a stunning view
with the backdrop of mountain ranges in Laos on the opposite side of the river. Moreover, the river at this point has rapids. These rapids, comprising of large boulders in the middle of the Mekong River spread across almost its entire width. The best time to view the rapids is between February and May.