Chiang Khong - Gateway to Laos
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Chiang Khong is located on the far northern border of Thailand, directly across the the Mekong River from the Lao town of Houei Xai. A small, sleepy town with one main road and minimal night life, it has a Friday market, a lot of temples, a craft village with a busy market and a temple. The best time to visit is from October to January, or in April for the Giant Catfish Festival - when baby giant catfish are taken to the Mekong river and released.
Giant Mekong Catfish
The Giant Mekong Catfish is a critically endangered species. Chiang Khong has a Giant Catfish museum, and a festival in their honour occurs around April 18 each year (Songkran / Thai New Year). » Read more... Mekong Boat Trips
Chiang Khong is a popular tourist gateway in to Laos, especially to the World Heritage centre of Luang Prabang. Take the slow boat to Luang Prabang, two days on the mighty Mekong River. » Read more... Nearest Town: Chiang Saen
North: Chiang-Saen (85 kms)South: Phayao (120 kms)
East: Houei Xai, Laos (1 km)
West: Chiang Rai (125 kms)