Chiang Khan – peaceful authentic city in Loei

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Chiang Khan : Really nice place on the Mekong

I just spent one full day in Chiang Khan. What a wonderful place in Loei province. It is really different… The main attraction, beside the mekong, is the walking street at night. Tons of nice shops, and the kept the old wood houses. Really beautiful. We had a nice room with a view on the Mekong. Most guesthouses or hotels will provide free bicycles to ride around the city. There isn’t much to do: eat, drink, massage, shop. But it’s a really nice city. There is a great restaurant with Luang Prabang food on the main street. They have this place for generations and their grandparents or great-grandparents come from Luang Prabang. Highly recommended. Chiang Khan is a place like you don’t see often in Thailand. Most guest-house will give you a bicycle for free and you can ride the city. There isn’t much to see, but just relax, enjoy the Mekong, cafes and life.   More pictures of Chiang Khan on Flickr:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/50651722@N03/sets/72157628633673795/ You will find a list of guest-houses here: http://isaan.com/forum/index.php/topic,3842.msg3842.html#msg3842  

Visitor Tips

Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.

Getting There

Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.

About Isaan Cuisine

The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.

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