The town called Chiang Khan is located 150 kilometers west of Nongkhai. Chiang Khan is located on the Mekong river and is far from tourist popular destinations.
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Chiang Khan is well known for its "KAENG KHUT KHU"
rapids.
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The "KUT KUT" rapids are more impressive during the rainy
season when the mekong is at its peak level. Immersed in and smoothed
by the rushing water for countless years, the rocks produce multi-colored
scenes of unique beauty.
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For temples amateurs, Chiang Khan temples have an unique
architecture with Laotian roofs. Such architecture can be found
in Luang Prabang in Laos.
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Some temples in Chiang Khan contain beautiful old Thai typical
houses.
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Chiang Khan is a calm town. It has beautiful temples. For people
searching for real insertion in Thai culture and society far the glittering
South, it is the right place.
Chiang Khan is part of Loei province, famous for its
natural parks.
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Such roofs reminds of Laotian roofs in Vientiane. Laos is just
in front of Chiang Khan. The Mekong is the natural
border between Laos and Thailand.
During the hot and dry season, the Mekong level can be very low.
In some locations, it is even possible to cross the river and go from
Thailand to Laos by walking on sand islets.
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