Time stands still in Chieng Khan - Day 1

Chieng Khan – a small district in Loei province, northeastern of Thailand. It is located on the Mekong river. One of the very popular destinations for “Travel in Thailand” at the moment. It is loaded with charm, peaceful and cultural enrichment. Perfect for the restful destination where time stands still and one prefers a couple of days for doing nothing…for our groups, our activities are only taking photos and eating.


A scenic view of Laos and the Mekong River from the Chiang Khan side.


Row of traditional wooden houses stretch out in the two-kilometer-long ribbon parallel to the river


This century old house is a must-take photos. Made of clay, cow dung and coated with lime.


Our first stop to shop is at LomRumPoei (ลมรำเพย).


From Bangkok Post
Constructed in 1942, Wat Si Khun Muang is a showcase of Lao architecture. It has a northern style Lan Chang Buddha image made of wood, purportedly much older than the temple, carved a century ago or more. There are also a number of murals at the entrance of the ordination hall depicting the 10 incarnations of Lord Buddha.


Life remains fairly slow here. We take time out to chill out at this coffee café and write some postcards to friends.


Walking out of that café, we all agree that it is also time to lunch. Although we just have quite a big morning meal with the deep-fried dough stick and Vietnamese noodle.


In the afternoon, we take the tuk-tuk (round trip Baht 50 per person) to Kaeng Hut Khu Papids.
Kaeng Khut Khu is an islet in the middle of the Mekong River, 3 kilometers from Chiang Khan District Office. Kaeng Khut Khu is well known for its colorful boulders that are clearly visible during the dry season and totally submerged in other seasons.


Wanna kill time - playing a game?


Try the deep fried and crunchy shrimp (กุ้งทอด)


Buy some glazed strips of coconut to take back home.


Sunset


Our dinner. Again at Luang Pra Bang restaurant.