Time stands still in Chieng Khan - Day 2

Way of morning life at Chieng Kan - food offerings to a Buddhist monk


Although, the name of this small district is quite “scary” for any unmarried Thai ladies. Since Khan (beam) or “คาน” in Thai slang means getting to be an old maid.

Not so long ago the area's popular was mostly for foreigner. Hardly any Thai tourists. Today it is growing into a popular travel destination for local Thai people.


Our pre-breakfast at the fresh market


Renting a bicycle is another alternative to explore this small quaint district. However we prefer a leisurely tour on foot, alternating among taking photos, shopping for some souvenirs and whetting our appetite every 5-10 steps.


Chieng Khan offers the kick back in time for me to thirty years ago when I was little and spent my holidays with my grandpa and grandma in my birth town, northern of Thailand. The feel of yesteryear still hangs heavy in Chieng Khan. These local ladies have just got back from making merit to the monks at their friend’s house.


Walk along the boardwalk along the river’s edge.


We again have the Vietnamese noodle as our main breakfast at the same place.


And time to chill out at this souvenir and guest house – Baan Dok Fai (บ้านดอกฝ้าย).
“Taking shoes off” is another traditional way of life here.

Maybe the owner should consider serving the Tiger herbal drink in this Liverpool glass for LFC since the team has lost most of the game in this season. (Note: Tiger herbal drink (น้ำใบบัวบก) is considered very effective for healing).


Stroll down the street and again we get another t-shirts at IdeaDD shop.


Our girl-gang t-shirts.


Our lunch at the same place.


Plenty of guesthouses for tourists to choose from.


Afternoon break with Thai desserts at Pa Fong (ป้าฟอง) at the fresh market.




A floating home with thatched roof in sun set.

And that should be all for my two-day trip in Chieng Khan, but definitely a place to go back to rejuvenate from time to time.