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 Kaeng Khut Khu
5 km downstream from Chiang Khan the rapids Kaeng Khut Khu, where you can picnick delicious Isanfood (kai-yang, som-tam, khao-niaw and kung-ten (dancing shrimps)).

Hueykrating lake
Excellent opportunities for swimming, picnic on a bamboo raft in a natural environment.

 Wats (temples)
Wat Mahathat, the oldest temple of Chiang Khan, 345 years
Wat Tha Khaek, about 334 years
Wat Machatimaram about 77 years

Tai Dam minority village
(BanNapanad) Tai Dam minority people, they live in a small village about 18 km. from Chiang Khan. Peacefull with their own history, culture and language. They originate from Vietnam, about 90 -100 years ago.

 Main Attractions Loei province

Phu Rua National park, nearly 1,375 metres above sealevel, 50 km. west of Loei on Highway 203. The parks mainpeak, Phu Rua or "Boat Mountain" has spectacular views.
Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary is known as the "Emerald of Isan", The highest peak in the province rising 1,570 metres above sealevel.
Phu Kradung National Park is one of Thailands best known nature preserves. The park is dominated by a large plateau covering 55 cq km. on top of a mountain that rises 1,350 metres above sealevel. The maintrail to the peak is a 6 km. walk that takes about three hours.

Main festivals
Phi Ta Khon, ghost festival in Dan Sai, is held in june.
Wax Prasat Parade and boat races, the end of the Buddhist Lent in October on the Mekhong River in Chiang Khan.



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