Take Time to Explore Chiang Karn

Posted by Mr Tuk Tuk on January 21st, 2011 filed in Travel destinations

A little known, but absolutely beautiful town in Thailand that any adventurous tourist should visit is Chiang Karn. Chiang Karn is found in the northeastern part of Thailand in the stunning Loei province. It is right near the border of Laos, and visitors can actually go over for a day and enjoy the border town in Laos. The Mekong River flows through Chiang Karn, making it a particularly attractive and peaceful part of the country to visit.

Tourism is starting to pick up, but as of yet it is still a relatively untouched part of the country where you can enjoy a real taste of traditional country lifestyle in Thailand. There are some wonderful local products that you can sample in Chiang Karn. Many people love to eat khanom jeen in Chiang Karn, which is a delicious white noodle that is enjoyed with various curries on top.

At night you can head to the Walking Street which is line with all kinds of stores selling everything from local Thai sweets, to souvenirs, handicrafts, and cds. The best thing is that this walking street won’t be out to rip you off, and the friendly locals will make the experience even more enjoyable than any walking street you’ve been to in the famous tourist destinations of Thailand.

Some historic and traditional temples are also found in Chiang Karn. Some of the most famous include Wat Si Khun Muang, which has some interesting Lanna style artwork and architectural features.

Getting to Chiang Karn is easy. Simply take a bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal and that will take you directly to Chiang Karn. The trip does take around nine or ten hours, but with a luxury VIP bus on offer, this is not necessarily a bad thing.