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District of Thailand
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Chiang Khong (เชียงของ) is a riverside border town in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand. It is mainly visited for its ferries across the Mekong to Huay Xai in Laos.
Great food done right. Really friendly owners.
Run for 25 years by a very nice lady who talks with farangs and provides good food.
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Large, very clean rooms with fan or air-con, hot water, Wi-Fi, veranda with scenic river views. Family-owned by very friendly people.
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Dorms, single, and double rooms, and bungalows, all with hot showers. Overlooks the Mekong. Free pickup at bus stop. Free ride to border in morning. You can learn Thai cooking here or have a Thai massage. Free Wi-Fi. English spoken. Ask for Maleewan.
Dorms, single, double, triple rooms.
Hot showers, river views, some rooms with air-con.
16-bed dorm 150 baht/night. Single 250. Twin/Double 350.
The riverfront area can be seen on foot but it's worth getting a tuk-tuk or taxi for the trip out to the bus station.
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