Chiang Khong

Chiang Khong Chiang Rai is a small peaceful district on the bank of Mekong opposite Huaixai of Laos.
Chiang Khong  is  141 kilometres from Chiang Rai or some 55 kilometres from Chiang Saen on highway No.1129 to the east. 
Chiang Khong is noted as the place where  Pla Buk,
[ the giant catfish ] is caught the fishing season is from  mid-january to may 
The Chiang Khong Chiang Rai  fishery station is able to inseminate and breed this largest fresh-water fish Fingerlings bred here have been released in several rivers. Sightseeing trip 
by boat are available to view the scenery and life  along the Mekong. A stop can be made at Ban Hat Bai, a Thai Lu community noted for making beautiful local material. To cross over  the Huai Xai town in Laos, 
contact  the  immigration or tour agencies  in Chiang Khong  

Recommend a trip to Chiang Khong 2 ways.

By bus to the bus station in Chiang Rai A bus to Chiang Khong bus is red. It takes about 3 hours.

Flights from Bangkok to Chiang Rai Airport.
Chiang Rai airport, the airport taxi service is delivered at Chiang Khong.
It takes about 1.30 hours.