Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 702 Th Phahonyothin; admission 100B; 8.30am-4.30pm Wed-Sun)
Near the town
entrance, this museum is a great source of local information considering its relat-
ively small size.
MEKONG RIVER TRIPS
Five-passenger speedboats leave from the waterfront jet to Sop Ruak (per boat
one-way/return 500/600B, one hour).
River Cruise
Sleeping
CHIANG SAEN RIVER HILL HOTEL $$
( 0 5365 0826;
www.chiangsaenriverhill.net
;
714 Th Sukapibansai; r incl breakfast
1200B; )
Although the pink exterior and floor tiles don't exactly complement the
northern-Thai furnishing touches, this is still probably the best place in town. Rooms
are large and equipped with TV, fridge and a small area for relaxing.
Hotel
Eating & Drinking
Cheap noodle and rice dishes are available at food stalls in and near the market on
the river road and along the main road through town from the highway, near the bus
stop. Evening food vendors set up at the latter location and stay open till around
midnight.
JINDA'S KITCHEN $
(Rte 1290; mains 20-130B; 8am-4pm)
This cosy roadside restaurant has been
serving up local dishes for more than 50 years. Try the famous northern noodle
dishes
kôw soy
or
ka
̀
·nŏ m jeen na
́
m nge
̀
e·o,
or choose a curry or homemade saus-
age from the English-language menu. Jinda's Kitchen is roughly halfway between
Chiang Saen and Sop Ruak.
Northern Thai
KIAW SIANG HAI $$
(no roman-script sign; 44 Th Rimkhong; mains 50-200B; 8am-8pm)
Serving the
workers of Chinese boats that dock at Chiang Saen, this authentic Chinese restaur-
ant prepares a huge menu of dishes in addition to the namesake noodle and
wonton dishes. Try the spicy Szechuan-style fried tofu or one of the Chinese herbal
soups. The restaurant can be located by the giant ceramic jars out front.
Chinese
