The Chiang Khan Skywalk, also known as the Phu Khong Ngeo Skywalk (named after the large standing Buddha), is a relatively new structure that opened in December 2020. It is located in Ban Tha Dee Mi, a subdistrict of Pak Tom, about 20 kilometers from Chiang Khan City in Loei Province (northeast Thailand). The 80-meter-high glass walkway was built in front of a 19-meter-high standing Buddha. With its three circular sections, it offers breathtaking views of the Mekong and Yellow Rivers along the Thai-Laotian border. The Skywalk is 100 meters long and 2 meters wide. The two most popular times of day to visit the Chiang Khan Skywalk are sunrise, to admire the sea of ​​mist during the cold and wet season, and of course, sunset. A visit is not recommended for people with a fear of heights! Since its public opening, the site has undergone significant development. There's a parking lot with plenty of pickup trucks for the climb, an ATV rental, and even an elephant camp. A small amusement park with typical tourist flair is planned, which I personally don't like as much, even though the view is still beautiful. If possible, you should avoid the Chiang Khan Skywalk on weekends and holidays, as it's very popular with Thais who like to visit Chiang Khan and the Skywalk.

Open from 7 am to 6 pm. Admission: 60 THB including round-trip transport by pickup truck and the rental fee for a pair of velvet slippers for the Skywalk. I deliberately chose not to disclose the information about the elephant camp near the parking lot.

To my knowledge, there is no public transport to the base of the Chiang Khan Skywalk. By car, the journey takes half an hour from Chiang Khan and an hour from Loei. If you haven't booked transport, you can easily find tuk-tuks, cars with drivers, or agencies in Chiang Khan that can take you there. It's best to ask at your hotel or guesthouse.

How to get there

How do you get to the Chiang Khan Skywalk? To my knowledge, there is no public transport that goes directly to the base of the Skywalk. By car, the journey takes half an hour from Chiang Khan and an hour from Loei. If you don't have your own vehicle, you can easily find tuk-tuks, cars with drivers, or agencies in Chiang Khan that can take you there. It's best to ask at your hotel or guesthouse.