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I haven't crossed the Huay Xai/Chiang Khong crossing for quite some time, but did cross it quite a few times in the past. From what I remember, there was nothing there to sail a 4WD across the water.
I believe there was a larger ferry terminal further upstream, but didn't see it myself.
Most likely, the place has changed beyond recognition since I was there though, but it may be something to check out.
As above, GT rider is worth checking out, or post a question in the Chiang Rai section of ThaiVisa forum. They're a friendly bunch.
The Vientiane crossing is the next obvious option if Huay Xai fails, and to be honest, it would be worth the drive down through Laos, and its not that far, in the wider scheme of things, to get back up to Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai.
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Originally Posted by greasemonkey
I haven't crossed the Huay Xai/Chiang Khong crossing for quite some time, but did cross it quite a few times in the past. From what I remember, there was nothing there to sail a 4WD across the water.
I believe there was a larger ferry terminal further upstream, but didn't see it myself.
Most likely, the place has changed beyond recognition since I was there though, but it may be something to check out.
As above, GT rider is worth checking out, or post a question in the Chiang Rai section of ThaiVisa forum. They're a friendly bunch.
The Vientiane crossing is the next obvious option if Huay Xai fails, and to be honest, it would be worth the drive down through Laos, and its not that far, in the wider scheme of things, to get back up to Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai.
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Crossed over Chiang Khong-Huay Xay in february this year and there are quite big ferries there nowadays to freight even the biggest of trucks that are in the area. A 4WD would be no problem for these ferries...
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