Chiang Klang  District  and  Thung  Chang  District

 

Neighboring are from the north clockwise Thung Chang, Pua, Tha Wang Pha and Song Khwae.

The minor district (King Amphoe) was created on June 20 1968, when the four tambon Puea, Chiang Klang, Chiang Khan and Na Rai Luang were split off from Thung Chang district. It was upgraded to a full district on November 16 1971.

 

The district is subdivided into 6 subdistricts (tambon), which are further subdivided into 59 villages (muban). Sop Kon is a township (thesaban tambon) and covers parts of tambon Chiang Klang, Puea and Phaya Kaeo. There are further 4 Tambon administrative organizations

   

 

Nong Daeng Temple This is one of the excellent showcases of Thai Lue arts. A top the templeus roof, the apex to the Vihara gable is finely adorned with golden-teak-woodcarving of “Hasadeelinga”, a mythical creature from Thai Lue leagend. According to the legend, “Hasadeelinga”u is a mixture of Hong or Hamsa, a mythical gander, and an elephant; it has a long swanlike body with an elephant head. It is believed to be an auspicious animal descending from heaven.

 

 

 

The Heroes of Thung Chang Monument This is a monument dedicated to government officials, policemen and soldiers who lost their lives protecting their homeland from communist insurgent in Nan. It took 3 years to build. Situated in Thung Chang district alongside the Nan-Thung Chang road on a low hill amidst large and small valleys. Nearby is a pond with tropical flower, the area used for relaxation.

 

      

 

      

 

Agricultural Tour at Manee Pluek Village Manee Pruek Village is the Hmong and Luo hill tribe village. It still retains traditional customs and way of life such as the highland agriculture which significantly different from the lowland one.