Loei Province

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     Although geographically located in the Northeast, Loei has many things in common with the Northern region with numerous high hills and mountains, wintry and foggy climate. It is the only province in Thailand which has the dubious distinction of the mercury plummeting to zero Celcius. Loei is 520 kilometers from Bangkok.

Attractions & Places of Interest

    Phra That Si Song Rak is located on the Phra That Si Song Rak bank of Man River about one kilometer away from Amphoe Dan Sai. Constructed in 1560, it commemorates the mutual cooperation between Krung Sri Ayutthaya and Krung Sri Satana Kanahut (Vientiane). The structure is about 30 meters high and its annual celebrations are attended by thousands of people.

    Phu Rua National Park 1,375 meters above sea level, is another majestic mountain with a vast pine-covered plateau on top. A cliff shaped like the bow of a Chinese junk juts out over the mountain. There are lodgings provided at the park and prior reservation is needed by contacting tel. (662) 579-0529, 579-4842. The park is 59 kilometers from Loei or 9 kilometers from Amphoe Phu Rua. There are buses leaving both from Loei and from Amphoe Lom Sak of Phetchabun to Phu Rua daily.

    Kaeng Khut Khu Rapid on the middle of the Maekhong Kaeng Khut Khu River at Amphoe Chiang Khan creates a narrow but extremely swift current. Immersed in and smoothed by the rushing water for countless years, the rocks produce multi-colored scenes of unique beauty.

    Wat Sri Khun Muang Is located to the North of the Chiang Khan market. The main chapel is shaped like those found in the North. The wall murals depict a religious legend.

    Phra That Satcha is located in the area of Wat Lat Pu, Ban Tha Li. On the Hghway 201, turn left at the junction to the Highway 2115 Tha Li-Ah route. The Wat is 2 kilometers from Amphoe Tha Li Administrative Office. The architectural structure of Phra That Satcha consists of the blossomed lotuses with 3 layered petals, one meter high sprung around the pagoda. The Phra That, similar in style to Phra That Phanom, is 33 meters high and topped with the white 7 tiered umbrella of sovereignty.

    Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the high plateau with an elevation of 1,550 meters. The area of Phu Luang covers Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary several districts; Wang Saphung, Phu Rua, Dan Sai and Phu Luang. Travel 35 kilometers from Amphoe Wang Saphung to Huai Kung and take a walk to the Loan Tae tourist resting spot, 7 kilometers away. Phu Luang forest is a blend forest of trpical and colder mate forest. Wild animals are abundant. Arranging for transportation, accomodation and sight-seeing is only by Phu Luang Tourist Office, Amphoe Wang Saphung Administrative Office. Prior reservation is advisable, Tel. (6642) 841-141. The sancturary is closed during June-September for restoration.        
Phu Kradung National Park

    Phu Kradung National Park Is located on a high plateau about seventy kilometers from Loei on the Khon Kaen-Loei Highway. Lush and fertile, it is the home of many types of wildlife. With an elevation of 1,324 meters, the Park is ideally suitable for cold climate plants and trees. Bungalows and tents are provided by the National Park Section, Forestry Department, and prior reservation ahould be made through tel. (662) 579-0529, 579-4842 to ensure over night stay. As for private accommodations, the April Camping Co.Ltd. offers approximately 200-300 small bungalows, each of which can accomodate two guests. For additional information and reservation, please contact Tel.(662) 270-0090.
    Transportation to the Phu Kradung National Park Trains leave Bangkok Railway Station for Khon Kaen. From there take a Khon Kaen-Loei bus to the market in front of the Amphoe Phu Kradung Aministrative Office. Next, a minibus to the office of the Phu Kradung National Park 5 kilometers away. This is the starting point of the trekking jouney to the peak of the mountain. From there, a 5-kilometers long footpath leads to "Lang Pae". Then, after 4-kilometer walk along a pasturage you will arrive at the bungalows on Phu Kradung. At your convenience, the office provides you with porters to carry your luggages to the mountaintop.
    Buses from the Northeatern Bus Terminal in Bangkok (Mo chit) also depart for Amphoe Phu Krakung Bus Terminal in Tambon Pha Nok Khao. From there take a local bus to the office of the Phu Kradung National Park, and trekking from there on to the top.

    Phu Pha Man National Park Is situated at Km. 264 of Loei-Chum Phae Road not far from Pha Nok Khao. Attractions in the park include several caves with stalagmite and stalactite, prehistoric wall paintings and three beautiful waterfalls.

    Cotton Blossom (Dok Fai Ban) at Loei The festival is held annually at the Kut Pong Park between 1-7 February. On the first day, a procession in colourful cotton decoration and beauty queens prepared by different Amphoes makes its way through the street. Highlights include entertainments, stall selling local produce and beauty contents.

    Phi Ta Khon Festival The festival has its origin in a traditional Buddhist tale. When Prince Vessandorn, the Buddha's punultimate Phi Ta Khon Festival incarnation, returned to his city, the welcoming procession was so delightful that spirits emerged to celebrate. Phi Ta Khon is celebrated largely by young men who dress as spirits to parade a sacred Buddha image and tease villagers, and monks reciting the story of the Buddha's last great incarnation before attaining Enlightenment. The festival is held during May or June every year.

information of this page come from Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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