Loei

The Loei provine is one of the most attractive provinces of Thailand situated in the North East of Thailand. This sparsely populated province is a major tourist attraction along with some neighboring provinces like Nong Khai, Nongbua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and others.

The is an unconventional place in Thailand thats because when we say of Thailand tourism most people perceive long white sandy beaches, water rafting and other popular beach entertainment. This beautiful city of Loei is surrounded by undulating mountain ranges which are covered by snow and has an abundant kind of flora and fauna. The famous Phu Kradung mountain a part of of Phu Kradung National Park is situated in this attractive destination.
Accommodation and Sustenance:
There are various hotels in Loei which range from cheap to luxury hotels as well as 2 star to 5 star hotels. You can book your rooms or resorts in Loei via telephone or through email. You would get the numbers and email ID of such hotels in the local tourist guidebook you buy. Some famous hotels and resorts of the place are Forra Hill Resort, Leela Wadee Resort Pongsoong Dansai and alike.
Eating and shopping in Lue is quite cheap. You have to taste the various local recipes to find the real taste of Thailand. This city is great for shopping spree. You will never get tired as you move though the streets flaunting so many local products which would be unique and antic piece for you.
Things to do and see in Loei:
The place has lots of attractions for tourists. You must make a plan before you land up on this city or else you will make a haphazard trip to this place and would end seeing nothing but very few things. So read about the places of attraction in the travel guide and talk to your hotel manager about taxi or other package services by which the place can be seen in one or two days.
Here are few names or places which are major tourist attractions in Loei- Chaopho Kut Pong Shrine and the City Pillar Shrine, Chaloem Phra Kiat Public Park, Loei Cultural Centre, Phra That Satcha, Wat Tham Pha Pu or Tham Phiang Din, Phu Pha Lom Forest Park, Kaeng Khut khu, Phra That Si Song Rak and others.
The above mentioned names are places of various importance. Some has historical significance while others naturals blessings while the man made wonders. You also find wildlife sanctuaries in Loei for a safari on Elephants or Jeep. There are places like Pha Lon Noi which are hot spot to view the rising sun and feel the beauty of nature.
There are adventurous spots too for those fun loving people. Pha Sapthong or Pha Kulap is a steep cliff and you can go for rock climbing in some beautiful waterfalls like Namtok Huai Phai.
Loei is the only place in Thailand where mercury levels show two extreme points -summer temperature more than 40 degrees and winter temperature less than 0 degree.
How to reach Loei?
Loei province is well connected by Bus, Train and Air from major cities and places in Thailand. Train services are available from Bangkok to nearby places like Khon Kaen and others. There are daily flights from different cities. There is no problem in reaching Loei if you know the routes well.