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Loei, Thailand the Top Things To Do

Bordered by the mighty Mekhong River and mist-shrouded mountains, Loei has long been popular with Thai tourists, but still receives comparatively few international travelers. However, with all that the province has to offer, the secret may soon be out.

When visiting Loei, many people choose to head straight to Chiang Khan, famed for its laid-back charm and kitsch walking street. It is also a good base from which to explore nearby natural attractions, including un-spoilt national parks with their cool climates, lush pine forests and unique flora and fauna.


For those of you who don’t mind an early start, a visit to Phu Thok, which means isolated mountain, is a must-do whilst in Loei. Famed for its spectacular sunrises and ‘sea of fog’ views, this natural phenomenon is best viewed during winter months though good views are to be had all year-round. The area is also home to Wat Phu Thok; known locally as ‘stairways to heaven’, a popular spot for meditation in addition to offering striking views over the surrounding countryside.


For three days of the year the sleepy town of Dan Sai plays host to one of the most colourful and some would say spookiest festivals of its kind; Phi Ta Khon, or the ‘Ghost’ festival. Accompanied by raucous music and dancing, young men dressed as ghosts wearing huge colorful masks parade through the streets to worship spirits and ask for plentiful rain for the year ahead.  


The annual event takes place between March and July, the exact dates being determined by the town’s spiritual mediums. If you can’t make the festival but are still interested in learning more, pay a visit to the Dansai Folk Museum, which provides information on the origins and significance of the Phi Ta Khon festival. At weekends you can also see demonstrations of how the festival masks are made.


With its unique climate, cultures and traditions, stunning natural attractions and colouful festivals, Loei is a province just waiting to be explored and is an up and coming ecotourism destination not to be missed, so come along and explore the wisdom of the mountains for yourself.

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Top Attractions in Loei Province Thailand and Chiang Khan

Drone footage covering the top attractions in Loei and Chiang Khan (Isaan/Northeastern Thailand including the Walking Street (Chai Khong Road) and main tourist area and attractions better known as Walking Street, which runs parallel to the Mekong River and Laos. Where much of the charm comes in mornings with a procession of monks collecting alms (Tak Baht/Bintabaht) along Chiang Khan’s walking street (between 06:00 AM and 08:00 AM) from surrounding temples. Further out in Loei is Phu Pa Por Mountains (ภูป่าเปาะ เลย) with drone footage over Thailand's Kunming and Mount Fuji 2 which are famous landmarks in these scenic parts of Loei Province near the Laos border. Also views from above Huai Krathing Reservoir in Loei, Isaan (Northeastern Thailand) taken by drone over the lake and reservoir surrounded by mountains. And the lake boat cruises below which host eating and dinners up until 17:30PM daily. These off the beaten track attractions in Loei are in Thailand’s Northeastern (Isaan) region.

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Apparently the coldest spot in Thailand, Phu Rua Sunrise Viewpoint in Loei Province of Thailand. Rode up at 5am to catch the sunrise and to our surprise hundreds of local tourists were already there. Entry into National Park is THB 220 for foreigners, ride steep road all the way up to the top.

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Race day on September 9, 2018
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Loei , Thailand

Road Trip Thailand - Loei Province

Loei is the northern most of the Esan(Northeast) provinces, its surrounded by mountainous landscapes and these are just a few attractions that I visited!

There's so much more to do I wished I had more time to explore.

Impressive temples in Thailand : Wat Phu Tok

Wat Phu Tok is located near Bueng Khan (Nong Khia province) in Northeastern Thailand
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Fahrt durch die Berglandschaft in Loei

Wenn ihr die Berglandschaft in der Gegend von Loei von ihrer schönsten Seite kennen lernen möchtet, empfehle ich euch einmal Richtung Phu Ruea zu fahren.

Ihr werdet herrliche Berge und kleine dicht bewaldete Hügel vorfinden. Leider wurde in letzter Zeit viel Raubbau mit dem Abholzen der Bäume betrieben und es kommt neuerdings auch häufiger zu Brandrodungen, wie es in Chiang Mai seit Jahren der Fall ist.

Mietet euch ein Motorrad oder ein Auto und geniest die Fahrt durch eines der schönsten Naturschutzgebiete in Thailand. Es gibt ein landwirtschaftliches Forschungszentrum in dem mit Pflanzen experimentiert wird und in dem Pflanzen angezogen werden um sie an die zahlreichen inländischen Touristen zu verkaufen.

In dem Nationalpark gibt es noch freilebende Tiger und wilde Elefanten. Seit vorsichtig und geht nicht zu Fuß ohne Führer los. Drei Mitarbeiter des Naturschutzgebietes kamen innerhalb kurzer Zeit durch Elefanten ums Leben. Zu besichtigen gibt es noch zahlreiche Tempel und Wasserfälle.

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Amazing Thailand, Magnificent Loei

Adventures from my time in Thailand, Loei! It's breath taking views literally blew me away.

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