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 Loei's
unspoilt scenery, cool weather and fabulous national parks are the
reasons so many visitors head here. Phu Kradung National Park and
the area around Chiang Khan are very popular spots. Phu Kradung
is a bell-shaped mountain with a large plateau on top at 1,300 metres
where there are forests, trekking routes and plentiful animals.
The trek to the top is about 6 kilometres and takes around 4.5 hours,
but the views and weather are spectacular.
Phu Rua National Park is a similar mountain hideaway, with trekking
routes and spectacular scenery, particularly at the summit where
you can see Laos and the Mekong River. The high plateau of Phu Luang
Wildlife Sanctuary is home to both forest and savannah, plus a variety
of animals and wild orchids. Loei produces high-quality hand-woven
cotton products, especially blankets to withstand the cold. The
Cotton Blossom Festival, held every February, is a popular tourist
attraction. Another big festival draw is the ghostly procession
of Phi Ta Khon at Dan Sai, where villagers wearing outlandish costumes
and brandishing phallic symbols kick off the rainmaking season in
June.
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Dok Fai Ban Makham Wan Mueang Loei Fair
Dok Fai Ban Makham Wan Mueang Loei Fair is held in front of
the provincial hall during Chinese New Year in January-February.
A procession decorated with cotton products is the highlight.
There are also shops from various offices.
Dok Mai Mueang Nao Fair
Dok Mai Mueang Nao Fair is held in Amphoe Phu Ruea during
New Year. The fair features shops, pageants and the sale of
decorative plants, flowers and agricultural produce.
 Phi
Ta Khon Festival
Phi Ta Khon Festival is held at Amphoe Dan Sai in May or
June. Aside from merit-making and a sermon, there is a procession
bearing Phra Uppakhut, a rain-inducing Buddha image. Adult
men and boys wear colourful ghost masks and join in the procession.
The ghost costumes derive from a local legend. Some believe
that they are from the Buddhist saga Phra Wetsandon Chadok.
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 Loei
hotels Thailand
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Loei Leela Wadee Resort
Situated amidst the clement Northeastern wintry landscape
of Phu Rua in Dan Sai district, Loei province, Loei Leela
Wadee Resort occupies an expansive, lush property of 600 rai
(240 acres) abounding in orchards and exotic flowering plants.
A hideaway spot to unwind and rejuvenate, the resort is something
of a rich repository of local wisdom in "the Land of
the Northeast." (Rooms
and rates)
Address : 159 Moo 6, Pongsoong
Dansai, Loei 42120
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Loei Palace Hotel
The newly opened Loei Palace Hotel, offers first class accommodation,
of an international standard, in the heart Loei City. Located
next to the city park, with pleasant garden views, the hotel
has 161 stylishly furnished guest rooms and suites. (Rooms
and rates)
Address : Loei-Naduang Road, Kudpong,
Muang, Loei 42000
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