Roi Et'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.

Roi Et 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.

Borders
North   : Kalasin and Mukdahan
South   : Surin and Sisaket
East     : Yasothon
West    : Maha Sarakham

The history of Muang Roi Et started around late Ayutthaya period, i.e., a king of Laos with his people migrated from Champasak City to settle down in the area which is currently Amphoe Suwanna Phum. Later, during the reign of King Taksin of Thon Buri era Muang Roi Et was moved to the present site while Muang Suwannaphum is still located at its original location till now.

In addition to historical evidences, there have been findings of archaeological evidences showing that the area used to be the habitat of pre-historic people. It was also under the influence of ancient Khmer kingdom due to several findings of Khmer style archaeological sites as Ku Phra Kona, Amphoe Suwannaphum; Ku Kasing, Amphoe Kaset Wisai; Prang Ku, Amphoe Thawatchaburi; etc.

Khao Pun Bun Phawet Fair

This fair is held every March 1-2 at Bung Phlan Chai. Many Buddhists attend this merit-making ceremony. The main activity is the sermon by monks on Maha Wetsandon Chadok. A procession on the tale is a must-see event, as are the cultural performances. There are shops selling local products, particularly Khao Pun (or Khanom Chin as known in the Central region).