Travel Guide >Loei
Although geographically located in the northeast or I-San, Loei has many things in common with the
northern region – namely its numerous high hills and mountains and its
wintry as well as foggy climate. Literally speaking, the province
deserves its name “Loei” which means ‘beyond’ or ‘to the furthest
extreme’ as Loei lies in the northernmost part of the Northeastern
region.
Most notable is that Loei is the only province in Thailand
where the temperature can drop to as low as zero Celsius in winter
while it can become hotter than any province during summer. In short,
Loei’s geography and climate is unique when compared to other I-San
provinces.
Situated
along the Phetchabun Mountain Range, Loei, a province that rises
approximately 400 meters above sea level, is dubbed “the land of seas
of mountains, the coolest in Siam”. Covering an area of 11,424 square
kilometers (equivalent to 7.14 million rai of land), Loei Province,
which is 520 kilometers from Bangkok shares a border with Laos to the
north with the Khong and Heung Rivers forming the natural border, with
Khon Kaen and Phetchabun Provinces to the south, with Nong Bua Lamphu,
Udon Thani, Nong Khai and Khon Kaen Provinces to the east, and with
Phitsanulok Province to the west. The province can be divided into
three main areas: the high mountains in the west, the plains at the
foot of the hills in the south and the east, and the lowlands in the
basins of the Khong and the Loei Rivers.
Loei Province has an abundance of precious resources such as forests and natural resources. Of equal
importance, however, is its unusual mix of northern and northeastern
culture which is treasured by both locals and visitors. This remarkable
cultural blend has produced more than one local dialect but only one
local identity.
Attractions
within the province that should be explored include Phu Kradung, Phu
Luang and Phu Reua National parks, as well as Tha Li and Chiang Khan
Districts.Administratively, Loei is divided into 12 districts (Amphoes)
: Mueang, Wang Saphung, Phu Kradueng, Chiang Khan, Pak Chom, Tha Li,
Phu Ruea, Dan Sai, Na Haeo, Na Duang, Phu Luang, Pha Khao, Erawan and
Nong Hin.
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Phu Ruea National Park, Loei
This National Park with an area of 75,525 square kilometers has a vast
pine-covered plain 1,365 mete... |
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Phu Ruea High Altitude Agricultural Rese..., Loei
Phu Ruea District is an ideal location for growing exotic flora such as
African violets, hydrangeas,... |
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Khamnuan Nursery, Loei
The nursery is located just 3 kilometers from Amphoe Phu Ruea on
Highway No. 203. |
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Phu Luang Wildlife Reserve, Loei
This jungle plateau with a cool climate the whole year has certain
areas that are open to the public... |
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Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei
This is the ultimate destination for many Thai trekkers. |
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Wat Neramit Wipattasana, Loei
The temple is located on a hillside near Phra That Si Song Rak. Both
the ordination hall and pagoda,... |
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Phra That Si Song Rak, Loei
Located on the bank of the Man River, 83 kilometers from Amphoe Mueang,
this large Lao-style pagoda ... |
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