Another destination is in the northeast of Thailand, Loei. Loei is one of the provinces that has many tourist attractions. The city is surrounded by the mountain ranges and also covered by foggy lines, abundant with various kinds of flora. The capital Loei is located in a fertile basin. The Mekong river flows through the province. In summer, it is almost hottest city in Thailand and in winter it is cold like in the north. The tourist attractions that well-known ones are Phu Kradueng, Phu Luang and Phu Ruea. Moreover, it has a lot of national park and public park for exercising and relaxing. Loei is one of the provinces that Our Majesty Queen Sirikit choose for her project, Ban Lek Nai Pa Yai Project, Pha Nang – Pha Koeng. Because it has the identity of their traditional culture.
Loei is famous of Bun Luang Festival and Phi Ta Khon. It is held annually in Amphoe Dan Sai on Saturday to Sunday after the full moon day of the 6th lunar month, around June. Phi Ta Khon is a local activity of Amphoe Dan Sai and Amphoe Na Haeo, relating to the belief and faith in Buddhism and the spirit of ancestors.
The other festival that famous and held in winter is Sea of Fog and Beautiful Flower Blossom on Phu Ruea(Winter Flowers Fair) and Dok Fai Ban Makham Wan Mueang Loei Red Cross Fair. The Winter Flowers Fair is held on the ground in front of Phu Ruea District during the New Year Festival, around December – January every year. Dok Fai Ban Makham Wan Mueang Loei Red Cross Fair is held on February every year. Parades from various districts, as well as, cultural performances are highlights of the fair.
And other festival that interesting is Thai – Lao Songkran Festival and Bun Bang Fai Lan Festival which is the biggest festival of Loei.
Phu Kradueng
Phu Ruea
Phu Luang
Phu Hin Rong Kla
Suan Hin Pha Ngam (known as Thailand’s Kunming)
Wat Neramit Wipatsana
Phi Ta Khon
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