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View of Chiang KhanLoeiBetween rolling hills and peaceful villages

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Introduction Loei, one of the most characteristic provinces of northeast Thailand, is a rich and surprising part of the material and immaterial heritage of the country. Located in a natural environment and marked by history, this picturesque city gives its treasures to travellers in search of discovery and adventure.

The resources of this region are as rich as they are diverse, starting with the three beautiful national parks of Phu Kradueng, Phu Luang and Phu Ruea. Perfectly preserved, these sites are the jewels of this province with particularly bucolic rural landscapes. An extremely fertile region, Loei is an important agricultural production centre in Thailand, famous for its flowers and fruits. The freshness of the climate plays a major role in this : in fact, this province with hilly relief, including several mountains with summits often covered with mist, enjoys mild temperatures, favourable to horticulture.

Loei has kept its traditional lifestyles away from the major urban centres of the country. Its inhabitants speak unique Thai, combining particular consonances of the Northeast and charming Laotian accent. Moreover, while agriculture remains the major economic activity; artisanal industry (cotton weaving, pottery and basketry) is also a major part of local production.

This guide will bring you to discover three different must-see districts : Amphoe Chiang Khan, Amphoe Phu Ruea and Amphoe Dan Sai.

Enjoy your stay in Loei !

Content

03Introduction

04City Map

05Location and transport

07Amphoe Chiang Khan

12Amphoe Phu Ruea

20Amphoe Dan Sai

24Festivities and Events

29Shopping

30Recommended Itinerary

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Introduction Loei, one of the most characteristic provinces of northeast Thailand, is a rich and surprising part of the material and immaterial heritage of the country. Located in a natural environment and marked by history, this picturesque city gives its treasures to travellers in search of discovery and adventure.

The resources of this region are as rich as they are diverse, starting with the three beautiful national parks of Phu Kradueng, Phu Luang and Phu Ruea. Perfectly preserved, these sites are the jewels of this province with particularly bucolic rural landscapes. An extremely fertile region, Loei is an important agricultural production centre in Thailand, famous for its flowers and fruits. The freshness of the climate plays a major role in this : in fact, this province with hilly relief, including several mountains with summits often covered with mist, enjoys mild temperatures, favourable to horticulture.

Loei has kept its traditional lifestyles away from the major urban centres of the country. Its inhabitants speak unique Thai, combining particular consonances of the Northeast and charming Laotian accent. Moreover, while agriculture remains the major economic activity; artisanal industry (cotton weaving, pottery and basketry) is also a major part of local production.

This guide will bring you to discover three different must-see districts : Amphoe Chiang Khan, Amphoe Phu Ruea and Amphoe Dan Sai.

Enjoy your stay in Loei !

Content

03Introduction

04City Map

05Location and transport

07Amphoe Chiang Khan

12Amphoe Phu Ruea

20Amphoe Dan Sai

24Festivities and Events

29Shopping

30Recommended Itinerary

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Loei Loei

547 km. from Bangkok, bordered to the north by the Mekong River, Loei is located on a particular geographical crossroads between the northern and north-eastern regions of the country. The neighbouring provinces are Khon Kaen and Petchabun (to the south), Pitsanulok (to the west), Nong Khai, Udon Thani and Nong Bua Lamphu (to the east). Its surface area is approximately 11,426 km2.

By Car From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road), passing Amphoe Mueang of Saraburi. Turn into Highway No. 21, passing Phetchabun. Then, take Highway No. 203, passing Amphoe Lom Sak, Lom Kao into Loei province at Amphoe Dan Sai, Amphoe Phu Ruea to Amphoe Mueang Loei. It takes approximately 7-8 hours. Otherwise, from Saraburi, take Highway No. 2, passing Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen, turn left into Highway No. 12, passing Amphoe Chum Phae. Then, take Highway No. 201 into Loei province through Amphoe Phu Kradueng, Amphoe Wang Saphung and Amphoe Mueang, being a total distance of 540 kilometres.

By Bus The Transport Co., Ltd. provides daily buses between Bangkok-Loei. The trip takes approximately 10 hours. For further information, please contact : The Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chutuchak)Website : http://www.transport.co.th Tel. : 1490Online bus ticket booking websitesWebsite : http://www.thaiticketmajor.com Tel. : +66(0)2262 3456Website : http://www.thairoute.com E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)2269 6999 Bus CompagniesAir Mueang Loei Co., Ltd. Tel. : +66(0)2936 0142 (Bangkok), +66(0) 4283 2042 (Loei) Mobile : +66 (0)8 7095 1979Chumpae Tour Ltd., Part. Tel. : +66(0)2936 3842 (Bangkok), +66(0)4283 2285 (Loei)

Location

How to get there ?Phet Prasoet Co., Ltd.Tel. : +66(0)2936 3230 (Bangkok), +66(0)4289 9386 (Amphoe Phu Ruea, Loei), +66(0)4289 1908 (Amphoe Dan Sai, Loei)

By Train There is no railway station in Loei. However, visitors can take a train from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Khon Kaen or Udon Thani. Then, take a bus to Loei.Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lampong)Website : http://www.railway.co.th Tel. : 1690, +66(0)6 3205 3138-39Udon Thani Railway StationTel. : +66(0)4222 2061

By Plane Two airline companies, Nok Air and Air Asia, have provided direct flights from Bangkok to Loei. Website : http://www.nokair.comWebsite : http://www.airasia.com Besides, visitors can take the Bangkok - Udon Thani flight, provided by Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. or Air Asia Co., Ltd. Then, continue with a bus or rent a car from Udon Thani to Loei.Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. Website : http://www.thaiairways.comTel. : +66(0)4224 3222 (Udon Thani)Air Asia Co., LtdWebsite : http://www.airasia.com Tel. : +66 (0)2515 9999Udon Thani AirportWebsite: https://www.udonthaniairport.comTel. : +66(0)4224 6567

AmphoeErawan

AmphoeNa Duang

AmphoePak Chom

AmphoeChiang Khan

AmphoeTha Li

Maenam Khong

aenam Loei

Maenam Loei

AmphoeNa Haeo

AmphoeDan Sai

AmphoePhu Ruea

AmphoeMueang Loei

AmphoeWang Saphung

AmphoePhu Luang

Phetchabun

Phitsanulok

Lao People's Democratic Republic

CITY MAP

Khon Kaen

Nong Bua Lamphu

Udon Thani

Nong Khai

Bangkok

AmphoeNong Hin

AmphoePhu Kradueng

AmphoePha Khao

Loei Loei

547 km. from Bangkok, bordered to the north by the Mekong River, Loei is located on a particular geographical crossroads between the northern and north-eastern regions of the country. The neighbouring provinces are Khon Kaen and Petchabun (to the south), Pitsanulok (to the west), Nong Khai, Udon Thani and Nong Bua Lamphu (to the east). Its surface area is approximately 11,426 km2.

By Car From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road), passing Amphoe Mueang of Saraburi. Turn into Highway No. 21, passing Phetchabun. Then, take Highway No. 203, passing Amphoe Lom Sak, Lom Kao into Loei province at Amphoe Dan Sai, Amphoe Phu Ruea to Amphoe Mueang Loei. It takes approximately 7-8 hours. Otherwise, from Saraburi, take Highway No. 2, passing Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaen, turn left into Highway No. 12, passing Amphoe Chum Phae. Then, take Highway No. 201 into Loei province through Amphoe Phu Kradueng, Amphoe Wang Saphung and Amphoe Mueang, being a total distance of 540 kilometres.

By Bus The Transport Co., Ltd. provides daily buses between Bangkok-Loei. The trip takes approximately 10 hours. For further information, please contact : The Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chutuchak)Website : http://www.transport.co.th Tel. : 1490Online bus ticket booking websitesWebsite : http://www.thaiticketmajor.com Tel. : +66(0)2262 3456Website : http://www.thairoute.com E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)2269 6999 Bus CompagniesAir Mueang Loei Co., Ltd. Tel. : +66(0)2936 0142 (Bangkok), +66(0) 4283 2042 (Loei) Mobile : +66 (0)8 7095 1979Chumpae Tour Ltd., Part. Tel. : +66(0)2936 3842 (Bangkok), +66(0)4283 2285 (Loei)

Location

How to get there ?Phet Prasoet Co., Ltd.Tel. : +66(0)2936 3230 (Bangkok), +66(0)4289 9386 (Amphoe Phu Ruea, Loei), +66(0)4289 1908 (Amphoe Dan Sai, Loei)

By Train There is no railway station in Loei. However, visitors can take a train from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Khon Kaen or Udon Thani. Then, take a bus to Loei.Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lampong)Website : http://www.railway.co.th Tel. : 1690, +66(0)6 3205 3138-39Udon Thani Railway StationTel. : +66(0)4222 2061

By Plane Two airline companies, Nok Air and Air Asia, have provided direct flights from Bangkok to Loei. Website : http://www.nokair.comWebsite : http://www.airasia.com Besides, visitors can take the Bangkok - Udon Thani flight, provided by Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. or Air Asia Co., Ltd. Then, continue with a bus or rent a car from Udon Thani to Loei.Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. Website : http://www.thaiairways.comTel. : +66(0)4224 3222 (Udon Thani)Air Asia Co., LtdWebsite : http://www.airasia.com Tel. : +66 (0)2515 9999Udon Thani AirportWebsite: https://www.udonthaniairport.comTel. : +66(0)4224 6567

AmphoeErawan

AmphoeNa Duang

AmphoePak Chom

AmphoeChiang Khan

AmphoeTha Li

Maenam Khong

aenam Loei

Maenam Loei

AmphoeNa Haeo

AmphoeDan Sai

AmphoePhu Ruea

AmphoeMueang Loei

AmphoeWang Saphung

AmphoePhu Luang

Phetchabun

Phitsanulok

Lao People's Democratic Republic

CITY MAP

Khon Kaen

Nong Bua Lamphu

Udon Thani

Nong Khai

Bangkok

AmphoeNong Hin

AmphoePhu Kradueng

AmphoePha Khao

Loei Loei

A pleasant little town on the banks of the Mekong River, 48 km. north of Loei, Chiang Khan breathes tranquillity and gives a beautiful view on the border area.

In this village of yesteryear on the River, pedestrians can dote on the charm of a simple, all smooth lifestyle. The old houses have harmoniously preserved their beautiful facades and their old wooden doors. From their home or in the alleys of the local market, villagers warmly welcome visitors.

In the streets, starting from six o’clock in the morning, the village awakens slowly with the ritual of offering glutinous rice to the monks. Then, you can take the tuk-tuk to the morning market for breakfast, before visiting beautiful temples. This is a real escape, in the heart of a peaceful countryside atmosphere!

Amphoe Chiang Khan

In search of lost time in Chiang Khan

Loei Loei

A pleasant little town on the banks of the Mekong River, 48 km. north of Loei, Chiang Khan breathes tranquillity and gives a beautiful view on the border area.

In this village of yesteryear on the River, pedestrians can dote on the charm of a simple, all smooth lifestyle. The old houses have harmoniously preserved their beautiful facades and their old wooden doors. From their home or in the alleys of the local market, villagers warmly welcome visitors.

In the streets, starting from six o’clock in the morning, the village awakens slowly with the ritual of offering glutinous rice to the monks. Then, you can take the tuk-tuk to the morning market for breakfast, before visiting beautiful temples. This is a real escape, in the heart of a peaceful countryside atmosphere!

Amphoe Chiang Khan

In search of lost time in Chiang Khan

Loei Loei

In Chiang Khan Village, elders can teach you how to craft a traditional « Pa – Saat » that you will entrust to the current of the Mekong while contemplating a magnificent sunset over the « Mother of the Waters. - « I look at the river. My mother sometimes tells me that in my whole life I shall never again see rivers as beautiful as those, so great and so wild », (L’Amant, Marguerite Duras) -.

Nevertheless, in order to immerse yourself fully in the local culture, nothing beats a visit to Ban Na Pa Nhat, located 38 km. south of Chiang Khan. This is the area where the « Tai Dam » ethnic community lives. Originally from the north-west of Vietnam and always dressed in black, the « Tai Dam » devote themselves to preserving their culture and are more than happy to share it with visitors. In Ban Na Pa Nhat, you can visit the beautiful house-museum of « Tai Dam », surrounded by rice fields, as well as cotton weaving workshops in order to admire the know-how and support local crafts.

Among the many interesting places of Chiang Khan, some sites are particularly interesting to visit.

First, we recommend the visit of « Wat Si Khun Mueang », boasting a chapel with the typical northern Thailand style and covered with murals.

A few kilometres from Chiang Khan, you can admire the enigmatic landscape of « Kaeng Khut Khu », to enjoy a picturesque islet in the middle of the Mekong, during the flood of the river between February and May. A memorable rented boat trip or kayak with a guide !

Discover the panorama of a unique sea of clouds in « Phu Thok ». Here, the view extends beyond the Mekong River, towards the city of Sana Kham in Laos. An ideal place to start your day in the fresh morning air !

A short trip to the « Pak Nam Hueang Temple », with the statue of « Buddha Phu Khok Ngew » (19 meters high and 7.2 meters wide), is an opportunity to enjoy a breath-taking view of the confluence of the Mekong River and the Hueang River. The place to choose to contemplate the twilight !

Top Things to See !

Don’t miss ! By bike, it is recommended to take a trip through the village to admire the traditional houses (especially in Chai Khong and Si Chiang Khan Road), to meet the inhabitants of the village and to follow the majestic landscapes of the Mekong.

The night market, a must-see spot, is the most authentic local activity : from the discovery of traditional products to the tasting of a wide variety of typical dishes, including the famous dessert of “candied coconut”.

Visiting the « Pa – Saat » workshop lets you abundantly understand the spirituality of Chiang Khan. Traditionally, the annual « Pa – Saat Loy Kroh » ceremony takes place after the end of the rainy season, usually in October.

This ancestral rite aims to ward off bad luck and evil spirits by letting the « Pa – Saat » drift offshore. The « Pa – Saat », which means « castle », in local dialect, means a floating container of offerings. It is made from a trunk of a banana tree as a base and banana leaves linked in the shape of a triangle. The « Pa – Saat » usually contains lighted candles, incense sticks and flowers. Some people put in a lock of hair, a piece of nail or some coins, while others add sweet or savoury little bites to attract good spirits.

Loei Loei

In Chiang Khan Village, elders can teach you how to craft a traditional « Pa – Saat » that you will entrust to the current of the Mekong while contemplating a magnificent sunset over the « Mother of the Waters. - « I look at the river. My mother sometimes tells me that in my whole life I shall never again see rivers as beautiful as those, so great and so wild », (L’Amant, Marguerite Duras) -.

Nevertheless, in order to immerse yourself fully in the local culture, nothing beats a visit to Ban Na Pa Nhat, located 38 km. south of Chiang Khan. This is the area where the « Tai Dam » ethnic community lives. Originally from the north-west of Vietnam and always dressed in black, the « Tai Dam » devote themselves to preserving their culture and are more than happy to share it with visitors. In Ban Na Pa Nhat, you can visit the beautiful house-museum of « Tai Dam », surrounded by rice fields, as well as cotton weaving workshops in order to admire the know-how and support local crafts.

Among the many interesting places of Chiang Khan, some sites are particularly interesting to visit.

First, we recommend the visit of « Wat Si Khun Mueang », boasting a chapel with the typical northern Thailand style and covered with murals.

A few kilometres from Chiang Khan, you can admire the enigmatic landscape of « Kaeng Khut Khu », to enjoy a picturesque islet in the middle of the Mekong, during the flood of the river between February and May. A memorable rented boat trip or kayak with a guide !

Discover the panorama of a unique sea of clouds in « Phu Thok ». Here, the view extends beyond the Mekong River, towards the city of Sana Kham in Laos. An ideal place to start your day in the fresh morning air !

A short trip to the « Pak Nam Hueang Temple », with the statue of « Buddha Phu Khok Ngew » (19 meters high and 7.2 meters wide), is an opportunity to enjoy a breath-taking view of the confluence of the Mekong River and the Hueang River. The place to choose to contemplate the twilight !

Top Things to See !

Don’t miss ! By bike, it is recommended to take a trip through the village to admire the traditional houses (especially in Chai Khong and Si Chiang Khan Road), to meet the inhabitants of the village and to follow the majestic landscapes of the Mekong.

The night market, a must-see spot, is the most authentic local activity : from the discovery of traditional products to the tasting of a wide variety of typical dishes, including the famous dessert of “candied coconut”.

Visiting the « Pa – Saat » workshop lets you abundantly understand the spirituality of Chiang Khan. Traditionally, the annual « Pa – Saat Loy Kroh » ceremony takes place after the end of the rainy season, usually in October.

This ancestral rite aims to ward off bad luck and evil spirits by letting the « Pa – Saat » drift offshore. The « Pa – Saat », which means « castle », in local dialect, means a floating container of offerings. It is made from a trunk of a banana tree as a base and banana leaves linked in the shape of a triangle. The « Pa – Saat » usually contains lighted candles, incense sticks and flowers. Some people put in a lock of hair, a piece of nail or some coins, while others add sweet or savoury little bites to attract good spirits.

Loei Loei

The Camp Chiangkhan (เดอะแคมป์ เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 1000THB – 3000THB 172/7 Moo 1, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110 Website : http://www.thecampchiangkhan.comTel. : +66(0)4283 3533 Mobile : +66(0)9 5727 4555The Old Chiang Khan Boutique Hotel (ดิโอลด์เชียงคาน บูติก โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1395THB – 1500THB288 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 20, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.theoldchiangkhan.com/index-Eng.html E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Tel. : +66(0)4282 2119 Mobile : +66(0)8 8340 3999The Royal Chiang Khan Boutique Hotel (เดอะรอยัล เชียงคาน บูติก โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 2500THB195 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 15-16, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.theroyalchiangkhan.comE-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1788 Mobile : +66(0)8 9900 9788With A View Hotel (วิท อะ วิว โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1200THB – 3000THB185 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.withaviewhotel.comE-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4281 0696 Mobile : +66(0)9 1058 0185

Where to eat ? Huean Faai-Kam (เฮือนฝ้ายคำา)Chai-khong Road soi 14, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Tel. : +66(0)4282 2109Huean Luang Phra Bang (เฮือนหลวงพระบาง)156 Moo 2, Chai-khong Rd. Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.heonluangprabang.com E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1046 Mobile : +66(0)8 9009 4345Khrua Nucha (ครัวนุชา)28/2 Moo 4, Raum-jai-narumit Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.chiangkhanhill.com/restaurant.htmTel. : +66(0)4282 1285 Mobile : +66(0)8 1860 8810Luk Phochana (ลุกโภชนา) 304 Chai-khong Road soi 9, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Tel. : +66(0)4282 1251Nang Lenlen (นั่งเล่นเล่น)Chai-khong Road soi 16, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Mobile : +66(0)8 0744 8887Rabiang Rim Khong (ระเบียงริมโขง)299/4 Mu 1, Tambon Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Tel. : +66(0)4282 1532 Smile at ChiangKhan (สไมล์ แอท เชียงคาน)Chai-khong Road soi 2, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Mobile : +66(0)8 8563 6377

Let’s try some small restaurants and typical tasty “street food” at soi 9 and 10 !

Baan Supichaya (บ้านสุพิชญา)Room rate/night : 1200THB – 1500THB 183/1 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 14, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.baansupichaya.com E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1528Chiangkhan River Mountain Resort (เชียงคาน ริเวอร์ เมาท์เทน รีสอร์ท)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 7500THB451 Moo 1, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website: http://www.chiangkhanrivermountain.comE-mail : [email protected] Tel. : +66(0)4282 2191, +66(0)4282 2193 Mobile : +66(0)8 7745 6377 Chiangkhan Nostalgia (Huen Yai Buppa Boutique Hotel) (เฮือนยายบับภา บูติคโฮเตล)Room rate/night : 1800THB – 4400THB350 Moo 1, Chai-khong Road soi 11, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110 E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1705 Mobile : +66(0)8 3177 8114Chic Chiangkhan Hotel (ชิค เชียงคาน โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 2800THB290 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 20, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.chicck.webs.comTel. : +66(0)4282 2199, +66(0)2731 1102 Mobile : + 66(0)8 9900 9788Muiphan Guesthouse Chiangkhan (มุ้ยฟังเกสต์เฮ้าส์ เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 800THB – 1800THB3/3 Moo 1, Chai-khong Road soi 4 - 5, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110 Website : https://www.facebook.com/pg/muiphangatchiangkhanTel. : +66(0)4282 1077 Mobile : +66(0)8 1871 3556

Norn-nab-dao Rim-khong (นอน-นับ-ดาว ริมโขง)Room rate/night : price starts from 1000THBThree different accommodation sites to be selected, please visit the website : http://www.norn-nab-dao.comE-mail : [email protected] Tel. : +66(0)4282 2274 Mobile : +66(0)8 9883 2516, +66(0)8 6792 0215Phu’ Chiangkhan (ภู่ เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 1600THB – 9000THB299/3 Moo 1, Chai-khong Road soi 9-10, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : https://www.facebook.com/PhuchiangkhanE-mail : [email protected] Mobile : +66(0)8 9981 3759Sri Chiangkhan Hotel (ศรีเชียงคาน โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 2000THB113 Moo 1, Sri Chiangkhan Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.wongsaisiri-srichiangkhan.comE-mail : [email protected], [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1000 Mobile : +66(0)9 0973 2465, +66(0)9 3461 6411Suneta Hostel Chiangkhan (สุเนต์ตา โฮสเทล เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 1000THB – 2200THB187/1 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : https://www.facebook.com/sunetahostelE-mail : [email protected] : +66(0)8 5237 7878, +66(0)8 6999 9218

Where to sleep ?

Loei Loei

The Camp Chiangkhan (เดอะแคมป์ เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 1000THB – 3000THB 172/7 Moo 1, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110 Website : http://www.thecampchiangkhan.comTel. : +66(0)4283 3533 Mobile : +66(0)9 5727 4555The Old Chiang Khan Boutique Hotel (ดิโอลด์เชียงคาน บูติก โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1395THB – 1500THB288 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 20, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.theoldchiangkhan.com/index-Eng.html E-mail : [email protected], [email protected] Tel. : +66(0)4282 2119 Mobile : +66(0)8 8340 3999The Royal Chiang Khan Boutique Hotel (เดอะรอยัล เชียงคาน บูติก โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 2500THB195 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 15-16, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.theroyalchiangkhan.comE-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1788 Mobile : +66(0)8 9900 9788With A View Hotel (วิท อะ วิว โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1200THB – 3000THB185 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.withaviewhotel.comE-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4281 0696 Mobile : +66(0)9 1058 0185

Where to eat ? Huean Faai-Kam (เฮือนฝ้ายคำา)Chai-khong Road soi 14, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Tel. : +66(0)4282 2109Huean Luang Phra Bang (เฮือนหลวงพระบาง)156 Moo 2, Chai-khong Rd. Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.heonluangprabang.com E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1046 Mobile : +66(0)8 9009 4345Khrua Nucha (ครัวนุชา)28/2 Moo 4, Raum-jai-narumit Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.chiangkhanhill.com/restaurant.htmTel. : +66(0)4282 1285 Mobile : +66(0)8 1860 8810Luk Phochana (ลุกโภชนา) 304 Chai-khong Road soi 9, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Tel. : +66(0)4282 1251Nang Lenlen (นั่งเล่นเล่น)Chai-khong Road soi 16, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Mobile : +66(0)8 0744 8887Rabiang Rim Khong (ระเบียงริมโขง)299/4 Mu 1, Tambon Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Tel. : +66(0)4282 1532 Smile at ChiangKhan (สไมล์ แอท เชียงคาน)Chai-khong Road soi 2, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Mobile : +66(0)8 8563 6377

Let’s try some small restaurants and typical tasty “street food” at soi 9 and 10 !

Baan Supichaya (บ้านสุพิชญา)Room rate/night : 1200THB – 1500THB 183/1 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 14, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.baansupichaya.com E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1528Chiangkhan River Mountain Resort (เชียงคาน ริเวอร์ เมาท์เทน รีสอร์ท)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 7500THB451 Moo 1, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website: http://www.chiangkhanrivermountain.comE-mail : [email protected] Tel. : +66(0)4282 2191, +66(0)4282 2193 Mobile : +66(0)8 7745 6377 Chiangkhan Nostalgia (Huen Yai Buppa Boutique Hotel) (เฮือนยายบับภา บูติคโฮเตล)Room rate/night : 1800THB – 4400THB350 Moo 1, Chai-khong Road soi 11, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110 E-mail : [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1705 Mobile : +66(0)8 3177 8114Chic Chiangkhan Hotel (ชิค เชียงคาน โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 2800THB290 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road soi 20, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.chicck.webs.comTel. : +66(0)4282 2199, +66(0)2731 1102 Mobile : + 66(0)8 9900 9788Muiphan Guesthouse Chiangkhan (มุ้ยฟังเกสต์เฮ้าส์ เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 800THB – 1800THB3/3 Moo 1, Chai-khong Road soi 4 - 5, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110 Website : https://www.facebook.com/pg/muiphangatchiangkhanTel. : +66(0)4282 1077 Mobile : +66(0)8 1871 3556

Norn-nab-dao Rim-khong (นอน-นับ-ดาว ริมโขง)Room rate/night : price starts from 1000THBThree different accommodation sites to be selected, please visit the website : http://www.norn-nab-dao.comE-mail : [email protected] Tel. : +66(0)4282 2274 Mobile : +66(0)8 9883 2516, +66(0)8 6792 0215Phu’ Chiangkhan (ภู่ เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 1600THB – 9000THB299/3 Moo 1, Chai-khong Road soi 9-10, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : https://www.facebook.com/PhuchiangkhanE-mail : [email protected] Mobile : +66(0)8 9981 3759Sri Chiangkhan Hotel (ศรีเชียงคาน โฮเทล)Room rate/night : 1500THB – 2000THB113 Moo 1, Sri Chiangkhan Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : http://www.wongsaisiri-srichiangkhan.comE-mail : [email protected], [email protected]. : +66(0)4282 1000 Mobile : +66(0)9 0973 2465, +66(0)9 3461 6411Suneta Hostel Chiangkhan (สุเนต์ตา โฮสเทล เชียงคาน)Room rate/night : 1000THB – 2200THB187/1 Moo 2, Chai-khong Road, Chiang Khan, Loei 42110Website : https://www.facebook.com/sunetahostelE-mail : [email protected] : +66(0)8 5237 7878, +66(0)8 6999 9218

Where to sleep ?

Loei Loei

Less than one hundred kilometres west of Chiang Khan, the village of Phu Ruea is almost entirely composed of unspoiled sites. The road, exotic and beautifully lined with flowers, is most pleasant. Before arriving to Phu Ruea, you can discover the landscapes that are representative of the Isaan Plateau.

Amphoe Phu RueaA mountainous and flowery countryside…

Loei Loei

Less than one hundred kilometres west of Chiang Khan, the village of Phu Ruea is almost entirely composed of unspoiled sites. The road, exotic and beautifully lined with flowers, is most pleasant. Before arriving to Phu Ruea, you can discover the landscapes that are representative of the Isaan Plateau.

Amphoe Phu RueaA mountainous and flowery countryside…

Loei Loei

Here are some marked trails of the National Park to discover by foot :

The panoramic viewpoint « Decho » is an ideal place to witness the sunrise. When the sky is clear, you can enjoy a beautiful view over the hilly Mountain of Loei.

« Pha Lon Noi », another peak well known for contemplating the first brink of daylight, also allows seeing, in the horizon, Phu Luang, Phu Pha Sat, Phu Khrang, as well as the valley.

The steep cliff « Pha Sapthong », also known as « Pha Kulap » is covered with golden yellow lichen and white roses.

Finally, get some refreshing time on the side of the « Namtok Huai Phai » waterfall, which, with a height of 30 meters, is a source of drinking water for the town of Phu Ruea.

« Yot Phu Ruea » is the highest peak in the national park. A stone terrace welcomes visitors in the shade of a pine forest, where you can admire several kinds of wild flowers.

For further information, please contact the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department in Bangkok. Website : http://www.dnp.go.th Tel. : +66(0)2562 0760

The National Park of Phu Ruea Culminating at more than 1,365 meters above sea level, the mountain of Phu Ruea is covered with a pine forest. The aspect of this amazing geological formation, which evokes the reversed hull of a boat, gave its name to the park : « Phu Ruea » or « the Mountain of Ships ».

While strolling around, you can enjoy the panorama, its waterfalls, rock gardens, caves and, who knows, perhaps you will have the chance to see, among the rich fauna of the park, a bear, muntjacs, Asian wild dogs, turtles or pheasants prelates.