Things to Do in Loei (from Udon Thani)
Thailand's coolest province: mountains, seas of mist, the wooden riverside town of Chiang Khan and the famous Phu Kradueng hike.
2 h 20 min from Udon Thani · 149 km
Map →Places to visit · 7 places
Tham Erawan (Erawan Cave Temple)A large Buddha on a limestone cliff above a cave temple, right on Highway 210 between Udon and Loei.1 h 36 min from the city
Phu Pa Po ("Fuji of Loei")A hilltop viewpoint facing a cone-shaped peak that locals call the Fuji of Loei, best with the morning sea of mist.2 h 53 min from the city
Phu Kradueng National ParkA famous flat-topped mountain: hike up to a plateau of pine forest, waterfalls and cliff-edge sunrise points. Plan an overnight stay.2 h 56 min from the city
Phu Ruea National ParkCool mountain park known for sea-of-mist views. About 1.5 hours from Chiang Khan — a separate trip.2 h 59 min from the city
Chiang Khan Riverside Old TownWooden shophouses along the Mekong, a walking street at night and alms-giving at dawn.3 h 7 min from the city
Kaeng Khut Khu RapidsRocky Mekong rapids just outside Chiang Khan, with riverside snack stalls.3 h 15 min from the city
Phra That Si Song RakA historic white chedi in Dan Sai built as a symbol of friendship between the old kingdoms of Ayutthaya and Lan Xang.3 h 31 min from the city
Photo: Guido Johannes Joerg (Endimione) (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Pinchai (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Nicetory (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Hanumann (CC BY 2.0) · Icon0.com (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Christophe95 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Yakuzakorat (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons