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A trifle off the
beaten track, Loei is the region's westernmost
province and thus has features in common with
the northern region and it is usually used as a
transfer point into more rural areas of the
province. The landscape is one of
high hills and mountains, and there is enormous
climatic range, the province recording the
country's highest and lowest temperatures.
Without doubt, the major attractions are scenic,
notably parks of Phu Kradueng National Park, Phu Luang
National Park and Phu
Ruea National Park, all three being mountain areas with pines
and other cool climate trees and abundant
wildlife. The Phu Kradueng National Park
encircles a bell-shaped mountain with
exceptional view and known as a spring break
destination, this park is packed with students
during the school holidays whereby tents and
A-frame huts can be rented. If you are visiting
in June, head off to Dan Sai to witness the
Spirit Festival whereby you are supposed to
consume as much rice whisky as possible to get
yourself drunk.
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