Chiang Khan , Thailand

Chiang Khan: The Most Famous District Of Loei These Days

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jadet_Kaewsaenthip]Jadet Kaewsaenthip

When any Thai think of Loei province, they think of Chiang Khan, the small district of Loei province which located across the Xanamkhan Province of Lao PDR. This district is now popular for its locality and Isaan Thainess (The quality of being The North East Thai people.) It is recently called Pai No.2 of Thailand (Pai is a very famous tourist destination in the north of Thailand.) Why is it called Pai No.2?

In Pai the tourist will see the locality and nice views of rivers and mountains. The way of life of the people is simple. The tourists will see the same things in Pai No.2. The way of life of Chiang Khan is very simple and, and the town is free from the pollution of any kind. Along the Mekong River, there are local style houses, guest houses, and restaurants. Local food is very similar to the food of Lao PDR and has a very good taste. For people who love to eat fish, the giant cat fish from Mekong River can be found at any restaurants in town.

If you are an early bird, you will have a chance to see that the sun rises at Keng Kut Kue of Mekong River is very beautiful. At Keng Kut Kue, the local food shops stand on the bank of the river. Spicy Jumping shrimp is among the most favorite foods of the place. The shrimps are still alive while we are eating them. Papaya salad is very hot and spicy. People are crying while they are eating. Not that they are sad, they are crying because the local food of the district is very hot.

One of the most famous souvenirs is fried sweeten young coconut. The name of this chewable sweet coconut is called Ma-Prao-Kaeo. People who visit Chiang Khan always buy this product to be souvenirs for their relatives and friends. The village near Keng-Kut-Kue is the best place to produce Ma-Prao-Kaeo.

The sunset at this old town is very fascinating. If the visitors of Chiang Khan want to see the sunset on Mekong River, they can walk along the bank of the river in the evening, or they can see the sunset at the balcony of the restaurant. Walking in the evening in the old town of Chiang Khan is what people from the big city want to do.

If anyone likes the simple way of life, he or she should find the time to visit Chiang Khan and see how people live their lives in a very small town. Most of Chiang Khan people are traditional farmers. They wake up very early in the morning, and they go to the Buddhist Temple to offer foods for the monks. Then they go to their farms. Chiang Khan is now one of the most favorite tourist destinations.

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Chiang Khan , Thailand

Loei Province

Easy Vacation in Loei Province, The North East of Thailand

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jadet_Kaewsaenthip]Jadet Kaewsaenthip 

Vacation is what everyone needs at least once a year. I have places in my hometown to introduce to someone who wants a vacation in the most simple style of life. Loei a very small province in the North East of Thailand. Most people who have visited Loei found it fantastic. Below are places in Loei you should visit.

Loei Downtown: It is a very small town with the pond in the middle of town. If you come during Loy Krathong Festival in November, you will see the local Thai Loei long tail boat racing in the day light, and at night you can float the Krathong (water floating lantern) with lit candle in the town center pond.

Phudradung

Phudradung: Phukradung is a very big sand stone mountain with heaven like weather and views. It is a very famous national park in Thailand. If you visit Loei, you should climb up Phukradung mountain to prove that you are strong and healthy. You can not visit Phudradung all year round. It closes during rainy season. Hikers and travellers can go up to the top of Phudradung, 2500 meters above sea level, from the 1st of October to the 30th of May each year.

Prathat Srisongrak

Prathat Srisongrak (Srisongrak Pagoda): It is a friendship pagoda that has long history of Thai and Loa good relationship. Srisongrak pagoda located in Dansai, a small district of Loei province. If you go there during May or June, you will see a merit making festival called Phitakhon Festival. There is a famous parade in the festival. People who join in the parade will dress like ghost. They wear masks painted monster picture which made of coconut tree and local sticky rice steamer. See it with your own eyes, you will never forget it.

Chiangkarn

Chiangkarn: Chiangkarn is one of the districts of Loei bordering with Lao PDR. You can see Mekong River along the district roads. The sun set is so amazing. There are many low price local guesthouses along the Mekong River bank. You can try local nice food in a traditional style of Loei people.

If you have been to all parts of Thailand and you like them. You may like the easy and different Loei province. You may find yourself peaceful and happy in a tiny part of Thailand called Loei.

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