Local Loei Experience
Experience the charm of Loei, a province rich with art, culture, language, cuisine, and a people who have strongly preserved their traditional lifestyle. Visit many interesting tourist attractions within the province.
“A town in the sea of mountains, renowned for its cold climate, year-round flowers, Buddhism, and cleanliness.” This provincial motto accurately portrays the highlights of Loei province, which is a popular tourist destination. The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization), or DASTA, delegated its Loei Special Zone office to develop the province into a sustainable cultural and ecotourism destination. The Muang district of Loei province alone holds many attractions underscoring the priceless culture of the city.
Loei Lifestyle: A Lifestyle of Sufficiency and Respect for Nature
Loei province consists of the following 14 districts – Muang, Naduang, Chiang Khan, Pak Chom, Dan Sai, Na Haew, Phu Rua, Ta Lee, Wang Sapung, Phu Kradueng, Phu Luang, Pha Kao, Erawan, and Nong Hin. Muang district serves as the center of government and administration, delegating authority to other areas. Despite rapid growth and change of the modern society, Loei has strongly maintained its unique cultural identity and community interrelationships.
- Ban Kang Pla: An ancient community of Loei province, with a lifestyle focused on weaving textiles since ancestral times. The women of the community use the loom to weave cloth during the day and spin silk during the night. Creating handwoven textiles is the daily routine of Ban Kang Pla community members.
- Na Aoh Community: The community strongly portrays the Lan Chang culture, with unique Thai-Loei architecture exemplifying the locals’ craftsmanship from one generation to the next. Homes are constructed using natural materials, with over 60 Thai-Loei homes being preserved for tourists to experience.
Moreover, the locals provide a warm welcome – introducing visitors to their simple and charming lifestyle. The community is full of lush, green gardens with vegetables grown by the locals. Each house has its own vegetable garden, where members can handpick their own organic produce to cook without having to purchase from the market. The members are interdependent, supporting each other like family members. These factors create a charm which must be personally experienced.
Tourist Attractions in Muang District, Loei Province
Muang district can be visited throughout the year, since it offers a variety of tourist attractions highlighting the nature, local lifestyle, and culture of the community. These attractions include:
- Wat Sri Sutthawas (Wat Loei Long): The temple is situated on Loei Long mountain, with many culturally significant Buddha images such as “Phra Phutta Sila Mongkol Ming Muang,” a standing Buddha “calming the ocean,” a meditating Buddha, and a meditating Buddha subduing Mara. The temple and the Buddha images serve as the center of faith and worship for the locals and neighboring communities.
- Wat Tham Pha Poo: Also known as “Tham Phiang Din,” the temple is a famous cultural and religious tourist attraction for visitors and those seeking for a meditation retreat. The temple holds the urn of Luang Poo Kham Dee Paphasoh, the founder of the sanctuary. The temple is situated in a stone mountain’s cave, with many Buddha images decorated within the cave. Visitors can also observe gray leaf monkeys, caves, and the Luang Poo Kham Dee Paphasoh daily.
- Phu Bo Bit Forest Park: The forest park is situated in the Huay Mak National Forest Reserve. Phu Tok and Phu Bo Bit forest parks are steep mountains standing close to the city of Loei province. Nature enthusiasts must know these destinations, since they hold many caves and lush forests. Traveling is also convenient, since the forests are only 3 kilometers from the city of Loei.
- Nam Man Reservoir: Also known as Huay Krating Reservoir, the destination is ideal for watching sunsets and dining local cuisines made from freshly-caught fish. The highlight activity is rafting during the early morning to enjoy the scenery throughout the reservoir. During the cool season, a thin layer of mist hovers over the surface of the water – providing a captivating experience for visitors.
- Loh Loei - Kud Pong Walking Street: The walking street is situated next to Loei Vocational College, along the Kud Pong lake. Enjoy shopping amidst a friendly environment of merchants that greet visitors along the way. The walking street also has a variety of delicious street food for visitors to enjoy.
“I left my heart in Loei.” This statement most accurately summarizes our experience at the Muang district of Loei – a province that has effectively retained its local identity in an age of globalization and rapid change.
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