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  Kaeng
Khut Khu
rapid on the middle of the Maekhong River at Amphoe Chiang Khan creates
a narrow but extremely swift current. Immersed in and smoothed by the
rushing water for countless years, the rocks produce multi-colored
scenes of unique beauty.
To the North of the Chiang Khan
market is Wat Sri Khun Muang with its wall made of glassy materials.
The main chapel is shaped for like those found in the North. The wall
murals depict a religious legend.
Phu
Kradung National Park
About 70 kilometers from Loei on the Khon Kaen- Loei Highway is the
Phu Kradung National Park located on high plateau. Lush and fertile, it
is the home of many types of wildlife. With an elevation of 1,325
meters, the Park is ideally suitable for cold climate plants and trees.
Transportation
Train leave Bangkok Railway Station for
Khon Kaen from there take a Khon Kaen - Loei bus to the market in front
of the Amphoe Phu Kradung Administrative Office. Next, a mini-bus to
the office of the Phu Kradung National Park 5 kilometers away. This is
the starting point of the trekking
 journey to the peak of the mountain . From there a 5 kilometers long footpath leads to "Lang Pae". Then after
4 kilometers walk along a pasturage you will arrive at the bungalows on
Phu Kradung. AT your convenience the office provides you with porters
to carry your luggage's to the mountaintop at the rate of 6 Baht per one
kilogram.
Bus from the Northeastern Bus
Terminal in Bangkok (Mo Chit) also depart for Amphoe Phu Kradung Bus
Terminal in Tambon Pha Nok Khao. From there take a bus to the office of
the Phu Kradung National Park and trekking from the on the top.
 Phu
Luang Wildlife Sanctuary
Located on high plateau with an elevation of 1,550 meters. The area of
Phu Luang covered several Amphoes, Wang Saphung, Phu Rua, Dan Sai and
King Amphoe Phu Luang. Phu Luang forest is a blend forest of tropical
and colder mate forest. Wild animals are abundant.
Transportation to the Phu
Luang National Park
The Loei-Chum Phae 201 National Highway leads to Amphoe Wang Saphung
before Amphoe Muang which is 20 kilometers away from each other.
From Amphoe Wang Saphung, on
the left of the Wang Saphung Community School, there is a road to the
office of the Phu Luang National Park. The road is the 26 kilometers
long OARD No. 1027 on which a bus shuttles two round trips daily.
From there a 9 kilometers long
motor car road leads to Huai Kung. Then three hours walk to the Loan
Tae tourist resting spot. It is 7 kilometers away.
From the office to the tourist
resting spot, it is 6 hours walk and 14 kilometers in distance.
 Phu
Rua National Park
1.375 meters above sea level, is another majestic mountain with a
vast pine - covered plateau on top. A cliff shaped like the bow of a
Chinese junk just out over the mountain.
Attractions and Places of
Interest
There are Kho Lon Noi, which offers a view of sunrise and beautiful
scenery: Pha Sub Thong, a very steep cliff : Namtok Huai Phai, a 30
meter-high waterfall: and P hu Rua's Top, which provides a fine view of
Huang and Khong River.
Transportation
Out of Amphoe Muang on National highway no. 203 connected Loei with
Phetchabun, at the 48 the kilometer mark is the Amphoe Phu Rua
Administrative Office. Nearby you will see a sign of the Phu Rua
National Park on the roadside which is in the area of Ban Nong Bua. The
road to the park is 4 kilometers long and paved with laterite. From
there, it is 5 kilometers to the mountaintop and only vans and high
powered motor cars can climb up. |
The
structure is about 30 meters high and it
annual celebrations are attended by thousands of people. 
