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Chateau de Loei |
| Distance to Bangkok |
460km |
| What to see at winery |
Tour vineyards
Tour winemaking facilities and cellar
Wine tasting
Chateau de Loei souvenir shop
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| How to get there – air / land |
By air – fly to Petchabun and then take the Route 203
through Lom Sak and Dan Sai (approximately 11/2
hours, 120km).
Alternatively fly to Phitsanaluk and then take the Route
12 past Poi Falls and then Route 203 (approximately 2
hours 20 mins, 170km).
Alternatively Udon Thani take the scenic Route 210 through
Loei and then Route 203 (approximately 3 hours, 210km).
By car – (approximately 7 hours, 460km from Bangkok)
take the Route 21 through Saraburi and Si Thep to Petchabun
and then Route 203 to Phurua.
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| Places of interest en route |
Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
Phrathat Si Song Rak
Phu Pha Lom Forrest Park
Neramitr Vipassana Temple
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| Best time of year to visit |
Cool season (October – February), especially during
harvest season (February) |
Places to stay
- Distance from winery
- Facilities
- # rooms
- website
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Rungyen Resort – is just 11km from the winery in a beautiful
garden setting with mountain views. 66 rooms and 6 bungalows
available, facilities include swimming pool, fitness and
karaoke.
Price guide: 850 – 8,000 baht (50% discount April to September)
Tel: 042 809 511-3
Fax: 042 809514
Email: sale_loei@rungyenresort.com
www.rungyenresort.com
Loei Palace – situated 60km from
the winery in the town of Loei, there are over 180 rooms
from superior to super deluxe suites with facilities
such as swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness, karaoke and
Thai massage.
Tel: 042 815 668-74
Fax: 042 815 675-6
Email: loei-palace@amari.com
www.amari.com
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| Other places of interest nearby |
Phurua National Park (10km from winery)
Tha li (40km)
Loei town (60km)
Suan Hin Pha Ngam Park (130km)
Phu Luang (130km)
Erawan Caves (135km)
Chiang Khan (120km)
Phu Kradung (180km
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| Local Cuisine |
Kung Ten, O Lam, Miang, Nang Pla Phong and Daek Ueng. |
| Other facts for visitor |
Local festivals are held every February (Cotton Festival),
May (Phra That Sri Songrak) and June/July (Phi Ta Khon). |
