Visit Phu Huai Isan Viewpoint (Nong Khai)

The Phu Hai Isan viewpoint perched on a hilltop in the Ban Muang subdistrict of Nong Khai province offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the Mekong River below in the valley with Laos on the other bank Not only does it offer one of the best spots to admire the sunrise in Isan the NorthEastern region of Thailand but it is also a fun little adventure to go up there

Indeed the only way to reach the top of Phua Hay Isan is to park at the foot of the hill and take a seat on a local tractor called emETaekem available at the contact details GPS that I indicate It is recommended to arrive a little after 5 am to enjoy the sunrise up there The ascent by tractor For just half an hour up there visitors are often rewarded with a sea of mist covering the river at dawn and revealing it as the day breaks.

The story of this superb viewpointh

Phu Ha Isan is a low hill near the Mekong River in Ban Muang village Sangkhom district Nong Khai province Locals came together to renovate the landscape and make it a tourist attraction also offering an ETaek tractor service originally used for agriculture Its fun to do and local Generally on a fogfree day it is a wonderful viewpoint for sunrise thanks to the Mekong below

Phu Hai Isan is a new viewpoint recently opened in Nong Khai province and it is probably the one which offers the most exceptional view as it allows you to see both the sea of mist and the magnificent view of the mountain ranges mountains intersected by the Mekong a rare sight in ThailandpThe ascent and descent on a shared tractor costs 100 THB per person Otherwise it will cost you 700 THB to privatize a tractor No need to book in advance.

The ascent of Phu Hai Isan is offered every day but more popular on weekends but only possible when the weather permits In the rainy season it is important to find out beforehand because due to the steepness the access path can be too slippery and therefore impassable for tractors Contact 089 011 0099 in Thai In the cool season from November to June no worries except exceptional weather.