Northeastern region (Isan)
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Known as Isan or Esarn, the northeast is the least changed part
of Thailand and offers a fascinating mix of traditional rural life and culture, mountain sceneries
and Mekong river life. Traveling through the Isan region is like traveling back in time.
The people of the Isan pursue agrarian lifestyles dictated by the annual cycle of the farming seasons and unchanged by
the passage of time. The region’s ancient cultural traditions and customs in music, folk dances, legends and
festivals are better preserved here than anywhere else in Thailand and the population is friendly and charming, even
though it is among the poorest of Thailand. Isan was part of the old Angkor kingdom
with many Angkor temple sanctuaries scattered across the countryside. The most impressive examples are the superbly restored sites at
Phimai and Phanom Rung, both historical parks, and the great temple
complex at Khao Phra Viharn on the Cambodian border. The region is home to some of Thailand’s best loved national parks
Khao Yai and
Phu
Kradung. The region's most precious treasure, however, is its charming people as you can experience for yourself
during a
homestay
when you will stay a few days at home with a Thai host family in a small Isan country village in Khonkaen and take part in
authentic daily country life.
Thaitraveldreams is specialised in Isan with 8 short excursions and two
roundtrips
Highlights of north Isan
and
Highlights of east Isan in our standard program.
Our excursions in Isaan
