A Week To Burn In North / Central Thailand - Any Ideas?

[seaeagle]

Arriving in Phitsanulok, I have 5 or 6 days spare before I need to head back to P'lok and BKK. This will be mid-February.

Any ideas on where to make a short trip while in the north / central area?

My own thinking is a visit to CM or CR, but worried about the fires etc up there at this time of year. What's it like now and during the next month?

Also, was wondering about a few days up in Vientiane. Purely to tick off another capital city. Is that worthwhile visiting?

Thanks for the help.

[keeniau96]

Why not try Luang Prabang? it is really a bit of a gem.

[canuckamuck]

You're a bit early, but it is the burning season.

Edited January 21, 2013 by canuckamuck

[craigt3365]

You're a bit early, but it is the burning season.

Some burning is going on now, but not too bad. April will be pretty bad.

Luang Prabang is pretty cool. The capital is OK and there are a few things to see. Even Nong Khai is neat for a few days. Or Chiang Khan. And of course, CM/CR have plenty to offer. Too many choices!!