Thinking of Phitsanulok to Nong khai or Mukdahan to Nong Khai. Which is more interesting?

Loei is beautiful. I'd go that way.

It rather depends where you're starting from, doesn't it?

 

Pi-lok to Nong Khai takes you through Nam Nao National Park.  You can also swing off north through Dansai, Phu Rua and Loei, and then strike for the Mekong at Chang Khian.  The road then takes you along the Mekong through Si Chiangmai (spring roll capital of the world!) and down into Nong Khai.

 

The route northwards from Mukdahan goes through That Phanom.  Unfortunately most of it is a mile or two away from the river, so you don't get all that much river scenery.

6 minutes ago, isanbirder said:

It rather depends where you're starting from, doesn't it?

 

Pi-lok to Nong Khai takes you through Nam Nao National Park.  You can also swing off north through Dansai, Phu Rua and Loei, and then strike for the Mekong at Chang Khian.  The road then takes you along the Mekong through Si Chiangmai (spring roll capital of the world!) and down into Nong Khai.

 

The route northwards from Mukdahan goes through That Phanom.  Unfortunately most of it is a mile or two away from the river, so you don't get all that much river scenery.

 

I agree , with the Pi-look choice. From Mukdahan unfortunately you hardly see the Mekong at all...

Edited August 10, 20169 yr by bergen

Loei to Chaing Khan to Nong Khai along the Meekong really nice drive.

Great route from Phitsanulok on the 12 road down past Lomsak, then straight on from there.

Yes, the route out of Phitsanoluk going east is very nice, clean air, pleasant drive through the mtns with a few national parks and waterfalls along the way. Make sure to fill your tank before leaving P-lok as there are no gas stations for a while... 

 

Enjoy. 

21 minutes ago, kenk24 said:

Yes, the route out of Phitsanoluk going east is very nice, clean air, pleasant drive through the mtns with a few national parks and waterfalls along the way. Make sure to fill your tank before leaving P-lok as there are no gas stations for a while... 

 

Enjoy. 

 

You just need to know where the 55 gl drums with a hand pump are. Yes I have used them.

I have used those a few times as they say any port in a storm my dear, gas was just fine no problems