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The vast swath of Thailand known as Isan has often been characterized, if not stigmatized, by the existence of the Korat plateau, which makes up a good portion of the region. If much of Isan's landscape is flat and featureless, this is hardly true of the region's culture. Travelers to Isan have the option of visiting the mountains around Korat and Loei, experiencing the traditional life of the provinces along the length of the Mekong River from Nong Khai, or visiting the wealth of Khmer architecture found in the southern stretch of the region bordering Cambodia. The best way to approach the region is from one of the major cities, Korat or Udon Thani.
Isan Hotels
Because relatively few tourists visit Isan, most hotels and guesthouses cater chiefly to a business clientele. There are some top-class hotels in larger...read more
Isan Restaurants
Find the best Isan restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Isan
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Isan
- Sale on Worldwide Flights (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- Indochina Experience IExplore
- Exotic Cities from Dallas (R/T incl. Tax) — $940 Emirates
- Thailand & Cambodia Experience — $4,089 IExplore
Isan Experiences
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Roads Less Traveled: Tour buses are rare on the roads of the sprawling northeast plateau, and you'll probably only run into a few other farang... Read more
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In a nation that loves to have a good time, Isan bangs the drum the loudest and puts so much into its festivals that you soon forget this is... Read more
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