Loei is one of the most sparsely populated provinces (changwat) of Thailand, located in the northeast. Neighboring provinces are (from east clockwise) Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Nongbua Lamphu, Khon Kaen, Phetchabun,Phitsanulok. In the north it borders Xaignabouli and Vientiane Province of Laos.
The city of Loei is surrounded by mountain ranges whose summits are covered by fog and are abundant with various kinds of flora. The best known mountains in the province are Phu Kradueng, Phu Luang, and Phu Ruea.
There are many famous places in the city such as Phu Kradueng National Park and Phu Ruea National Park. People always like to come here in the winter and some people call it “ Fuji Mueangleoi ”