Hotels in Northeastern Thailand, Thailand

Northeastern Thailand, or Isan, sits on the Khorat Plateau with a tropical savanna climate-hot year-round (averaging 80s F / 27-32 C). It's famous for ancient Khmer temples like Phimai, plus world-class silk weaving in villages like Pak Thong Chai. The dry season from November to February is best for hiking in Khao Yai National Park and biking around the 11th-century Phimai ruins, while the rainy season (June-October) brings lush rice fields and cheap stays for exploring Udon Thani's Ban Chiang archaeological site.