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Must-see places in Nan
Things to see and do in Nan
When you come to Nan, there are two things you must see: on the wall of Wat Phumin, there is a painting of a man whispering to his wife which is the emblem of the city and is used in many different forms and in the late afternoon, go to Wat Pra That Khao Noi and admire the sunrise illuminating Nan in front of the standing Buddha statue facing the city. If you have not done that, you did not really come to Nan !There are other interesting temples such as the white temple, the Golden Temple and a few others, a district of wooden houses and the museum of the city and of course Nan boat races in the summer (dates vary each year according to the lunar calendar).
At the end of the page, I have also listed some good tours, excursions and activities you can do in or from Nan. Click here to see them.
Map of sights in Nan
Must-sees Other sights
Must-visit places in Nan
Wat Phumin
วัดภูมินทร์My opinion : 5/5
It is the most important temple in Nan? It houses murals among the most beautiful in Thailand and probably the most famous mural painting in the country that also became the emblem of Nan city. A must see when you visit to Nan!
Wat Ming Muang
วัดพระบาทมิ่งเมืองMy opinion : 4/5
Completely white, this temple is surprising even if it is very modest compared to the beautiful White Temple in Chiang Rai. 2 minutes walk from Wat Phumin , take the time to pay him a visit.
Wat Sri Panton
วัดศรีพันต้นMy opinion : 3/5
This fully golden temple is the second monochrome temple in Nan. It is located just a few minutes walk from Nan white temple.
Wat Phra That Khao Noi
วัดพระธาตุเขาน้อยMy opinion : 5/5
Do not miss it when you come to Nan! Especially at sunset. The sight of the golden image of Buddha walking with the valley, the mountains and Nan city below is just amazing !
Chicken coop spa
สปาสุมไก่My opinion : 4/5
If you are looking for something surprising and relaxing near Nan, this place is for you ! Located in a small local community 15 kilometers from the city, this spa has strange little saunas, the sum gai spas. There are very few places in Thailand that offer it but it's becoming more and more popular because it's nice and it makes funny souvenir pictures.
Ban Sao Luang weaving village
บ้านซาวหลวงMy opinion : 3/5
This small village 20 kilometers from Nan has several weaving workshops including a large one that can be visited to see the tedious work on the looms. And of course, you can buy local craft production.Find a room in Nan
Other places worth visiting in Nan
Wat Phrathat Chae Hang
Bo Kluea
Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawiharn
Nan National Museum
Wat Suan Tan
Ban Bo Suak Community
Tours in Nan and around
Live the Local Life in Love Whispering City
Offered in English
Start at fresh market after that sightseeing downtown of Nan province and learn about culture and hungout at the night.
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