Places to visit in Nan
What to see 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).
Must-visits in Nan
Wat Phumin
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Wat Phra That Khao Noi
วัดพระธาตุเขาน้อยOther places to visit in Nan
Map of point of interest in Nan
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Probably the most famous and visited floating markets, it is still nice to see ,early in the morning especially
Wat Buraphaphiram
Its giant standing Buddha image which is nearly 60 meters high is the best known monument in Roi Et. It is also the largest of its kind in Thailand and the statue makes the city all around the...
Wat Pong Sunan
a recent temple, but certainly it worths a visit at least for its big reclining Buddha in the temple courtyard. There is also a golden chedi, a main building with a two naga staircase leading to...
Sangkhlaburi Mon Bridge
400 meters long wooden bridge built by the Mon. It is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand. A very photogenic place, especially at sunset and in the early morning when it is embedded in the mist.
Traditional boats racing festivals season about to start in Thailand
Every year towards the end of the rainy season in Thailand, many cities and communities organize festivals around traditional long boat races. In this article, I give you the dates of the main longboat races festivals that will take place between...
