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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Nan?
What to do and 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).
I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Nan or from Nan. Click here to see them.
Must-visit places in Nan
Wat Phumin
วัดภูมินทร์
Wat Ming Muang
วัดพระบาทมิ่งเมือง
Wat Sri Panton
วัดศรีพันต้น
Wat Phra That Khao Noi
วัดพระธาตุเขาน้อย
Chicken coop spa
สปาสุมไก่
Ban Sao Luang weaving village
บ้านซาวหลวงOther nice places to visit in Nan
Wat Phrathat Chae Hang
Located 4 km outside the city, it is the most sacred temple in Nan provincebecause of its golden chedi built in the 14th century.
Wat Phra That Chang Kham Worawiharn
Temple located just before Wat Phumin, it may be interesting to pay it a visit. It is one of the oldest temples in Nan. It houses the largest Buddhist manuscripts library in Thailand.
Nan National Museum
Housed in a former palace, the museum will especially interest those who love history and archeology. It helps to know the rich history of the region.
Wat Suan Tan
This temple is one of the oldest in the city. It houses qhat is probably the most beautiful Buddha in Nan, a 4 meters high bronze statue. Behind the main building, there is also an intreresting chedi.
Ban Bo Suak Community
Located 10 kilometers from Nan city, this small village is known for its ancient pottery kilns. You can see them, visit a small museum and see a potter working but the visit may be a little frustrating because no one speaks English there. So add it to a trip to other places but do not come here just for that.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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