Nan
Things to see and do
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Wat Phumin

Founded in 1696, this is regarded as one of the most important wats in Nan province and, of all the wats in Nan town, we'd say this is the one must-see. There are three notable features here. The temple's murals (in the midst of a renovation during our last visit) are considered to be the finest ... read more
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Nan National Museum

This excellent two-storey museum has a fascinating collection of various artifacts that have been dug up, donated or purchased from all over Nan province. The star attraction is a black elephant tusk, which measures 94 cm in length and weighs 18 kg. There is also the mandatory Buddha collection, ... read more
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Wat Phra That Chae Haeng

More than 600 years old, this is the most revered wat in Nan and features a 55m-tall Lao-style stupa that has been covered in gold sheet. Set atop a hill overlooking Nan in the distance, the approach is via a broad walkway flanked by naga balustrades emptying out to the main enclosure, with a ... read more
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Wat Hua Khuang

This pretty, centrally located temple contains two information placards within its well manicured grounds. The first reads "No evidence of construction date known" while the second says "Assume built around 1525 AD". One goes on to note that there were renovations in 1882 and 1927, while the other ... read more
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Wat Phra That Chang Kham

Set almost straight across from the Nan National Museum, this is the second most important wat in Nan. Visible from the street, the large stupa supported by 24 stone elephants is the source of the temple's name -- "elephant supported stupa" -- and just before it sits the main affair, housing a ... read more
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