"Tired of touristy places?" Nan by beebah

Nan Travel Guide: 34 reviews and 52 photos

To be honest I never thought about going there!

Until my friend came up with the idea "Where's Nan" then I started to actually think about it. And swear to Buddha, I never knew it's border of Thailand-Lao another checking point between 2 countries.

Just knowing there's no train goes to Nan, it sounds like fun already. What a province.. can't be reached by train! in Thailand! it has to be very rural not to have any trains passing where you live.

But Nan is just ..u know .. Railway company won't make any profit operating train to Nan, i think. :-) too small, too far, not a tourist place, can't go anywhere futhur but Lao.

This is why this province is still so pure.

culure or nature? why not both

monks walking along Nan river in the early morning

Nan has both.. since it's not such a popular destination like Chiangmai, MaeHongSon or Chiangrai.. but i'm sure you will love it there.

Nan town is small, peaceful, after 7:30 PM town is completely quiet already (hungry at night? no worry, there's 7-eleven! well... only one though .. Thank Buddha)

Plenty of Wats to explore, museum to enjoy , great food to be tasted, nature to be amazed... peaceful atmosphere and nice people.

Laid back

road side in Nan town

can't be any better...
just do nothing but being lazy here,(if you like) you won't feel guilty doing that :-)

Pros and Cons

Pros:peaceful, pure, beauty of nature, nice people, nice food.
Cons:If you travel solo and If you have to buy tour packages, they're not very cheap

Last visit to Nan: Jan 2005
Intro Updated Feb 24, 2005
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Reviews (7)

Kayaking - Rafting in Kaeng Nam Wa. Sports & Outdoors (1)

First I have to say I'm not a sport person at all. But well.. if you come to Nan and you don't go rafting that's like... more travel advice

Fresh vietnamese food Restaurants (2)

I love this place. It's very pretty decorated. Wooden floor, garden-side, free magazines... You can sit on the balcony... more travel advice

Esarn food in Nan, very unique! Restaurants (2)

Esarn food is popular everywhere in Thailand, include Nan. Food will be a little spicy but it tastes great.... more travel advice

Hungry in the middle of the night? Nightlife (1)

Nan is small town, and should enjoy the quietness of the town :-) there's only night market in town where you can find... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
See All Denchai (Prae) to Nan by bus

Hotels (1)
Big wooden house, feel like staying...

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volopolo Jul 12, 2008 at 5:53 AM

In the future i will travel in all provinces in Thailand!
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Saagar Jul 31, 2006 at 7:53 AM

Enjoying your Thailand tips; thanks, thinking of going there for New Years.
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austarman May 1, 2006 at 6:00 PM

I just did some rafting in Bali Indonesia last month. This place looks fun also..Love it!
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jrs1234 Sep 21, 2005 at 11:00 AM

Looks like a great place! Great tips, thanks!
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cokes Mar 5, 2005 at 10:33 AM

Looks Like a very relaxing place. The Rafting looks like loads of fun. Nice Page :-)