Nan Province is
a serene and attractive tourist destination, which is cozily snuggled in the
lush valley forests of northern Thailand. Bestowed with a rich legacy, this
place is located on the banks of Nan River. The region is a home to different
hill tribe communities with distinctly unique customs and traditions. Nan Province is
quite popular for it’s locally made musical instruments, golden oranges, woven
materials, silverware,
woodcarving and hill tribe handicrafts.
A major
tourist attraction is the Ban Pak Nai, which is famous for its houseboats. The
place is ideal for tourists who prefer holidaying amid peaceful natural
surrounding. The region is also famous for Hom Chom, with its characteristic
earthen mould of unusual shapes and intriguing forms. The Si Nan National Park
and the Doi Phu Kha National Park contain forested lands and mountain ranges,
from where several streams originate and exotic waterfalls. These forests are a
home to several rare and near-extinct floras. There are several shrines and
Buddhist chedis in the region including Wat Chang Kham, Wat Phaya Wat, Wat Phra
That Chae Hang and Wat Phumin.
For tourists who are on a look out for some
exciting adventure, there are different forms of adventure sports available. Since there are a lot of rivers
and streams flowing throughout the region, there is a good opportunity for Rafting using bamboo or rubber rafts. Nam Wa Rafting is very
popular among the adventure loving tourists. Camping and trekking facilities
are available in the Doi Phu Kha National Park. Trekking
on foot or on Elephant back is quite common. The challenging trekking paths on
the mountain terrains tempt tourists to explore its peaks and forests.
Nan Province is 668 kilometers away from Bangkok. It is well connected by road and air.
Tourists can board buses from Bangkok at the Mochit 2 Bus terminal or can even
hire a car. Direct flights from Bangkok are operated by Thai Airways daily. The
region has various restaurants that offer Thai, Chinese and European delights
to satiate the palates of the customers. Accommodation is available at affordable
prices.
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