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A quiet and tranquil
province, Nan nestles in a verdant valley in northern Thailand. About
668 kilometers from Bangkok, it covers an area of 11,472 square kilometers
and is made up of the following districts (Amphoe) and sub-district
(King Amphoe). Introduction Amphoe Muang, Wiang Sa, Pua, Chiang Klang,
Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Noi, Na Muen,
Santisuk, Bo Klua, Chalerm Phrakiat , Song Khaeo and King Amphoe Phu
Phiang. Nan's history is deeply involved with its neighbors, in particular
Sukhothai which played an important role in both political and religious
terms. Today Nan is still the home of numerous Thai Lue and other
hilltribes who retain highly interesting customs and traditions. |
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 Phrathat
Chae Haeng about 2 kms. from
town on Highway 1168, is ancient religious site of the province.
Once the center of the center of the old town, it was moved
to its present location in about 1368. It features a 55 m. high
golden chedi containing a Holy Relic from Sukhothai. Over the
Viharn's door frames and on parts of the roofs are plaster designs
in the shape of Naga, the great serpent, which represent the
artistic best in local archicture. |
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Din or Hom Chom is a natural
geological occurence located about 10 kms from Na Noi district
on Highway # 1083. The site is characterized by a large earthen
mould eroded by the elements through the ages, leaving only
hard eartern columns, whose exotic shapes and forms can be interpreted
as differently as the imagination goes.
Si Nan National
Park
The Si Nan National Park covers extensive forested and mountainous
areas. Pha Chu is the major attraction in the park. The cliff
can be reached by taking the Nan-Wiang Sa - Na Noi route for
135 kilometres, then turning into Highway No. 1083 and on for
another 22 kilometres. The cliff-stop offers an excellent viewing
point to enjoy a panoramic vista of the mountains. A national
flag pole has a lanyard running all the way down to the foot
of the hill, the longest in the country. There are camping areas
for visitors in the park.
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| nan.go.th |
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official website of the Governor of Nan |
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