of Thailand founded in 1282 A.D. Governed by 64 different rulers it remained
an almost independent kingdom until 1931. Nan province covers an area of 11,472,076 sq.kilometers with a population of 518,688. It is administratively divided into 14 Amphoes (Districts) and 1 King Amphoes (Sub Districts) :
Amphoe Muang, Wiang Sa, Pua, Chiang Klang, Tha Wang Pha, Thung Chang, Mae Charim, Ban Luang, Na Noi, Na Muen, Santisuk, Bo Klua, Chalem Phrakiat, Song Khaeo and King- Amphoe Phu Phiang. The minicipality is located 668 kilometers from Bangkok.
Being
more than 700 years old Nan town and province has many beautiful main
temple such as Wat Prathat Chae Haeng, Wat Phu Min and Wat Chang Kom,
also interesting cultural and historical site. Nan National Museum is
one of the best in Thailand.
Nan province is very mountainous and sparsely populated by Yao, Htin,
Hmong, Thai-Lue and the primitive nomadic Mabri or Phi Tong Luang tribe
is still migrating around in few remote forest areas.
The many natural attraction includes the Doi Phu Ka National Park with
caves,
waterfalls, spectacular views. Other interesting site are the Mae Charim
National Park with wonderfully scenery of tropical forest and the river
of Lam Nam Wa which is situated among the mixed forest and most outstanding
characteristics
of variety of rapids. And Sri Nan National Park within Sao Din is bizarre
earth pillars at Na Noi district.
Thailand has become the number one destination for travelers seeking an
exotic travel adventure. But that is just the problem! Touring in Bangkok,
Chiang Mai, Pattaya or Phuket your more likely to run into your high school
friend, old boss,
or dentist than have a unique Asian experience.
That’s why you must consider Nan province in Northern Thailand.
At one time considered one of the remote provinces, Nan City is now readily
accessible from Bangkok and Chiang Mai by flight. But those short flights
can transport you back years to a Thailand that is wonderfully genuine
and unspoiled. Because the city
of Nan and its magnificent countryside sees so few tourists, the people
of Nan are genuinely excited and happy to welcome visitors. Our reputation
for being friendly is matched by our hard work, and respect for the environment.
Our towns and villages are amongst the cleanest and safest and Nan Province
boasts the greatest area of protected virgin forest and wildlife in all
of Thailand.
