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Wat Suan Tan
This monastery is located in Tambon Nai Wiang, Amphoe Muang,
having a beautiful pagoda with several level decorated works of
art where four niches are located in the four directions at the
lowest level. A big bronze Buddha image named "Phra Chao
Thong Thit" is housed inside the pagoda. A grand celebration
with fireworks display takes place all day all night during the
Songkran Festival.
Wat Chang Kham
Wora Vihara This is a royal-grade monastery, located in the
heart of Nan City, constructed in 1949 B.E. There are elephant
sculptures, of front half, decorated around the base of the
pagoda.
Nan National
Museum located on Highway 101 with a left turn before
entering the Amphoe Muang, the museum puts on exhibition black
ivory and various kinds of artifacts. It is open daily from
9.00-16.00 hrs. except Mondays, Tuesdays and official holidays.
Black Elephant
Tusk This dark tan coloured tusk is presumed to be the left
side, being displayed in Nan National Museum (Ho Kham). It is of
long curved shape having the length of 94 cms., 15 kgs. in
weight and regarded as Nan valuable provincial priperty.
Doi Phu Kha
National Park is a high mountain range in Amphoe Pua, Amphoe
Bo Klua and Amphoe Mae Chairm in Nan. The apex of Doi Phu Kha is
1,980 meters above sea level. The park has lovely scenery and is
abundant in various trees and plants. Furthermore, there are
several nice waterfalls and caves such as Ton Tong Waterfall and
Pha Khong Cave, ideal for nature lovers.
Pa Khang
Hilltribe Development and Assistance Village Located at
Tambon Silalaeng, Amphoe Pua, about 69 kilometers from the
provincial town, Pa Klang is a village of Meo, Yao, and Thin
hilltribes. After the communist eradication in Nan in 1968, the
tribes were separately settled in their former lifestyles
producing beautiful ahdicrafts for sale to visitors.
Namtok Sila Phet
This is regarded a very beautiful waterfall, located in Tambon
Sila Phet Amphoe Pua.
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