Wat Phra That Chae Haeng
Wat Phumin
Nan Vallley Resort
(Bangkoksite Photos taken
on February 11, 2001)
Nan
is a quiet and tranquil province in northern Thailand. Nan city
is located at about 668 kms (415 miles) from Bangkok. Nan has
a history of about 800 years, and deeply involved with its neighbors,
Lanchang, Lanna, and in particular Sukhothai which played an important role in both
political and religious terms. For tourists Nan has many
interesting places to see, for example, ancient temples, museum,
Thai Lue and other hilltribes, famous Lai Nam Lai hand-woven silk
from many villages, etc. Totalling 46 new pictures.
How to Get There :
1) By Car. Take the highway from Bangkok to Nakhon Sawan,
Phitsanulok, Uttaradit, Denchai - Phrae, and to Nan. A total
distance of about 668 kms.
2) By Bus. Air-conditioned and non-aircond. busses leave
the Northern Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd.
(Tel : 537-8055, 939-2852)
3) By Rail. There is no direct train to Nan. However,
travellers
and take a train from Bangkok Railway Station to Denchai in
Phrae Province. Then take a local bus to Nan (146 kms).
For the train time table, please contact Bangkok Railway
Station at Tel. 223-7010, 223-7020.
4) By Air. For flight schedule and reservation please visit : http://www.thaiair.com .