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GETTING TO NAN

There are two main ways to get to Nan Province: by bus or plane.

By bus

The bus journey from Bangkok to Nan takes about 12 hours. There are several bus companies that offer services to Nan, with tickets starting at 600 baht.

By plane

The flight from Bangkok to Nan takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. There are two airlines that offer flights to Nan: Thai Smile and Nok Air, with tickets starting at 1,500 baht.

THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE OF NAN

The majority of people in Nan Province are Thai-Lanna, and their main occupation is agriculture. The people of Nan are known for their friendly and welcoming nature. The culture of Nan is rich in tradition and handicrafts, such as weaving, dyeing, and wood carving.

POPULAR TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN NAN

Nan Province is home to many popular tourist destinations, including:

• Wat Phra That Chae Haeng is a sacred temple that is located on a high mountain overlooking the city of Nan.
• Wat Phumin is an ancient temple that is famous for its beautiful murals.
• Doi Samer Dao is a popular viewpoint that offers stunning views of the city of Nan and the surrounding mountains.
• Sri Nan National Park is a protected area with abundant wildlife and natural beauty.
• Bokkeu Salt Mine is the largest salt mine in Thailand.
• Sapan Village the most beautiful place.

THE CLIMATE OF NAN

Nan Province has a subtropical climate with three distinct seasons:

• Summer (March-May): Hot and dry, with average temperatures of 33-44 degrees Celsius.
• Monsoon season (June-October): Rainy and humid, with average temperatures of 25-30 degrees Celsius.
• Winter (November-February): Cool and dry, with average temperatures of 10-25 degrees Celsius.

LOCAL FOOD IN NAN

Nan Province has a variety of delicious local dishes, including:

• Gang Hangle is a thick curry that is made with beef or pork and a variety of spices.
• Khanom Jeen Nam Ngiew is a noodle soup that is made with a spicy broth and a variety of ingredients, such as chicken, pork, and vegetables.
• Gang Kam is a winter specialty that is made with pork and pork ears in a thick broth that solidifies in the cold.
• Khao Soi is a noodle soup that is made with a creamy coconut curry broth and a variety of ingredients, such as chicken, pork, and vegetables.
• Kai Tod Makhien is fried chicken that is coated in a spice mixture that includes makhien, a type of pepper.