Why go
- Town Municipality in Nan, Thailand.
- Served by Xienglom Airport (XIE).
History
Nan is a town in northern Thailand. It is 688 km (428 mi) north of Bangkok. It is in the centre of Nan province which bears its name, and of which it is the former administrative capital. It covers tambon Nai Wiang and parts of tambon Pha Sing of Mueang Nan district, an area of 7.60 km2 (2.93 sq mi) divided into 30 chumchon. In 2010 it had a population of 21,333 spread along the Nan River's right bank. Nan is a small city, primarily devoted to commercial, administrative, educational, and hospital activities. The old heart of the city, where Wat Phumin, the national museum and other tourist attractions are found, is being restored.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Nok Air DD (ATR) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Zambia Skyways K8 (CNC) · 1 route: Chiang Mai
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Xienglom Airport (XIE); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NNT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Bangkok, Chiang Mai).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.