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Nan

A quiet northern town of temples, including the murals of Wat Phumin, in a valley near Laos.

Photo: Takeaway · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
Nov–Feb
Our full guide to Nan is being written. It's on the Northern Thailand list as If You're Nearby.

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Cities · Temples

Chiang Mai

About 117 miles away

A moated old town of temples, with ethical elephant sanctuaries and Yi Peng lanterns.

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Worth a Detour
Heritage · UNESCO

Sukhothai

About 141 miles away

Peaceful ruins of Thailand's first kingdom.

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Must-See
Heritage · UNESCO

Ayutthaya

About 306 miles away

Ruined capital of Siam, with a Buddha head in tree roots.

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The Full Short List

Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai, hill country and old Sukhothai.

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