Thai Lion Air will fly to Nan in the north of Thailand 4 times a week from this Friday. Two flights a day on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Looking for the hidden gems in Thailand? You don't have to look long if you really want to travel to the province Nan in the far north of Thailand near Laos. You go there to avoid tourists and enjoy peace and nature.
Nan is a special province because it was still a separate kingdom in the 13th century. There are still authentic hill tribes that maintain their ancient culture, such as the Mlabri, who are called the spirits of the yellow leaves.
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The valleys and wooded mountains will make the hearts of nature lovers beat faster, with the icing on the cake: the Doi phu kha national park, with mountains up to 2.000 meters. Nan has no fewer than six national parks! The rich natural beauty of this province therefore makes it an ideal destination for adventurous trekking.
An eye-catcher is the Wat Phra That Khao Noi, a temple with a Buddha statue overlooking the area. Also famous is the Phumin Temple, which is, as it were, carried on the back of two snakes. In this temple you can see beautiful murals about the life of Buddha and daily life in 19th century Nan.
For example, you can stay in Nan Seasons Boutique Resort. A resort on the outskirts of Nan. A number of bungalows even offer a view over the valley. The bungalows are tastefully and luxuriously furnished by the Dutch-Thai management and have spacious verandas with sun loungers. Seasons also has an excellent restaurant.
More information: Nan Seasons Boutique Resort
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The last time I was there - at the time with a discounted rate from the AirAsia line that had just started - there was still the Dutch guesthouse - now in a newer housing. For many people this seems to be a point of attraction - I ended up there purely by chance. The airport had a new terminal - a bit further away from the town, but still walkable.
Incidentally, many of the things mentioned have almost disappeared - such as that Labri with the withered leaves.
In the meantime, or at the time, a new passage to Laos had just been opened with yet another Friendship Bridge over the Mekong.