A treasure trove of cultural delights awaits visitors to Nan

Nakorn Nan Identity Hall

This learning site in Mueang district allows visitors to study the province’s history, art and culture.

The province’s history is described since it became part of the Lanna Kingdom in the Sukhothai era, its colonization by Burma, and becoming part of Thailand in the Rattanakosin era.

Infographics, videos, sculptures and artefacts are on show at the learning site and include evidence of civilisation in the 18th century, the city model in the Sukhothai era, and traditional clothing.

Wat Ming Muang

If you don’t know which temple inspired Thailand’s famous National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat to build his own Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, this temple in Mueang district has the answer.

The temple enshrines a golden city pillar, to which visitors are advised to pay respect by hanging…