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Nan

น่าน

Getting to Nan

Base yourself in: Nan town

Fly
Flights from Bangkok Don Mueang to Nan airport.
Bus
About 10 to 13 hours from Bangkok, or 6 to 7 from Chiang Mai.
Train
The nearest station is Den Chai in Phrae, 145 km away, then a bus.

Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.

Places in Nan

Weather by month

Regional guide for The North. Best: Nov to Jan. How we rate months

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Avoid
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Mixed
  10. Oct Good
  11. Nov Best
  12. Dec Best

Browse similar places across Thailand: national parks.

Nearby provinces: Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae.

Common questions

What region is Nan in?

Nan (น่าน) is in Northern Thailand. Nearby provinces include Chiang Rai, Phayao, Phrae.

When is the best time to visit Nan?

Nov to Jan is usually best. Mar to Apr is the hardest time: Burning season. Smoke haze is often heavy and views disappear.

What is there to see in Nan?

We cover 1 place here: Doi Phu Kha National Park. Types of places: national parks.

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