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Pua, Bor Klue, and Span: Small towns that will captivate everyone
This trip was born from the desire to travel of a group of friends who came from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and me, a girl from Lampang.
And we are the ones who are good at organizing trips 5555. Because we have been to Nan before, but at that time we only went to the city center and Doi Samer Dao. So we want to go back to Nan again because we think Nan is a city that is suitable for traveling in all seasons. (I think so myself... because I want to go)
If you're feeling adventurous, plan a trip and set a date. Let's go!
First, let's talk about getting to Nan. Nan is a very convenient province to travel to, with many routes to choose from. Let's take a look.
http://www.bannok.com/volunteer/autopage/show_page.php?id_g=13&h=30&s_id=64&d_id=65&page=1
Thank you for the travel information from the Kru Baannok page.
Getting to Nan is very easy, with options including buses, trains, planes, and private cars.
For this trip, we used a private car. If you are traveling from Bangkok to Nan, the distance is approximately 600-700 kilometers.
Day 1 :
This trip consists of 6 members in total. We traveled from Bangkok / Chiang Mai and we are in Lampang. To summarize, the meeting point is Lampang. By the time we all gathered, it was noon. Let's go to Nan! ^_^
Let's take a picture before we leave. 1, 2, 3, click! Now I feel at ease. Let's head to Pua District, Nan Province.
Pua is a small district about 60-70 kilometers away from Nan. We traveled there using Google Maps for navigation. You can follow the link below.
For those who want to go to Pua by another route, there is a public bus. You can get on the bus at Nan Bus Terminal. Nan-Pua
5:30 PM Our group arrived in Pua. We chose to stay at "Tang Nong Homestay". The entrance is quite difficult, but if you can't follow the coordinates, here it is: you will definitely arrive at the accommodation.
For those who take a bus to Pua District, there are motorcycle taxis available to take you to your accommodation.
We stayed in a 3-story white wooden house with 3 bedrooms. Our group rented the whole house. The rooms were amazing! The price was 500 baht per room, which worked out to 250 baht per person. This price did not include breakfast, but hot water was provided. If you wanted to drink coffee or Ovaltine, the homestay had it available. As for the rooms, I can't say much, but I can say that they were super cute. They had balconies that made you feel like you were at home, and the view was of the rice fields surrounding the property. I can't describe it all, so just look at the pictures. All I can say is... it was worth it.
This house has 3 floors. The first floor is the kitchen and guest reception area. The second floor has 2 bedrooms. The third floor also has 1 bedroom. Our group rented the whole house, 3 rooms. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Nui, the beautiful owner of Tanong Homestay)
The picture is from the balcony of Tanong Homestay. The rice is about to grow, with a view of the mountains. The smell of rice is very fragrant, the most refreshing.
The balcony of the 3rd floor room is another photogenic corner. Sitting and reading a book is really enjoyable in this corner.
This corner is a balcony on the 2nd floor with a bed (called "yaeng" in the north) and a central table for chilling and looking at the rice fields.
As a Northerner, we call it "yaeng". It's like a bed, you can sleep on it or sit on it.
Now that we've seen the bed, let's take a look at each of the bedrooms. Let's start with the third floor.
The room will be large and decorated with floral curtains in every shape. It will be decorated in a vintage style, light and cute.
Let's take a look at the bedrooms and the front rooms on the 2nd floor. They are all decorated in the same style, but they are slightly smaller than the rooms on the 3rd floor. All rooms have a water heater, private bathroom, towels, TV, and air conditioning. As for the refrigerator, there is a shared one on the 2nd floor.
As the evening began to set in, the members started to feel hungry. However, the Khao Khan Tok northern Thai dinner that they had ordered was not yet ready. (The homestay offered dinner for 130 baht per person, which was a Khao Khan Tok northern Thai meal.)
The members wasted no time in finding snacks to try. The kind-hearted Mr. Tanong let them borrow a motorbike (in northern Thai, "รถเครื่อง" means "motorbike") to go to a nearby shop to buy snacks.
While my friends were preparing supplies, I took a walk around the accommodation and was greeted by the sight of rice paddies all around. It was so refreshing!
After a walk to make sure our friends had finished preparing the provisions, we were ready to fill our little bellies with them.
And this is the Khan Tok that the accommodation has prepared for us. Some of the food can be refilled, including both white rice and sticky rice. It's delicious.
The food was amazing, with everything from laab and sai oua to gaeng hang lay, fried fish, crispy pork skin, and nam prik num. It was the kind of food you find everywhere, but the atmosphere made it twice as delicious. Local food plus good friends, what could be better?
Full stomach, drooping eyelids, late night rain, the perfect weather to snuggle under the blanket. Good night zzZZ
Day 2 :
Good morning
Another lucky day after the rain last night. The morning is refreshing, with mist streaming over the mountains. The view from the balcony is amazing.
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After breathing in the morning air, there are still places to visit in Puwa, but it's raining. But don't worry, we're under the sky, don't be afraid!
The first place we went to was this, "Baan Tai Lue Coffee Shop". It was raining, so we all sat down to rest, eat cake, and sip coffee with the atmosphere of rice fields, mountains, and wooden bridges. Sitting watching the rain, sipping coffee, it felt good. It's strange, haha. Let's see why it feels good.
Taking photos without worrying about the rain. The rain must have taken pity and stopped. As for those who are shopaholics (like us), walk to the front of the coffee shop. There will be a shop called "Lam Duan Woven Fabric" selling woven fabrics. There are modern and traditional clothes with beautiful decorations. The prices are not expensive, starting at 100 baht. There are many styles to choose from.
After losing a lot of money in our wallets, we decided to make merit. The first temple that had a lot of reviews, because of the view of the green and wide rice fields, was "Wat Phukhao" itself.
We have arrived. Let's pay respect to the Buddha and make merit. Amen, Amen, Amen.
:) Making merit by molding candles
:) Tie a colored cloth to the Bodhi tree's support pole.
Walking behind the temple, you will see a wide view of the rice fields.
There is a staircase leading down to the paddy field, where there is a pond with water flowing through it. It is a no-fishing zone.
This Phuket temple is also a place for meditation practice. If you are interested in practicing meditation, you can find more information here: http://www.watphuket.com/
12.00 o'clock sharp, the clock tells us it's lunchtime, which means it's time to find something to eat. We chose to travel to "Mushroom Farm Ban Huana" which has Wang Sila Lang, accommodation, a restaurant and a mushroom farm. But we chose to fill our stomachs and sit down to eat a variety of mushroom dishes. Eating rice while enjoying the view, there's nothing happier than this. The recommended menu is mushroom pizza. Anyone who comes here, don't come after 6 pm, the kitchen is closed.
Spicy mushroom salad, stir-fried wood ear mushroom with egg, mushroom omelet, and tom yum soup with various mushrooms (omelet pizza, add 2 more, please. Are you hungry or not? Haha)
While waiting for the second pizza, we went for a walk with our friends. There was a sign that said "Wang Sila Laeng", which the shop owner told us was a flowing stream. However, it was raining when we went, so we couldn't go for a walk. But from the pictures, it looks beautiful. If you get a chance to go, please take a walk and let us know how it is. We'll have to wait for the next time. T_T
I secretly took a picture of the wall of the shop. We'll come back again. Let's mark it first.
After we were full, we set off for Bo Kluea, but on the way we stopped to pay our respects at the temple. We went to pay our respects at "Wat Phra That Beng Sakhat". The uncle who looked after the temple told us that the temple is over 700 years old and has a chedi containing relics of the Lord Buddha for us to worship.
The uncle also recommended visiting the "Phra That Chom Chaeng", which is just a few kilometers from Wat Phra That Beng Sakat. From this temple, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Pua District. After paying respects to the Buddha, it's time to continue our journey to Bo Kluea.
On the way to Bor Kluea, oh my, the curves are great. And we stopped all along the way. How could we not? The view of Doi Phu Kha is so beautiful, it's like a painting. L O V E
Walk a little further and you will find fog. I didn't think I would find it because the sun is out now, but there is fog. Oh, Sri Sa is really lucky.
Traveling from Pua District to Bo Kluea District is approximately 40-60 kilometers. There are clear signs along the way, making it easy to navigate. If you don't have your own vehicle, there are shared taxis available from Pua to Bo Kluea.
The road was full of curves and it took almost 2 hours to get there. It felt like we were going to Pai. The most thrilling part was that we were almost out of gas. But luckily, Thai people are very kind. On the way, we met a kind man who gave us some gas, so we survived. If you are planning to travel to Bo Kluea, please be aware that there are no gas stations along the way. Make sure to fill up your tank before you head up there. This is a warning from my own experience.
However, for those who come this way, it's like a mountain path. It's much better to ride a motorbike because driving a car requires you to get in and out of the car constantly. The path is full of surprises all the time. Sometimes you encounter mountains, sometimes you encounter flowers, and sometimes you encounter fog.
We arrived at Bo Kluea District. The first place we headed to was the **Salt Mine on the Mountain**. Unfortunately, during the Buddhist Lent, villagers stop boiling salt for three months. We missed it again.
But there is still salt for sale, children are waiting to welcome you. The price is 10.- 20.- If mixed with iodine, the price is 25.-
After buying salt (shopping for everything 555), we traveled to Ban Span, which is only 2 kilometers away. Our accommodation for tonight is
Oh my god, I'm here! "Aun Ai Mang Span" Oh my god, jump! I love it so much, give it 10 stars.
The house you see will be used to welcome everyone who visits. There is a dog named Fluffy, who is very affectionate and intelligent, to welcome you. She is over a year old but has 5 children. She is very fast.
With excitement, we ran downstairs to explore the riverside accommodation. It was truly a place with a million-dollar view for a hundred-baht price. The price was around 450 baht per person. We booked a dome house that could accommodate 2 people per room. There were a total of 3 houses. As for our other 2 friends, they didn't book in time. The accommodation offered tent pitching services for 300 baht per person. The bathrooms were shared and separated for men and women.
Another thing, there's not much phone signal here, but my friend who uses True has signal. Except when the car is completely stopped.
The upper part of the house, Baan Aun Mai, is used for breakfast and relaxation. It's so chill! During the rainy season, we didn't dare to play in the water because the current was too strong. The bridge we wanted to take pictures of was also washed away by the water. This place is a great place to stay because it has a beautiful view and is comfortable to relax in.
While waiting for P'Ek or P'Den, we couldn't quite hear what they were saying (I didn't dare to ask, sorry if I heard wrong). They took us to see a large house with a balcony that could accommodate several people (they saw that there were a lot of us). So we went to take a look first.
Upon reaching the accommodation, which was not far from the reception area, we found that it had an ensuite bathroom, a balcony, and a patio. However, we had agreed that we wanted to sleep in a tent, so we went back to the original location.
Upon returning, it was time to explore our room. The dome-shaped tent, our accommodation for the night, stood before us.
And then it was time to prepare dinner. The accommodation has a dinner service for 150 baht per person. Anyone interested can order from the accommodation before arrival. As for us, in addition to ordering from the accommodation, we also went to find more food. The accommodation has a barbecue stove. And in the village there is a small shop selling papaya salad, groceries, pork, meatballs, snacks, ice. Everything I mentioned has been arranged. Haha.
If the daytime was beautiful, the atmosphere at night was even more intense.
We had a delicious dinner and the night air was around 25 degrees, cool and comfortable. We all went to bed without needing to turn on the air conditioning or fan, and slept soundly. zzZZ
Day 3 :
Waking up early, my brother's house was already warm and inviting. He had prepared a delicious breakfast, including the star dish: avocado and egg tart. It was so good, I had to share it with you all!
Look at this fluffy dog. She's been cuddling me since early morning. How can I not be smitten, little puppy?
Arriving at Maspan, a small village, staying in a unique accommodation that feels like home, like visiting a friend's house. The care is so gradual that we have to say that we will definitely come back again. Because it's time for us to go back... I promise we'll meet again. Warmth of Mang at Span
Before we parted ways, we drove to the city center of Nan, where our friend wanted to eat Khao Soi. So we did some research and found "Khao Soi Ton Nam Restaurant." Nan is a small town, so it wasn't difficult to find. Google Maps is your friend. It's close to the Nan OTOP Center, so if you want to eat and shop, this is the perfect place for you. And of course, it was perfect for us. Hehe.
Before we set off, we didn't miss the opportunity to visit the murals, which are known to everyone, Pu Man Ya Man "Wat Phumin"
The team shirt is here! No one washed it, just bought it and wore it right away. Excited, I guess. 555
For this trip, we ended with a meal at "Aun Nim's Dessert Shop". Let's take a look at the pictures. I don't know about the taste, but I liked it. I thought it wasn't too sweet. There are many flavors of ice cream to choose from, and the prices are reasonable, starting at 30-50 baht.
To conclude with the food menu because this trip we ate a lot, shopped for local products, and rested to the fullest. I can say that it was a very happy 3 days and 2 nights. Nan is a small province that I never get tired of visiting. There are many tourist attractions, temples, communities, rice fields, rivers, and mountains. There is everything here. No matter how many times I visit, I never get bored. Plus, you can travel here in any season. It truly is a city that you must not miss... Goodbye, Nan trip. We will meet again.
I love you...................Nan slowly slowly
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Friday, September 27, 2024 10:20 AM
