Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TRANSPORT TO/FROM NAN
DESTINATION AIR
BUS
MINIVAN SŎRNG•TĂA•OU
2190B; 1½hr; 2
daily (to Don
Muang Airport)
420-820B; 10-11hr;
frequent 8-10am &
7-7.30pm
Bangkok
100B; 3hr;
4 departures
5-9.30am
Ban Huay Kon
(border with Laos)
225-451B; 6hr; fre-
quent 8am-10.30pm
Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai
181B; 6hr; 9am
212-330B; 4hr; fre-
quent 8am-10.30pm
Lampang
223B; 4hr; frequent
8am-10.30pm
Phayao
204B; 4hr; frequent
8-10am & 7-7.30pm
Phitsanulok
78B; 2hr; half-
hourly
5.30am-6pm
54-84B; 2½hr; hourly
6am-5pm
Phrae
Pon
(border with Laos)
85B; 2½hr; hourly
6am-6pm
Pua (for Doi Phu
Kha National Park)
50B; 2hr; hourly
7am-5pm
Shopping
Nan is one of the best places in northern Thailand to pick up some souvenirs, and good
buys include local textiles, especially the Thai Lü weaving styles, which typically feature
red and black designs on white cotton in floral, geometric and animal designs. A favourite
is the
lai nám lăi
(flowing-water design) that shows stepped patterns representing streams,
rivers and waterfalls. Local Hmong appliqué and Mien embroidery are of excellent qual-
ity. Htin grass-and-bamboo baskets and mats are worth a look, too.
Walking Street
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