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NORTHERN THAILAND IN TOUCH [PHRAE – NAN – PHAYAO]

DAY 01: CHIANG MAI / ARRIVAL

18:30 Hrs. Arrive to Chiang Mai airport, meet and greet with your male handsome tour guide. Then transfer to the hotel for check in and give some more information about your trip.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meal: x

DAY 02: CHIANG MAI / PHRAE / NAN

07:00 Hrs. Check out from the hotel and drive along the mountainous road from Chiang Mai to Phrae Province (3 hours drive).

On the way stop to visit Phra That Suthon Mongkhon Khiri Temple, the prominent landmark is the golden teak museum known as Suwan Ho Kham Museum in the Lanna-style and constructed from 14 traditional houses.

Arrive to Phare Town…. Sightseeing tours with the exquisite Vongburi House; where is located in town, and was built in 1897, a 2 – story build in teak, Thai – European style fine architectural house. The house was awarded “an excellent conservation of the year 1993” award by the Society of Siam Architecture under Royal Patronage.

Lunch served at the local restaurant.

Then visit to Phra That Cho Hae Temple; a major religious and perhaps the most sacred Buddhism site of Phrae. The highlight is the 33-meter-tall Chiang Saen-style phra that (pagoda), wrapped with bright brass sheets, which enshrines holy relics of Lord Buddha.

Continue through rural villages to Muang Phi, which depicts strange eroded rock formations, sandstone canyons and creeks. In old times villagers often got lost in the shrubs, which inspired them to name the place Phae Muang Phi, or “Ghost City”.

Depart to Nan Province (2 hours drive) where is a remote province to be explored for its natural beauty. Nan’s ethnic groups are another highlight and differ significantly from those in other northern provinces.

Transfer to hotel for check in, free at leisure.

Overnight: Nan

Meal: Lunch (1)

DAY 03: NAN / CITY & TEMPLES TOURS

08:00 Hrs. Enjoy a city sightseeing of Nan including visit to Phumin Temple, which was constructed in 1596 and restored during the reign of Chao Ananta Vora Ritthi Det (1867-1875). This temple is also a home of Thailand’s famous ancient wall murals called Pu Man, Ya Man which appears on the wall paintings, in Tai Lue style.

Continue to visit Phra That Chang Kham Temple; as it was constructed to be a Royal Temple. According to the 74th stone of inscription discovered within the compound, this temple was built during the reign of Chaopu Khaeng in 1406 to be a place for rulers to conduct Buddhist ceremonies and the Oath of Allegiance Ceremony.

Lunch served at the local restaurant.

Depart to visit Nan National Museum; the museum was built in 1903 by Phra Chao Suriyapnong Phalidet, the penultimate lord of Nan. The display the historical artifacts and the most distinguished is the Black Ivory.

Continue to visit Phra That Chae Haeng Temple; which believed to contain the relic of the Lord Buddha. The Viharn’s door frame is Naga shape designed, which considered being one of the great artistic and best in local architectures.

Then transfer back to hotel, free at leisure.

Overnight: Nan

Meal: Lunch (2)

DAY 04: NAN / PHAYAO / CHIANG MAI

08:00 Hrs. Check out from the hotel and drive along the mountainous road from Nan to Payao Province (3 hours drive) where Kwan Phayao; an extensive fresh-water lake which is the largest fresh-water fish habitat in the upper North which provides the livelihood of many of the local people.

Visit to Wat Sri Khom Kam with its Phra Chao Ton Luang Buddha statue, 17 meters high.

Lunch served at the local restaurant

Depart to Wiang Pa Pao Town (2 hours drive) and on the way visit to Phra Chao Luang Temple (Mont Phra Chao Lai) or The Temple on Mountain with many Buddha images.

Depart to Chiang Mai town (2 hours drive) Arrival to hotel late evening, check in to the hotel and free at leisure.

Overnight: Chiang Rai

Meal: Lunch (3)

DAY 05-06: CHIANG MAI / FREE DAY FOR OWN OPTIONAL

Today you are free at leisure. Enjoy own shopping, Thai massage and spa, relax at the hotel or check with your guide for recommendations.

Overnight: Chiang Mai

Meal: x

DAY 07: CHIANG MAI / DEPARTURE

08:30 Hrs. Transfer to the Chiang Mai airport for flight to Bangkok

Overnight: x

Meal: x

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