Wat Phra That Khao Noi
Wat Phra That Khao Noi
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Karlusia
Warsaw, Poland1,109 contributions
Sept 2021
Really nice place with good atmosphere. Silent around, not so many people, great small decorations and amazing view from the point view. One of the most important place in Nan
Written 12 September 2021
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BapaCooch
Basin View, Australia296 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
We went to this wat on Thailands Children's Day and scored free ice cream and a photo with the tourist police. Great view of the town except for the haze. Lovely little temple for prayers and a donation will let you light some incense a put a little bit of gold leaf on some statues. Nice.
Written 30 January 2014
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Rafflesia
World595 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
First of all, everyone will tell you to go by car, by van or by motorbike...we went by bicycle! It's really hard to get there but it worths every physical effort not only to visit this pearl of Nan but also to contemplate the views over the entire city. On the way to the Big C, when you see the Golden Temple, turn left and go straightforwardly until the huge traffic lights where you'll make a right turn. And basically you'll need to "climb" all the road until you reach the plain part. You can park here on the left side of the road as there are cars/motorbikes coming and going in both ways. Park here and stop to admire the 305 steps!!! Now? Now, start climbing to the Wat! Don't forget to take some water with you as it's very hot during the day.
On the 50th step there is a huge Buddha in the position of seated on the right side. Stop here to take some extra air :-)
The first thing we made when we got up there was literaly running to see the "wow" views from the city and to enjoy the sunset also! Here on the top there is the Wat, one Stupa and more buildings for monks. The area is very large and very calm!
Highly recommend to visit this place and stay for a while ;-)
On the 50th step there is a huge Buddha in the position of seated on the right side. Stop here to take some extra air :-)
The first thing we made when we got up there was literaly running to see the "wow" views from the city and to enjoy the sunset also! Here on the top there is the Wat, one Stupa and more buildings for monks. The area is very large and very calm!
Highly recommend to visit this place and stay for a while ;-)
Written 23 June 2019
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Elaine Chen
Singapore, Singapore144 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Arrived here just as the sun was about to set.. managed to take some really nice pictures of the Buddha overlooking Nan town.. well worth the trip!
Written 15 December 2018
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Augie March
Sydney, Australia268 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Firstly, this is a great place to visit at dawn and/or sunset. I went at the latter. The golden Buddha looks out over the township of Nan. You can drive to the top or park half way and walk the 300 odd steps, if you’re fit and adventurous.
Written 13 July 2019
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johnQ5258KJ
Melbourne, Australia10 contributions
Feb 2019
This is a great temple, perfect for viewing Nan, but the best time to visit is for sunrise, magnificent. For a good sunset, take the dirt road to the left about half way up to the temple and this will take you to a small restaurant and great spot to view the sunset. For the fitter, you can walk the steps up to the Wat, not for me I drove.
Written 20 March 2019
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desi d
3,802 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
Nan is not the biggest of places but if you want to look at it from above, this is certainly the place. From my perspective Nan lies in a basin surrounded by mountains and this nice temple is on a pimple within the basin and that is meant with respect. When I visited it offered a very nice 180 degree vista which was late in the evening and because it is not so high we could recognize individual places and trace where we had been and how we got there. Being a week day and in the evening it was very quiet and peaceful with what I thought some nice photo opportunities. You can drive all the way to the top or stop sort of half way up and take the Naga staircase which has 303 steps; some local Thais use this as a means of exercise. Please be warned the steps are quite steep and the challenge is to do it without stopping! No entry fee and if you are in this part of the world it would be a mistake not to go there. Highly enjoyable.
Written 4 July 2016
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Suwit L
Khon Kaen, Thailand318 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
If you want to have a bird eye view of Nan, then you have ro vist this temple. Not to hard to drive up there, once you get there you will be please with 360 degree view of Nan.
Written 31 December 2015
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SamDesh
Bangkok, Thailand92 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Most people drive up the hill to the temple, but you get a sense of achievement climbing the 303 steps from the road below. From the viewpoint at the top, the panoramic sights of Nan city and surroundings are a photographer's delight. If you have time, it's worth visiting both in the morning and evening. It's not far from the center of town. May be easier by car or motorbike, rather than riding a bicycle (which seems to be very popular in Nan).
Written 29 April 2015
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BangkokJock
Bangkok, Thailand500 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
After seeing many photos online of the Buddha statue seemingly floating in the air over the Nan valley below, I wanted to see this temple. The statue itself is relatively new, whereas the chedi (stupa) is quite old. The statue faces east over looking the valley below. The temple is a short 15 min drive from downtown Nan, up a low hill.
Written 7 August 2013
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is it easy to catch a taxi or should I book a taxi for a day trip to go around Nan? Any contact?
Written 21 September 2018
I hired a car.............cheap and easy to drive in Thailand.
Written 28 September 2018
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