Phayao district, Thailand

Places to visit near Chun

Chun is a town in Phayao district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 41 buddhist sites, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 temples. The must-see places are Doi Luang (57 km), Phu Chi Fa National Park (83 km) and Cave of Art (83 km).

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Chun at a glance

Location
Phayao district, Thailand
Coordinates
19.3370° N, 100.1348° E
Places within 50 km
144
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Chun

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chun: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Chun

57 buddhist sites within 100 km of Chun. The closest is Wat Phra That Khing Kaeng (9 km); the best-known is Wat Phra Nang Din (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chun

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chun. The closest is The Rock Farm (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chun

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chun. The closest is Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Chun

17 temples within 100 km of Chun. The closest is Wat Huai Kiang Temple (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chun

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chun. The closest is Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chun

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chun. The closest is Huai Bong Reservoir (34 km); the best-known is Lake's Go Park (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Chun

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 165 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chun
  2. 33 km Wat Phra Nang Din · Buddhist site, Phayao
  3. 6 km Thai Lue House Museum · museum, Phayao
  4. 29 km Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province · heritage site, Phayao
  5. 32 km Mae Puem National Park · national park, Phayao
  6. 26 km Phayao City Pillar Shrine · heritage site, Phayao
  7. 39 km Back to Chun

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chun by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites4157Wat Phra That Khing Kaeng (9 km)
    Other attractions2934Phra That Khing Kaeng (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1030The Rock Farm (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1023Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary (8 km)
    Temples1717Wat Huai Kiang Temple (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1316Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Huai Bong Reservoir (34 km)
    Museums410Thai Lue House Museum (34 km)
    Waterfalls18น้ำตกถ้ำบ่อแร่ (38 km)
    Churches88Charoentham Church (32 km)
    Parks46Tat T Ink (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves05Huai Sai Khao Hot Springs (66 km)
    Mosques & dargahs34Masjid Chiang Kham (35 km)
    Caves02Cave of Art (83 km)
    Beaches & coast01Chiang Rai River Beach (92 km)

    Chun: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chun?

    Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province (heritage site, about 17 km), Wat Phra Nang Din (Buddhist site, about 33 km), Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 8 km), Thai Lue House Museum (museum, about 34 km), Phra That Khing Kaeng (attraction, about 9 km), Wat Phra That Khing Kaeng (Buddhist site, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chun?

    144 places on Spotwander: 41 buddhist sites, 29 other attractions, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 temples.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Chun?

    Wat Phra That Khing Kaeng, about 9 km by road; Wat Saraphi Ancient Temple Ruins (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chun?

    The Rock Farm, about 19 km by road; แขวงทางหลวงเชียงรายที่2 (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Chun?

    Wiang Lo Wildlife Sanctuary, about 8 km by road; Thap Phaya Lo Non-Hunting Area (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chun?

    Start in Chun, visit Wat Phra Nang Din, then Thai Lue House Museum, then Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province, then Mae Puem National Park, then Phayao City Pillar Shrine, and drive back — about 165 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chun?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

    Towns near Chun

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chun’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.