Chiang Rai district, Thailand

Places to visit near Phan

Phan is a town in Chiang Rai district, Thailand. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 34 buddhist sites, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Cave of Art (38 km), Doi Khao Khwai (46 km) and Wat Doi Phrabat (47 km).

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Phan at a glance

Location
Chiang Rai district, Thailand
Coordinates
19.5540° N, 99.7404° E
Places within 50 km
102 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Phan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Phan: 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 Phan

49 buddhist sites within 100 km of Phan. The closest is Wat Pa Chang (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Phan

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Phan. The closest is Doi Puk Sung (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Doi Puk Sung · viewpoint · Chiang Rai · ~13 km
  • Doi Kom · viewpoint · Chiang Rai · ~14 km
  • Doi Pui · viewpoint · Chiang Rai · ~15 km
  • Doi Yao · viewpoint · Chiang Rai · ~16 km
  • Doi Pui · viewpoint · Chiang Rai · ~19 km
  • Doi Mae Kaeo · viewpoint · Chiang Rai · ~20 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Phan

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Phan. The closest is Doi Luang National Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Phan

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Phan. The closest is Huai Haeng Waterfall (10 km); the best-known is Phu Kaeng Waterfall (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Phan

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Phan. The closest is Mae Suai Dam Viewpoint (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Phan

9 museums within 100 km of Phan. The closest is Oub Kham Museum (50 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Phan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Phan
  2. 11 km Huai Sai Khao Hot Springs · river spot, Chiang Rai
  3. 3 km Doi Pui · viewpoint, Chiang Rai
  4. 8 km Doi Kom · viewpoint, Chiang Rai
  5. 1 km Doi Puk Sung · viewpoint, Chiang Rai
  6. 28 km Doi Luang National Park · national park, Chiang Rai
  7. 16 km Back to Phan

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    Within 15 km of Phan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Phan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites3449Wat Pa Chang (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1434Doi Puk Sung (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1024Doi Luang National Park (16 km)
    Other attractions1619วัดป่าซาง (1 km)
    Waterfalls512Huai Haeng Waterfall (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Mae Suai Dam Viewpoint (33 km)
    Museums19Oub Kham Museum (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves28Huai Sai Khao Hot Springs (11 km)
    Forts & heritage18Wiang Lo Ancient Ruins Site, Chun Town, Phayao Province (48 km)
    Temples77Wat Phasak Nuer Temple (14 km)
    Churches55Mary Help of Christians Church (1 km)
    Caves13Cave of Art (38 km)
    Parks13Singha Park (42 km)
    Beaches & coast12Dong Khanun Beach (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Masjid Darulaman Chiang Rai (51 km)

    Phan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Phan?

    Huai Sai Khao Hot Springs (river spot, about 11 km), Doi Puk Sung (viewpoint, about 13 km), Doi Kom (viewpoint, about 14 km), Doi Pui (viewpoint, about 15 km), Doi Luang National Park (national park, about 16 km), Mae Puem National Park (national park, about 16 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 34 buddhist sites, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 other attractions, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Phan?

    Wat Pa Chang, about 1 km by road; Wat Phra That Chom Wae (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Phan?

    Doi Puk Sung, about 13 km by road; Doi Kom (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Phan?

    Doi Luang National Park, about 16 km by road; Mae Puem National Park (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Phan?

    Start in Phan, visit Huai Sai Khao Hot Springs, then Doi Pui, then Doi Kom, then Doi Puk Sung, then Doi Luang National Park, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Phan?

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

    Towns near Phan

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