Phrae district, Thailand

Places to visit near Phrae

Phrae is a town in Phrae district, Thailand, home to about 38,538 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 60 buddhist sites, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 museums. The must-see places are Wat Chai Mongkhon (2 km), Phae Mueang Phi (11 km) and Khao Phaya Pho (40 km).

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Phrae at a glance

Location
Phrae district, Thailand
Population
about 38,538
Coordinates
18.1459° N, 100.1410° E
Places within 50 km
176 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Phrae

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Phrae: 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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Things to see near Phrae, by type

Buddhist sites near Phrae

75 buddhist sites within 100 km of Phrae. The closest is Wat Phra Bat Ming Mueang Worawihan (1 km); the best-known is Wat Chai Mongkhon (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Phrae

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Phrae. The closest is Garden And Park (1 km); the best-known is Phae Mueang Phi (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Phrae

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Phrae. The closest is The Green House & Yom River Viewpoint (Chetawan Arboretum) (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Phrae

18 museums within 100 km of Phrae. The closest is Khum Chao Luang (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Phrae

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Phrae. The closest is Ancient Citywall of Phrae (1 km); the best-known is Phraya Chaiyabun Memorial (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Phrae

12 parks within 100 km of Phrae. The closest is Phrae City Gate Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Phrae

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Phrae
  2. 1 km Khum Chao Luang · museum, Phrae
  3. 1 km Khum Vongburi Museum · museum, Phrae
  4. 2 km Wat Chai Mongkhon · Buddhist site, Phrae
  5. 10 km Phae Mueang Phi · nature spot, Phrae
  6. 10 km Baan Thep Museum · museum, Phrae
  7. 0 km Back to Phrae

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    Within 15 km of Phrae

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Phrae by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites6075Wat Phra Bat Ming Mueang Worawihan (1 km)
    Other attractions3943Old City Wall and Wood Carved Pillars (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens930Garden And Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1520The Green House & Yom River Viewpoint (Chetawan Arboretum) (2 km)
    Museums1018Khum Chao Luang (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1114Ancient Citywall of Phrae (1 km)
    Parks912Phrae City Gate Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls510Tat Sao Wa Waterfall (17 km)
    Churches88Catholic Church (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38แม่หลวง (39 km)
    Caves33Big Cave (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Kaeng Nang Phaya (45 km)
    Temples22Wat Namraem Temple (34 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Masjid Denchai (26 km)

    Phrae: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Phrae?

    Wat Chai Mongkhon (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Phae Mueang Phi (nature spot, about 11 km), Khum Chao Luang (museum, about 1 km), Baan Thep Museum (museum, about 1 km), Khum Vongburi Museum (museum, about 1 km), Saturday Night Market (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 60 buddhist sites, 39 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Phrae?

    Wat Phra Bat Ming Mueang Worawihan, about 1 km by road; Wat Srichum (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Phrae?

    Garden And Park, about 1 km by road; Riverside Park and Botanical Garden (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Phrae?

    The Green House & Yom River Viewpoint (Chetawan Arboretum), about 2 km by road; Valley Viewpoint (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Phrae?

    Start in Phrae, visit Khum Chao Luang, then Khum Vongburi Museum, then Wat Chai Mongkhon, then Phae Mueang Phi, then Baan Thep Museum, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Phrae?

    October to March for buddhist sites; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Phrae

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