Ban Huai Thon in Nan
Going up north, you won’t be disappointed with an abundance of enchanting natural gems scattered around the region. Nan is one of the most beautiful northern provinces with many places to chart out on a holiday trip.
Ban Huai Thon is a slow-paced village nestled in the scenic valley of Nan where 9-to-5 workers can take a trip to slow down and take it easy at the end of the year.
Unwind in a calming village nestled in a valley with a mountain view
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Upon arriving in this village, your eyes will be captivated by the many rustic houses standing on stilts. There are no schools, banks, or hospitals, just small houses and grocery stores. The dwellers here lead a simple unhurried way of life and are welcoming to visitors.
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This village offers a commanding mountain view with an unhurried ambience that will let you savour a slow-paced lifestyle and recharge your spirit in harmony with nature.
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If you’re looking for a place to sit down and chill, look no further than Ban Huai Thon Cafe. Sit by the cafe’s deck and get drip coffee to drink while enjoying the view of mountains surrounded by thick fog.
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For photography enthusiasts, get your cameras ready as you’ll find many spots to photograph you and your friends, with the lovely backdrop of the mountains. This is an incredible destination for landscape photographers.
Take a tour of the coffee & bell pepper plantations
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FYI, Arabica coffee and bell peppers are the pride and joy of the locals here as these are the main local products that bring money to the village. If you’re interested in touring their farms, you can contact the head of the village via phone at +66 8 2190 0491 or through Ban Huai Thon Homestays Facebook.
Camp under a starry sky
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For accommodation, you can opt for the Ban Haui Thon Homestay from ฿800 (~USD22.78)/night, which includes breakfast and dinner. Or, you can bring your own tent to camp for ฿250 (~USD7.11)/person. If you don’t own a tent, you can rent one along with a bedding set for ฿400 (~USD11.39).
To travel here on your own, it’s best to drive a 4-wheeled car and exercise caution as the dirt road can be pretty rough. However, if driving yourself is not convenient, the village provides transportation to pick you up in the city from ฿5,000 (~USD142.27)/round trip.
Getting to Ban Huai Thon in Nan
If you’re planning a list of vacation destinations in the north to go with friends, don’t hesitate to include this village as it will offer a memorable experience. So, make sure you share this place with your friends.
To get more ideas about northern places to add to the list, check out Misty Forest has a pool villa to observe foggy mountains, Phu Langka in Phayao offers a mountain range to hike up to watch a bank of fog, and Akha Farmville is a sheep farm in Chiang Rai.
Address: Unnamed Road Dong Phaya, Bo Kluea District, Nan 55220
Contact: +66 9 5282 3538 | Ban Huai Thon Homestays’ Facebook | Google Maps
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