Amphoe Wiang Sa Tham Pha Mong and Tham Pha Wiang These caves are located 10 kms. from Wiang Sa township area on the road to Amphoe Na Noi where a 300 meter access road branches off to the caves, through the hilly terrain. Beautiful stalactite and stalacmite formations are seen inside the caves. Amphoe Na Noi Sao Din and loom Chom This 4-5 square kilometer area is located at Amphoe Na Noi, 60 kms. from the provincial community, dotted with various formations deriving from earth denudation caused by flowing currents and subsequently eroded by rains having sand stone as the top level. Pha Chu or Pha Choet Chu A high cliff in Tambon Nong Bua about 20 kilometers away from Amphoe Na Noi 80 kilometers to the south of Nan provincial town. With a flag pole erected on top and a rope hanging down to its foot, the flag rope here is a very long one. Guesthouses for vistors are also available here through a contact with Huai Sam Sob Watershed Development Center, Tambon Si Sa Ket, Amphoe Na Noi or Khao Noi Watershed Development and improvement Unit, Amphoe Muang, Nan Province 55000, Tel: 771475. There is no transfer or food service, though. Attractions near Pha Choet Chu Sao Din (Earth Pillars) and Khok Sua (Tiger Pen), a geographical attraction 5 kilometers away from Amphoe Na Noi along the same route to Pha Choet Chu. Haeng Reservoir, a scenic spot situated 3 kilometers from Na Noi District. Nan River, another scenic spot 8 kilometers from Pha Choet Chu. Si Nan National Park and Doi Khunsathan, comprise high mountains with beautiful scenery and waterfalls. Along the Nan River to Sirikit Dam From the provincial town along the Wiang Sa-Na Noi route, a branch road runs for another 20 kilometers to Ban Pak Nat, a fishery village in King Amphoe Na Mun. Here, a boat trip along the Nan River to Sirikit Dam is available for sight-seeing of scenic views like mountains, cataracts, floating houses, fisherman's way of life, and various kinds of fresh water fishes. Amphoe Na Mun Ban Pak Nat A village in Amphoe Na Mun, 96 kilometers from the provincial town along the Nan-Wiang Sa-Na Not route and another 20 kilometers along a branch road from Na Noi. From here, a winding dirt road runs along the hillside for another 22 kilometers to Ban Pak Nat, a lakeside fishery village upstream of Sirikit Dam. There are floating food shops among verdant, mountainous scenery, some of them also provide accommodation service for visitors Amphoe Ban Luang Doi Pha Chi A mountain on the Highway 1091, Nan-Phayao route, some 40 kilometers from the provincial town to Ban Luang District, with a branch road running for another 30 kilometers via Ban Pi Nua to Doi Pha Chi. This forested mountain is still in perfect natural condition. The area was once an enemy base of which some basic infrastructure like electricity generator and waterwork system are still left behind. In nearby area, villages of Mong and Yao hilltribes are located. Amphoe Mae Charim Rafting Along Wa River The trip takes about 5 hours, starting from Ban Huai Sal Mun in Amphoe Mae Charim to Ban Hat Rat Amphoe Wiang Sa. For more information, please contact: Mr. Phong- sawat Panyain Tel: (054) 781316 Amphoe Tha Wang Pha Thai Lu Village Situated at Ban Nong Bua, Pa Kha Sub-District, the village is accessible by driving along the Highway 1148 for 43 kilometers to Amphoe Tha Wang Pha, then further to Ban Nong Bua for another 12 kilometers. Here, the famous Nam Lai hand-woven fabric is produced. Almost every house in this village owns a loom by which the villagers weave fabric for their household use and also for sale. Products made from the village's hand-woven cloth, for example, skirt, blouse, tube skirt, and scarf are produced for sale by a group of farmer housewives. Mural Painting at Wat Nong Bua Located at Nong Bua Village, Wat Nong Bua was built by Thai Lupeople migrated from Sib Song Pan Na Province in South China. The mural paintings here are believed to be the work by Thai Lu or Nan painters. The paintings' artistic style is almost the same as those at Wat Phumin. Within its precincts, the rite hall or Rot, about 250 years old, lies in deteriorated condition. Amphoe Pua Sila Phet Waterfall This is regarded a very beautiful waterfall, located in Tambon Sila Phet, Amphoe Pua. Doi Phu Kha National Park Doi Phu Kha National Park is a high mountain range in Amphoe Qua, King Amphoe Bo Klua and Amphoe Mae Charim in Nan. The apex of Doi Phu Kha is 1,980 meters above sea level. The park has a lovely scenery and abundant in various trees and plants. Furthermore, there are several nice waterfalls and caves such as Ton Tong Waterfall and Pha Khong Cave, ideal for nature lovers. Pa Klang Hilltribe Development and Assistance Village Located at Tambon Silalaeng, about 69 kilometers from the provincial town, Pa Klang is a village of Meo, Yao, and Thin hilltribes. After the Communist wipe-out in Nan in 1968, the tribes were separately settled in their former lifestyles producing beautiful handicrafts for sale to visitors. Amphoe Tung Chang The Horoes of Pho To Tho Thung Chang Monument It is a monument dedicated to government of ftcials, police- men and soldiers who lost their lives protecting the homeland from communist insurgents in Nan. It took 3 years to build and is situated in Amphoe Thung Chang alongside the Nan- Thung Chang Road on a low hill amidst large and small valleys. A nearby area is used for relaxation with 'a pond and some tropical flowers.