It is a significant and well-known tourist attraction in Nan Province. The temple's image is featured on Thai banknotes.

It was founded in the mid-18th century during the Buddhist era and went through many periods, beginning with the Mueang Lang Woranakhon era, the Lanna era, and the Rattanakosin era. The Lanna era is particularly interesting, as many important sites were built during this time, including the chedis of Wat Phra That Chae Haeng, Wat Suan Tan, and Wat Phra That Chang Kham, as well as Wat Phumin in Ban Phumin and Tambon Nai Wiang.

Wat Phumin is located on Phakong Road, Ban Phumin, Tambon Nai Wiang, Mueang Nan District, Nan Province.

This five-day trip (four nights) to Nan during the rainy season allowed Khun Tum to visit many important sights in Nan Province. The itinerary is summarized as follows:

▪Starting with visits to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan (Phitsanulok) and Wat Phra That Cho Hae (Phrae).

Upon arriving in Nan, visit Wat Phra That Chae Haeng and Wat Phumin.

Make a stop at the dessert shop Baan Yai Phorn to sample some sweets before checking in at Manapua in the Pua district.

Day 2: Visit to Pua and Doi Sakad

▪Visit the "I Love You Curve" viewpoint and Highway 3

Visit the Ban Hua Nam mushroom farm, Wat Phuket and the Rim Nan art gallery.

End your day at the Pua Brewery Cafe and the Coco Valley Cafe before checking in at the Baan Klang Na Homestay.

-Day 3: To Sapan and the village of Huai Thon

Climb Doi Phu Kha and visit the Sky Road viewpoint and the 1715 viewpoint.

Visit the Phat Pha Curve viewpoint, the Long Khao Cafe and check in at Baan Than Mok At Sapan.

Take a ride on local transport to visit Huai Thon village and Huai Mi village.

-Day 4: Bo Kluea and Si Nan National Park

▪Visit the old salt mine

Make a photo stop at the Bali Viewpoint in Nan before embarking on the long drive to the camp at Pha Choo Cliff in Sri Nan National Park.

Enjoy the views from Doi Samoe Dao, take a side trip to Khun Sathan National Park and end your journey in Phae Muang Phi Forest Park (Phrae Province) before returning to Bangkok.