About twenty kilometers from Nan's city center lies the weaving village of Baan Sao Luang with its many small workshops. The most interesting one, however, is the one I've marked on the map below. There are numerous looms there, and you'll always encounter weavers at work. Only one person speaks English, so the language barrier limits communication—a common problem off the beaten track. Nevertheless, you can observe the meticulous weaving process. I recommend a half-day trip there, along with Ban Bo Suak, the pottery village, and the Baan Nawarat Sum Gai spa. If possible, travel with a Thai person who can translate for you (for example, an English-speaking tuk-tuk driver). It will make the experience all the more enjoyable! Even without a translator, the visit to the spa is worthwhile.

Free admission. Open from 9 am to 5 pm.

There is no public transport to get here. You will either need to travel independently or hire a tuk-tuk driver (preferably one who speaks English). I recommend hiring a tuk-tuk driver for trips to Ban Bo Suak, the spa town of Ban Nawarot, and Ban Sao Luang.

How to get there

How do you get to the weaving village of Ban Sao Luang? There is no public transport. You must travel there yourself or hire a tuk-tuk driver (if possible, one who speaks English). I recommend taking a tuk-tuk for trips to Ban Bo Suak, the spa town of Ban Nawarot, and Ban Sao Luang.