Wat Ming Muang is located a hundred meters to the right of Wat Phumin. Except for its red roof tiles, it is entirely white and is one of the most surprising buildings in Nan. While it may not be comparable to the White Temple in Chiang Rai, it is still well worth a visit. Founded in 1857, Wat Ming Muang also houses the Nan City Pillar. The temple's main hall is decorated with white cement reliefs depicting the life of Buddha and much more. There are also… dinosaurs. I won't tell you exactly where they are; let you do a little searching yourself. But do take a closer look at the back of the temple. The interior of Wat Ming Muang is adorned with modern murals depicting various aspects of Lanna culture.

Free admission. Open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For a visit to Nan city center, I recommend a bicycle tour. Most hotels and guesthouses offer bicycles, and there are cycle paths in the streets, including a circular route between the main temples.

Wat Ming Muang is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Ming Muang? To explore Nan city center, I recommend a bicycle tour. Most hotels and guesthouses offer bicycles, and there are bike lanes in the streets, including a circular route between the main temples.