"I'll keep my love for you, my dear, in the water, it'll be cold.

I'll keep it in the air, it'll be foggy.
The fog will hide the stars and come down to cover us.
I'll keep it in the palace, the king will take it.
So I'll keep it in my heart, my dear.
I'll let it Ah, ah
When you sleep, you'll wake up in a dream..."

This translates to: "My love for you, I cannot entrust to the water, for fear of the cold. I cannot entrust it to the open sky, for fear of the clouds and mist obscuring it. If I keep it in the palace, the lord will find it and take it away. Therefore, I entrust it to my heart, where it will weep and yearn for you, whether I am asleep or awake."

**...from the world-renowned love whisper poem of Grandpa Man and Grandma Man at Wat Phumin, a legendary tale of Nan Province. This was the highlight and the main reason for my visit to Nan this time.**

Before we embark on our journey to Nan with Mang Noi, let's listen to this song to enhance your viewing experience.

I once stumbled upon a short film directed by Saiparn, with the accompanying song "Lan Rak Nirankarn." The song captivated me, and I was unfamiliar with the singer, Pu Chan Longmike. Later, when the song "Trab Thuli Din" became popular and he appeared on the TV show Tee Sip, I began to appreciate his music. I discovered that he was the singer of the soundtrack for the film I enjoyed, and I have been following his music ever since.

One day, we planned to drive to Chiang Mai. We could have taken the Lampang route, but since we had several days off, we opted for the Phitsanulok route so that we could pass through Nan and visit the filming location of a movie we enjoyed.

**Nan** is not just about Wat Phumin with its legendary whispering love murals, or just taking photos of the popular trumpet vine arch. Nan offers a peaceful way of life, friendly locals, artistic expression, and a simple, pleasant existence.

Tonight, Mang Noi chose to stay at the "Sreenuan Lodge" in Mueang district because the purpose was to be close to the places to visit in the same area.

Sreenual Lodge

- The rooms are stylish and charmingly decorated, with affordable prices. They are conveniently located near the city center and various tourist attractions.

- Private parking is available. The common area is spacious, shady, relaxing, and peaceful.

- Two stylish breakfast sets to choose from

Common area




Room on the 1st floor




Breakfast Set (Khao Jao Lunch Box)


Local


Must-try restaurants

Unparalleled Noodles

- A renowned restaurant in Nan that is a must-try for visitors.

- Upon arrival, you will need to take a queue number. The wait may be considerable, but rest assured, it will be worth it. The meticulous care taken in preparing each bowl is truly exceptional.

- A large pork bone, the size of a bowl, stewed until tender, with plenty of soft meat. The broth is rich and flavorful, with all the ingredients carefully prepared in-house.

Queue ticket

The lemon tea is excellent.



Phumin Temple

- The legend of whispered love that resounded around the world is here.

- Young tour guides take turns explaining the murals on the walls.


Highlight Images



Nan National Museum

- The highlight is the plumeria pavilion, located opposite Wat Phumin.

(Note: Due to the charity walk-run event, Phukhanan Sky Mini Marathon, being held on the day of my visit, the area was exceptionally crowded. As a result, I was unable to capture many photos of this location without people in the frame.)



Wat Phra That Chang Kham

- Located opposite the Nan National Museum



The House Cafe and Fitness Center

  • Grab some sweet treats and drinks (nearby).


Nan Walking Street

- A vibrant pedestrian street offering a diverse range of local delicacies at affordable prices.

  • The products sold here are not often found at other walking streets, and there are many unique handmade items.






After you've finished shopping for food, come and sit here. We have mats, tables, and live music playing Lanna songs for you to enjoy.

It was a pity that I only had one night to experience Nan. If I ever return to the north, I would love to stay in Nan again.

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