Wat Phumin

Wat Phumin was a meaningful stop during our week-long road trip across Nan Province from 31 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, a journey that blended cultural landmarks with natural escapes to welcome the year 2025–2026. Located right in the heart of Nan city, this temple stands as a graceful symbol of the region’s rich Lanna heritage and spiritual roots that once flourished here. Visiting it as part of our year-end and fresh-start journey made the experience feel even more special. Although we only had a brief time to stop by, Wat Phumin left us truly lost for words. The temple’s traditional architecture, sacred atmosphere, and cultural legacies immediately draw you into a sense of calm and reverence. Observing the peaceful religious practices and the quiet respect of visitors added to the deeply spiritual ambiance, making it a place where time seems to slow down despite being in the city center. I would strongly recommend Wat Phumin to anyone visiting Nan. Even if your trip focuses more on exploring the province’s beautiful mountains and forests, this temple is well worth a stop to understand Nan’s cultural and spiritual identity. It is a serene, inspiring place that beautifully complements the natural wonders spread across the province.

The temple was built in 1594 and is still a most splendid colourful Temple. The wall murals are amazing. The Temple is well worth a visit if you are in Nan or the surrounding area.

The central temple of the city of NAN. It is impressive to observe the art of the ancient murals in the place. The complex of buildings is impressive. The temple is located in what was the ancient center of the city and is surrounded by some of the most impressive buildings in the city.

The temple is very beautiful and sacred. Highly recommended but the parking lot is limited.

Amazing Wat Phumin. If you arrived there this place is not too huge but you can walk around every where and many interesting areas such as museums and temples around. Spend a few more hours to embrace the local famous areas. Lovely city.

The iconic temple of Nan, right next to the National Museum. Besides the famous "Love Whisper" mural, please also take your time to appreciate other details depicted in the murals on all sides of the ubosot-vihara built in one building as well as the fact that this temple had been featured on the One Baht note during the WWII.

I visited here in Dec 2013. Revered temple and Landmark of Nan.

A must-visit place when you visit Naan Province. Nice art and culture.