2025 Sung Men Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)
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Watch the sunset in the middle of a green rice field at Ban Nam Cham, Phrae.
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Ban Nam Cham, Sung Men District, Phrae Province is another place that tourists should not miss to watch the beautiful sunset amidst the green rice fields, especially during the rice planting season. The rice fields are full of green rice plants, contrasting with the orange-pink sky in the evening, making it a beautiful and impressive sight.
In the evening at Ban Nam Cham:
* Beautiful scenery: The vast green rice fields contrasting with the orange-pink sky in the evening is a beautiful and impressive sight.
* Quiet atmosphere: Suitable for relaxation and experiencing nature.
* Rural lifestyle: Tourists will experience a simple and friendly rural lifestyle.
Enjoy the Breeze and Scenery at Mae Man Reservoir
Mae Man Reservoir is located in Sung Men District, Phrae Province. It is a large reservoir surrounded by beautiful nature, perfect for relaxation and experiencing a peaceful atmosphere.
Highlights and Attractions:
* Beautiful Scenery:
* Mae Man Reservoir offers stunning views of mountains and vast waters.
* It is a great spot to watch the sunrise and sunset.
* Peaceful Atmosphere:
* Mae Man Reservoir has a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and escaping the hustle and bustle.
* It is a perfect place for picnics and family outings.
* Outdoor Activities:
* Various outdoor activities can be enjoyed, such as fishing, boating, and cycling.
* There are nature trails for hiking.
Additional Information:
* Location:
* Mae Man Reservoir is located in Hua Fai Subdistrict, Sung Men District, Phrae Province.
* Getting There:
* You can drive from Phrae city along Highway 101 (Phrae-Rong Kwang-Nan) and turn onto Highway 1216.
* Facilities:
* There are restaurants and convenience stores available.
* There are camping spots for tourists who wish to stay overnight.
Recommendations:
* The best time to visit is during the winter and rainy seasons.
* Prepare sun protection and insect repellent.
* If you plan to visit during long holidays, it is advisable to arrive early to find a camping spot.
Mae Man Reservoir is a great destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Wat Phra That Noeng / Wat Phra Luang
Wat Phra That Noeng, also known as Wat Phra Luang, is located in Phra Luang Subdistrict, Sung Men District, Phrae Province. It is an ancient temple with a long history and distinctive beautiful architecture.
Highlights of Wat Phra That Noeng:
* Phra That Noeng:
* It is an inverted bell-shaped chedi that is slightly tilted, which is the origin of the name "Phra That Noeng".
* It is a historically significant ancient site and a revered place of worship for the locals.
* Architecture:
* This temple features beautiful Lanna-style architecture, including the viharn, library, and bell tower.
* It has intricate and exquisite stucco designs.
* Atmosphere:
* The temple has a peaceful and shady atmosphere, ideal for making merit and relaxing the mind.
* There is a museum at Wat Phra Luang (Phra That Noeng) which houses notable items such as ancient talismanic shirts and palm leaf manuscripts.
Additional Information:
* Tradition:
* Every March, there is a worship ceremony for Phra That Noeng, which is an important tradition of the temple.
* Travel:
* The temple is located about 9 kilometers from Phrae city.
* It is about 2 kilometers from the Sung Men District Office.
Ban Bok Pong Lottery Draw
The Kin Salak Phat Festival, or as locals call it, "Tan Kuai Salak", is an important merit-making tradition of the Lanna people. It is held during the 12th month of the northern calendar, or around September to October of every year. The purpose of the festival is to dedicate merit to the deceased, as well as to make merit for oneself and one's family. Ban Buak Pong organizes this festival every year.
Salak Phat Festival Highlights:
* Salak Phat Festival:
* These are the alms that the locals prepare to offer to the monks. They write the names of the donors and the names of those to whom they wish to dedicate merit on the lottery tickets.
* There are both small and large lottery tickets. The small lottery tickets are daily necessities, while the large lottery tickets contain various foods, fruits, and other items.
* Offering the lottery tickets:
* The monks will draw lots from the lottery tickets that the locals bring to offer and read the names of the donors and those to whom they wish to dedicate merit.
* The locals will then present their lottery tickets to the monks according to the names on the lottery tickets.
* Atmosphere:
* The Kin Salak Phat Festival is a fun and warm merit-making event. Villagers will gather at the temple to make merit, offer alms, and share a meal.
* The temple is beautifully decorated with lanterns and lanterns, and there are local performances and games.
* The Kin Salak Phat Festival is a tradition that shows faith in Buddhism and gratitude to the deceased.
* It is a merit-making event that creates unity and warmth in the community.
* If you have the opportunity to join the Kin Salak Phat Festival, you will experience the beautiful culture and traditions of the Lanna people.
For more information about the Kin Salak Phat Festival in each area, you can ask the temple or local people.
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The Palm Leaf Manuscript Museum of Wat Suang Men
It is a place that collects the most complete national scriptures and has the largest number of palm leaf manuscripts in the world. It was created by the great monk who studied the Dharma until he was an expert and made a pilgrimage to various cities. He saw its value and importance, so he collected and preserved the palm leaf manuscripts at Wat Suang Men for future generations to study. The palm leaf manuscripts were created by inscribing letters to pass on the teachings of the Lord Buddha because he was afraid that they would be lost. Originally, the Pali script was passed down by word of mouth. Therefore, the Pali language did not have letters, it was only sounds. Therefore, the inscription of the Pali script used local letters that sounded the same. It is divided into 4 traditions: the Sinhalese palm leaf manuscripts, the Burmese script, the Khmer script, and the Lanna Dhamma script. There are 84,000 Dharma teachings.
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Wat Suang Men
Wat Sung Men, Phrae Province
🌻🌿🍂It is an old temple in Sung Men District. Inside the temple, there are valuable and interesting antiques, including Buddha images carved from wood, Buddha images that can be disassembled, Wat Sung Men pagoda, Tripitaka in Thai and Pali, the most complete palm leaf manuscript in Thailand.
🙏🥀💐The ordination hall has Lanna art, while the local Lanna patterns are mixed with Burmese art. There are black and green lacquered pillars painted with gold vine patterns. Each pillar has a different pattern. The ceiling is beautiful with Burmese patterns. The roof is covered with terracotta tiles. The pediment is carved in the shape of a pair of nasal fins, which is beautiful to look at. The principal Buddha image in the ordination hall is Luang Pho To, which is a Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya posture.
🌻🙏🍂The Wat Sung Men pagoda is a hexagonal pagoda containing the relics and relics that Khru Ba Kanchana-Aranyawasi Mahathera brought from Burma.
🥀💐🎋The Tripitaka Hall is a single-storey building. Concrete floor, cement tile roof, surrounded by gutters to prevent ants, termites and insects. Inside, there are local Tripitaka, Dharma scriptures and Lanna literature brought by Khru Ba Mahathera. It is considered the place where the most Lanna literature is collected in Thailand.
📍 Tambon Sung Men, Amphoe Sung Men, Phrae Province
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Mr. Kon Ayutthaya Boat Noodles @Phayao
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D.Ch.Kon Ayutthaya Boat Noodles, the shop is located in PTT gas station, Chiang Muan branch, Phayao Province.
🛶🛶The shop is decorated cutely with a hint of Northern Lanna. But what catches the eye is that they use old bicycles to make tables for eating noodles. It's a really cool idea. But if you're not comfortable sitting at a bicycle table, they also have regular tables.
🌶🌶As for the taste of the boat noodles, they're very spicy. You don't need to add any more seasoning. It's so spicy and tangy.
Mae Man Reservoir, Phrae Province
#Natural attractions After returning from a trip to Lampang, we stopped by Phrae. This reservoir is very beautiful. Many people come to exercise, relax, walk, run. Children come to ride bicycles. We stopped to take pictures and rest the car before leaving for Phitsanulok. It is a reservoir that is not very deep from the main road and the roads are not too bad. It is suitable for a picnic in the evening because it has beautiful scenery and privacy.
Tacha Cafe Phrae
Touch Cha Cafe | Thatcha Cafe, a coffee shop on the side of the road, Chonlaprathan, decorated in Nordic style, mixed with minimalism, controlling the color tone of the shop in white and brown. Delicious drinks and desserts There are many photo spots. Downstairs, there is a flower garden. You can walk down to take pictures as well. The shop has a very good atmosphere, there is a constant breeze. Even outside the shop that is not air-conditioned, it still feels cool and comfortable.
📮 Open every day
⏰ Time 09:00 - 16:00
🚗 You can park on the side of the road in front of the shop.
📌 Location: Ban Chong Lom, Village No. 1, Khlong Chonlaprathan
The shop is located on Rural Highway 3024
Hua Fai Subdistrict, Sung Men District, Phrae Province
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Thursday Espresso แพร่
Thursday Espresso is a cafe next to the irrigation department. The atmosphere outside the shop is camping-style. You can set up a tent next to the shop. Most of them are open during the post-harvest season from corn. In the morning, there will be some fog covering the entire area. The atmosphere is quiet and the wind can circulate well. Plus, the shop will be decorated differently according to the festival or season to match important days in the calendar. The shop will serve drinks and snacks at affordable prices. There are also stamps to collect via LINE.
📮 Open every day (closed every Tuesday)
⏰ Time 07.00-18.00 hrs.
🚗 There is a parking lot. You can park in the shop.
📌 Location: Village No. 1, Soi 12, Ban Liao, Sung Men, Phrae, Phrae (entrance to Soi 12, Village No. 1)
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Carena Cafe Phrae
Care Na Cafe is another secret cafe in Phrae Province. The shop is located on the road next to the irrigation canal. The atmosphere in the shop is open and comfortable, giving a feeling of sitting and sipping coffee, looking at the mountains and rice fields. The shop is decorated in a minimalist style, clean and clean. The bathroom is very clean. There is a large air-conditioned room that can accommodate many people. There are many photo spots. Selfie lovers must not miss it. The surrounding atmosphere is very peaceful because it is not next to houses or other shops. Especially in the winter, you will see the morning fog contrasting with the view of the high mountains.
📮 Open every day
⏰ Time 09.00-17.00 hrs.
🚗 There is a parking lot.
📌 Location: Ban Liao Subdistrict, Sung Men District, Phrae Province (entrance to Ban Nam Hok)
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