Wat Phumin
วัดภูมินทร์
Nan's landmark temple, whose cruciform hall is lifted by giant nagas, with 'whispering murals' inside that are treasures of northern Thai art.
Wat Phumin was founded in 1596 and rebuilt in the 19th century. Its main hall has doors on all four sides, with four Buddha images placed back to back, each facing one of the four directions. Giant nagas (serpent deities) coil on both sides of the base. The murals inside were painted by Tai Lue artists in the late 19th century. They depict Jataka tales and the daily life of Nan's people at the time. Among them, the 'whispering mural' (Pu Man Ya Man), in which a man whispers into a woman's ear, has become a symbol of Nan. Admission is free. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees. The temple stands in the center of the old city alongside the National Museum and the Pagoda Temple, all within walking distance.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kad Khuang Mueang Walking Street
- Wat Phra That Chang Kham
- Nan National Museum
- Wat Hua Khuang
- Wat Ming Mueang
- Wat Sri Panton
- Wat Phra That Khao Noi
- Wat Phra That Chae Haeng