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Phrae City, a Livable City
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The number one must-visit when arriving in Phrae Province is still Phra That Chae Hae, located ten kilometers from Phrae town. Pay respects and make wishes upon arriving in Phrae. This stupa is the sacred relic for those born in the Year of the Tiger. Both tourists and locals frequently visit. It is my top recommendation for Buddhist travelers. Number two is waking up early to stroll around Phrae town. I myself woke up and took a tricycle ride to explore the town. Phrae is clean, orderly, and the streets are very well arranged.
The highlight is the traditional wooden houses seen everywhere. Taking a tricycle tour is what Mr.Hotsia recommends. Then visit the morning market to eat red pork rice, crispy pork, and duck rice at the famous Nong Metta restaurant. Number three is the Phrae Walking Street, held every first Sunday of the month on Charoen Muang Road. The charm of Phrae Walking Street I noticed is the local folk singers playing salo and sueng instruments, but they are not on the main stage in the middle of the walking street; instead, they hide at the end near the city gate.
I think this is the charm of northern walking streets from a tourist’s perspective like Mr.Hotsia. But for locals, it’s probably just right. Phrae Walking Street has two large music stages and does not focus on cultural sales like Lampang's Kad Kong Ta. Number four is the Pratu Chai Night Market, where you can see how Phrae people live. This market has many delicious food stalls, both sweet and savory. Many locals sit and eat here. It’s a charm I personally like.
You get to understand how Phrae people live. I also had very delicious fried mussels here and the best Salim ice cream with crispy ruby. I rank this as the fourth highlight of visiting Phrae. Number five includes many famous past attractions such as Ban Prathapjai, Ban Wongburi, the house of the first wife of the last lord of Phrae, and Phae Muang Phi, as well as the teak wood market on the way to Den Chai and the Mo Hom fabric at Thung Hong village.
You can visit all in just three hours. My favorite attraction is Ban Wongburi, with an entrance fee of 30 baht and a guide explaining the history. I rank this as the top must-see. Phae Muang Phi is not much, but the grilled chicken there is delicious. The Isan food there suits my taste very well. When visiting Phae Muang Phi, don’t forget to try the grilled chicken. For hotels in Phrae, I stayed at Nakhon Phrae Hotel.
An old hotel located opposite the shrine and next to the walking street. It’s convenient to go to Pratu Chai Night Market and to stroll in the morning on Charoen Muang Road without needing to drive. Just cross the shrine to get there. The price is 350 baht per night. The room has air conditioning and wifi, but the wifi is slow and weak, especially on the third floor. Hot water is provided. For those who bring their own car and want a more comfortable stay, I recommend the new Nakhon Phrae Tower Hotel or Maeyom Palace Hotel.
Prices are around a thousand baht. The hotels are good and beautiful but not located on the walking street. I recommend checking the hotel map and booking in advance, especially during long holidays. Mr.Hotsia, May 2013. Phrae Tricycle street view. Take a tricycle tour of Phrae. Phrae Walking Street. Very ancient Thai Pak Mor crackers. Traditional Thai dessert. Phrae province morning. GPS coordinates (POI): 18 28 33.42 N, 100 12 7.181 E.
Lilit Phra Lor Park built in 2008. GPS: 18 5 10.379 N, 100 12 15.197 E; 18 5 9.905 N, 100 12 15.57 E. Elderly woman paying respects at Phra That Chae Hae, only on the first Sunday of the month. GPS: 18 8 31.553 N, 100 8 29.562 E. Fried mussels at Pratu Chai Night Market, called Pratu Chai Market by locals. GPS: 18 8 29.621 N, 100 8 33.473 E. Morning atmosphere in Phrae. GPS: 18 8 25.53 N, 100 8 39.389 E. Riding a tricycle in Phrae. GPS: 18 8 24.869 N, 100 8 40.367 E. You must ride a tricycle.
Morning on Charoen Muang Road, which is the walking street at night. GPS: 18 8 26.88 N, 100 8 38.009 E. Morning alms giving in Phrae. GPS: 18 8 28.919 N, 100 8 35.375 E. Old houses on Charoen Muang Road. Nakhon Phrae Hotel where Mr.Hotsia stayed. Duck rice at Metta restaurant. GPS: 18 8 12.264 N, 100 7 51.779 E. Ban Prathapjai with 130 teak pillars. GPS: 18 8 12.755 N, 100 7 51.131 E; 18 8 36.101 N, 100 8 14.057 E. House of the first wife (Lady Bua Tha) of the last lord of Phrae.
GPS: 18 8 36.564 N, 100 8 9.179 E; 18 11 3.192 N, 100 12 35.489 E. Phae Muang Phi grilled chicken is really delicious. GPS: 18 11 1.529 N, 100 12 31.181 E; 18 13 21.509 N, 100 12 28.001 E. Mae Lai Kanom Krok (coconut-rice pancakes), don’t miss it. GPS: 18 28 33.773 N, 100 12 7.085 E; 18 5 10.289 N, 100 12 14.951 E; 18 5 10.499 N, 100 12 14.915 E. Enjoy your trip. I join in. GPS: 18 8 22.169 N, 100 8 45.168 E. Phrae Walking Street. GPS: 18 8 22.145 N, 100 8 45.042 E; 18 8 23.651 N, 100 8 41.375 E.
GPS: 18 8 25.289 N, 100 8 39.377 E. Ancient Pak Mor crackers. GPS: 18 8 25.476 N, 100 8 39.161 E; 18 8 29.765 N, 100 8 33.641 E; 18 8 32.513 N, 100 8 29.771 E. Fried mussels at Pratu Chai Market. GPS: 18 8 31.421 N, 100 8 29.483 E; 18 8 19.662 N, 100 8 47.927 E. Ban Bo Kaeo School, Den Chai District. GPS: 18 8 19.781 N, 100 8 47.868 E. Performance at Phrae Walking Street by Ban Bo Kaeo School, Den Chai District, Phrae Province. Phrae City, a livable city in the morning. GPS: 18 8 9.665 N, 100 8 53.777 E; 18 8 9.737 N, 100 8 52.979 E.
This is the face of Mr.Hotsia. GPS: 18 8 12.161 N, 100 8 51.119 E. Click to see coordinates on the photo. GPS: 18 8 17.081 N, 100 8 50.766 E; 18 8 17.303 N, 100 8 50.975 E. Making Phrae a livable city. GPS: 18 8 22.403 N, 100 8 46.799 E. House of the last lord of Phrae. GPS: 18 8 21.695 N, 100 8 45.965 E. Alley sign on Charoen Muang Road. GPS: 18 8 25.055 N, 100 8 40.217 E; 18 8 26.453 N, 100 8 37.716 E. Phrae is livable in the morning. Nakhon Phrae Hotel where I stayed, 18 8 37.313 N, 100 8 9.743 E.
18 8 37.277 N, 100 8 10.199 E 18 11 2.153 N, 100 12 30.78 E
