Bo Klua district (also written as Bo Kluea) is located about 90 km north of Nan town in the mountains of Doi Phu Kha and the main village is Ban Bo Luang where are the famous Ancient Salt Pits. But the real beauty of Bo Klua district lies of course in the remote, picturesque village of Ban Bo Luang in the scenic valley between the rugged mountains and jungle of Doi Phu Kha National Park bordering Laos.
In the old days Bo Klua's salt was an export product of the Nan Kingdom and the salt was sold to neighbouring kingdoms of Sukhothai, Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang. Going to Bo Klua is part of the journey as you will be going into the mountains up-to 1.715m high, passing stunning viewpoints, camping grounds and Doi Phu Kha National Park where you could go for hiking to waterfalls. Bo Klua is a perfect destination to stay for 1 or 2 nights and enjoy authentic slow life in a mountain village.
Until 10 years ago Bo Klua was a forgotten corner in Nan province, but slowly Thai tourism finds its way to remote places like Bo Klua. Road improvements and a rise in number of accommodations and coffee shops make Bo Klua now a popular destination for Thai tourists, although Western tourists are hardly seen. And since January 2022 there even is a 7-11 in Bo Klua!!! For me that marks the end of being a remote village. And it looks that you now can also rent scooters and even off-road motorbikes in Bo Klua!
For other places within Bo Klua district have a look at Ban Sapan and Ban Wen. For a personal touch of help or for creating your own personal tailor-made holiday together with a local travel specialist, feel free to send an email to Your Personal Travel Butler The Little Elephant (free of charge).
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How to get to Bo Klua?
Although everybody speaks about Bo Klua you will actually be heading to Ban Bo Luang, what is the main village in Bo Klua district.- By public transport you will first have to take the bus from Nan town to Pua and then in Pua change to a Songtheauw to Bo Klua. You can privately hire a Songtheauw so you can make a nice trip to Bo Klua and stop along the way when you want. Of course you could also first stay overnight at Non Na Pua Boutique Homestay in Pua and the next day continue your traveling.
- By private car or motorbike just follow route 101 to Pua and then follow the signs for Doi Phu Kha National Park and follow route 1256 to Bo Klua.
For information about other places in Nan province click on their name below here.
Ban Bo Suak - Ban Huai Kon - Ban Pak Nai - Ban Pa Klang - Ban Sakad - Ban Sapan - Ban San Charoen - Ban Kew Muang - Ban Luang - Ban Manipruek - Ban Nong Bua - Ban Wen - Bo Klua - Chiang Klang - Mae Charim - Na Noi - Pha Tub - Phu Phayak - Pua - Santisuk - Sila Phet - Song Khwae - Tha Wang Pha - Thung Chang - Wiang Sa
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| Ancient Salt Pits of Bo Klua |
What to do in Bo Klua district?
The main attractions of Bo Klua are the laid back location of the village Ban Bo Luang between the mountains and the Ancient Salt Pits of Bo Klua. For motorbike riders Bo Klua is famous for its Bo Klua Motorbike Loop. Within Bo Klua district are Ban Sapan, Phu Fa, Ban Sop Muang and Ban Wen.Things To Do in & near Bo Klua are :
- Hiking at Khun Nan National Park
- Swimming at Sapan Waterfall in the jungle of Khun Nan National Park
- See the Origin of the Nan River
- Wild Water Rafting in the Wa River (see Nam Wa Rafting Tours)
- Visiting Phu Fa Royal Project
- Bicycling in the valley of Bo Klua
For more information read my Travelogue about Bo Klua
Food & Beverages in Bo Klua district
Well the best place for lunch or dinner is the restaurant of Bo Klua View Resort but there are a few other places to eat & drink like near the bus-stop or near the Ancient Salt Pits. Coffee Shops usually serve of course Hot & Cold drinks and sometimes they also serve Cakes or Thai snacks. For other places within Bo Klua district have a look at Ban Sapan and Ban Wen.At some restaurants or coffee shops in Bo Klua I had a bite or drink, have a look at my Comprehensive F&B Reviews of Bo Klua. Other restaurants or coffee shops have a link to their website or facebook page.
In Ban Bo Luang (Bo Klua town)
- Arpo De Marng Coffee Shop & Restaurant (along route 1081 north of town)
- Gin I Klua Restaurant & Coffee Shop (near the salt pits)
- Pongza Restaurant @Bo Klua View Resort ð
- Salt Pit Coffee Shop
- Tao Tan Restaurant (along route 1081 south of town)
Some of following places are actually in Pua district or Santisuk district but as you will be passing them riding from Bo Klua to Santisuk via route 1081 I will list them here at Bo Klua. The number of these coffee shops & restaurants is growing rapidly.
- Atlas Nan Coffee Shop
- Base 29 Coffee Shop
- Doi Kwang Coffee
- EGAO Cafe Bo Klua (along the dirt road)
- Hello Bo Kluea Coffee
- Rai Sut Mung Pho Farm & Homestay
- Sapa Bokluea Bar & Bistro (8 km south of Bo Klua)
- Ouan Oun Rak Coffee Shop
Accommodation in Bo Klua district
One of the best & most famous resort is Bo Klua View Resort but there are a few other nice (and much cheaper) accommodations to be found in Bo Klua. In Bo Klua town (actually Ban Bo Luang) is some accommodation and south along the small river you will find more accommodation. But also south & north of Bo Klua town along route 1081 you will find some accommodation. And in the direction of Phu Fa you also will find some accommodation. For other places within Bo Klua district have a look at Ban Sapan and Ban Wen.Some of the accommodation in Bo Klua I did personally stay overnight or did visit, have a look at my Comprehensive Accommodation Reviews of Bo Klua.
Price category :
Price category :
฿ = Under 600 ฿ (Hostels, Guesthouse's)
฿฿ = 600 - 1.100 ฿ (Boutique hotels)
฿฿฿ = 1.100 - 3.000 ฿ (Midrange hotels)
฿฿฿฿ = 3.000 - 10.000 ฿ (Boutique hotels)
+ = means at the high end of the price category
Accommodation in & near Bo Klua town (Ban Bo Luang) and in the valley of the Marn River
- Arpo De Marng Resort & Camping ฿฿
- Baan Nong Ma Feung Homestay
- Boburi Homestay ฿฿฿+
- Bo Klua River Villa
- Bo Klua Fai Resort ฿
- Bo Klua View Resort ð ฿฿฿
- Bo Klua Kong Dang Resort ð ฿
- Bo Klua Mountain View
- Comte de DuVieu Camping (along route 1081)
- EGAO Camp Bo Klua
- Hello Bo Kluea Bed & Breakfast
- Ikigawa Home
- Mon Sailom Homestay
- Pa Kub Farmstay
- Phan Klong Homestay
- Phu Bodin Rim Wa (along route 1333)
- Phu Klua Home ฿฿
- Phu Keng Dao Homestay
- Phu Kana Nan Resort ð ฿฿฿
- Phu Ping Mok
- PlaiMang Tangrak Resotel
- Lalaan Ta
- Lammang River View Bo Kluea
- Lomhaijai Homestay (along the Marn River) ฿฿฿+
- Silver Oak Valley
- Suan Rim Mang Camping
- The Seasons Hill Bo Klua (along route 1333)
- Term Hug Him Mang (along the Marn River between the rice fields)
- The Riverleaf Boklua
Accommodation along route 1081 from Bo Klua town to Santisuk
Riding from Bo Klua to Santisuk via route 1081 you will be passing some accommodation places that are actually not within Bo Klua district, some are actually in Pua or Santisuk district. The number of these accommodation is growing rapidly.
- Atlas Nan Homestay
- Base 29 Camping
- Ouan Oun Rak Homestay
- Doi Kwang Mountain View
- Hills Camping
Emergencies in Ban Bo Luang (Bo Klua town)
- District Hospital Bo Klua (along route 1256)
Gasoline stations in Bo Klua district
- A very small one at a shop near the Ancient Salt Pits
- A small PTT gasoline station about 10 km south of Bo Klua town (along route 1081)
- A new MT gasoline station about 11 km south of Bo Klua town (along route 1081)
Money in Bo Klua town (Ban Bo Luang)
Since end 2019 there are finally a few ATM's in Bo Klua town in the main street near the famous Ancient Salt Pits.Where to go next?
From Ban Bo Luang (Bo Klua town) you can go
- North to Ban Sapan, Ban Wen, Phu Payak or Huai Kon (border with Laos).
- South to Santisuk, Pua or Nan town.
- West to Pua
Map of Bo Klua district
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| Bo Klua district in Nan province, North Thailand |
Disclaimer : All information is created in good faith and is an expression of fair comment.
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