The "Khun Tan" you're asking about likely refers to the area surrounding Doi Khun Tan National Park in Lampang and Lamphun provinces. It's a popular tourist destination for nature lovers, offering hiking, scenic views, views of the sea of mist, and the Khun Tan Railway Tunnel (the longest railway tunnel in Thailand). The atmosphere is fantastic, especially during the winter and rainy seasons.
Main attractions in Khun Tan:
-Popular hiking trails, such as routes Y.1 to Y.4 (highest viewpoint offering views of Lampang and Lamphun provinces).
-Khun Tan Railway Tunnel (walkable, beautiful and impressive).
-Viewpoint for observing the sea of mist (especially in the mornings during the rainy and winter seasons).
-Camping/stargazing: several campsites available.
-Travel by train: alight at Khun Tan station and then hike or take a vehicle into the national park (great atmosphere).
Accommodation/Hotels in Khun Tan:
Since most of Khun Tan is a national park, accommodation focuses on the park and nearby areas. There aren't many large luxury hotels, but there are a variety of options:
1. Accommodation within Doi Khun Tan National Park. (Highly recommended for those who want to be close to nature) Several accommodations are available, such as Khun Tan 401 (Euang Ngern), Khun Tan 410 (Chom Dong), Khun Tan 502 (Chom Doi), etc.
There are also several campsites (tent rentals are available).
Book through the National Parks Department website: nps.dnp.go.th (Advance booking is recommended, but it's very popular).
2. Accommodation near the national park (in Hang Chat District, Lampang, or Mae Tha District, Lamphun): Nature-themed homestays/resorts, such as Pa Mhiang Homestay (affordable prices, great views, close to the forest).
Hotels in Lampang city (for greater convenience): The Zenery Hotel, Tree Tara Hotel, Karpenter Lampang (prices start from approximately 500-1,500 baht).
3. Other nearby areas. (But people might get confused because the names are similar.) Khun Tan District, Chiang Rai Province, has Dok Koon House or Changfan Resort (but it's not the main Khun Tan area that people talk about for nature tourism).
If you want a more relaxed experience, I recommend taking the train to Khun Tan station and then traveling to the national park. Staying in the park for 1-2 nights will give you the full experience.