Lampang, Northern of Thailand

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

About 100 kilometers south of Chiang Mai, Lampang is an ancient city founded in the seventh century, supposedly by the son of Lamphun's founder, Queen Chama Devi. In the nineteenth century the city was fortified with walls, and later became an important center of the teak industry. The city and its monuments has escaped much of the modernizations that have left many of the north's temples with little of their original decorations.

Like all of the former northern kingdom of Lanna, Lampang was occupied by the Burmese for nearly 200 years. Much of this influence can still be seen in the temples of the city...information from http://thailandforvisitors.com

Lampang Sights

Since most visitors come on a day trip, the standard sights are usually limited to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Wat Phra Kaeo and Wat Chedi Sao. Some tours also take in Ban Sao Nak, a large wooden mansion close by Wat Phra Kaeo.

Getting There

Lampang can be reached on your own by regular bus from Chiang Mai or by train from either Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Most tourists see Lampang on a day trip from Chiang Mai.

Taxi Chiangmai:  081 617 2116 Patrick (Oversea Call +66 81 617 2116)

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One way:  1,000 Baht

Round trip with touring: 2,500 Baht per one full special day tour

Accommodation

There are a small number tourist and budget class hotels in Lampang, although few of them are available online. 

Lampang Wiengthong Hotel	Lampang	1250 ?		incl.
Lampang River Lodge	Lampang	1350 ?		incl.
Wienglakor	Lampang	1600 ?		incl.