Lampang

Lampang Province Essentials: Unmissable Treasures

Lampang Province preserves Northern Thailand’s heritage through Lanna-style architecture and diverse natural landmarks. This selection includes the 15th-century wooden fortifications of Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and the mountaintop pagodas of Wat Chaloemphrakiat. The region is home to the world’s first elephant hospital and the UNESCO-awarded Wat Pong Sanuk. Natural sites like Chae Son National Park combine geothermal hot springs with waterfalls, while local markets like Kad Tung Kwian offer traditional Northern Thai delicacies and handicrafts.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

A 15th-century Lanna-style temple featuring a massive wooden viharn and ancient brick fortifications. It houses a copper-covered chedi and is one of the oldest wooden structures in Thailand.

Chae Son National Park

Chae Son National Park is a national park in Lampang Province, Thailand.

Wat Chaloemphrakiat

Known as the "Temple in the Clouds," this site features white pagodas perched on limestone peaks 800 meters above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Thung Khaew valley.

Wat Pong Sanuk

Recipient of the UNESCO Award of Merit, this temple showcases a unique four-sided open teak pavilion and a blend of Lanna, Burmese, and Chinese architectural styles.

Baan Sao Nak

A traditional teak mansion built in 1895, supported by 116 square teak pillars. The house functions as a museum displaying ancient Burmese and Lanna artifacts.

Chae Son Waterfall

A six-tier waterfall located within Chae Son National Park. It is situated near natural hot springs where water temperatures reach up to 73 degrees Celsius.

Maekampong Waterfall

A seven-tiered waterfall surrounded by evergreen forest and high-altitude coffee plantations near the border of Chiang Mai.

Kad Tung Kwian

A large roadside market specializing in Northern Thai delicacies, including crispy pork skin and herbal sausages, alongside local ceramics and handicrafts.

Elephant Hospital

The world's first hospital dedicated to elephants, providing medical care and prosthetic limbs for injured and sick animals under the Friends of the Asian Elephant Foundation.

Khun Tan

Khun Tan railway station is a railway station on the Northern Line located in Lamphun Province, Thailand.

Nakhon Lampang

Nakhon Lampang railway station is a railway station in Sop Tui Subdistrict, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang Province.

Ratchada Market

A local morning market in Lampang city known for fresh produce, traditional breakfast dishes, and Northern Thai snacks.

Tlad nak wm ti

A community market offering fresh local vegetables, prepared foods, and household goods.

Paa Miang Coffee

A cafe and restaurant in the mountain village of Ban Pa Miang specializing in locally grown Arabica coffee and regional dishes made with pickled tea leaves.