Mueang Lampang District Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Doi Khun Tan National Park

A good place for hiking and camping. There is located at the border of Lampang and Lampoon provinces. Amazing place and you can see beautiful sunset and sunrise. Easy to travel by trains from either Bangkok or Chiang Mai (departs at Khun Tan Station-being famous from the unique railway tunnel). The one place don't miss if you go to north of thailand. #lampang #lampoon #camping #hiking

DOI KHUN TAN

This 225-sq-km national park straddles the mountains between Lamphun and Lampang Provinces. It ranges in elevation from 350m in the bamboo-forest lowlands to 1363m at the pine-studded summit of Doi Khun Tan. Wildflowers, including orchids, ginger and lilies, are abundant. At the park headquarters there are maps of well-marked trails that range from short walks around the headquarter's vicinity to hikes covering the mountain’s four peaks; there’s also a trail to Nam Tok Tat Moei (7km round trip). The park is very popular on cool-season weekends. Intersecting the mountain slopes is Thailand’s longest train tunnel (1352m), which opened in 1921 after six years of manual labour by thousands of Lao workers (several of whom are said to have been killed by tigers). Bungalows (500B to 2700B) sleeping between two and nine people are available near the park headquarters, where there’s also a restaurant. The main access to the park is from the Khun Tan train station. To check timetables and prices from various destinations, call the State Railway of Thailand or check its website. Once at the Khun Tan station, cross the tracks and follow a steep, marked path 1.3km to the park headquarters. By car, take the Chiang Mai–Lampang highway to the Mae Tha turn-off then follow the signs along a steep unpaved road for 18km.

Yo 2 camping point at Doi Khuntan

The amazing place for camping, it look like you among forest in foreign country. Pine trees very beutiful there are full of freshness. The greenery of the trees and the clear air. You can do a one-day trip or come to sleep overnight. The place proper for people who want to charge the battery for life and interested in studying nature. You will meet many plant appare to show off.

Khun Tan national park -Lampoon & Lampang, Thailand. This national park is located in both Lampoon & Lampang provinces. It takes only one an half hour drive from ChiangMai to get there. Good time to go is in winter. #triplocal #triplocal

Solemn Lampang

Lampang is a resort town in the north of Thailand that still has a nostalgic feel to it. Tourists can begin their journey by traveling within the city, which still uses carriages as a mode of transportation, which has become a province-wide distinctiveness. There are other historic architectural structures, such as Kad Kong Ta, an old commercial district near the Wang River Ratsadaphisek Bridge, or the White Land Bridge, a Lampang landmark dating back over a century. Another famous sight is the Khun Than Tunnel, which is said to be Thailand's most beautiful and longest railway tunnel. #popularswing#roadtrip#summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

At a distance of 100 kilometers from Chiang Mai, there is a small town called Lampang, which takes about an hour from Chiang Mai to Lampang. If you are tired of tourists in Chiang Mai, you may come to Lampang. The reason why I noticed this place is because I read that there are more than 40,000 overseas Chinese and Chinese, but after I found out, most of them would not say it. The most famous in Nanbang is the carriage. You can see the carriages in the city everywhere. It is also a place where Burmese temples are concentrated. If you are interested in Lanna culture, don't miss it.

Lampang, the laid-back capital of northern Thailand. Like Chiang Mai in the north, it is a beautiful and lazy town. Compared to Chiang Mai, it seems to be more clean and more comfortable. Walk into this small town and take a horse-drawn carriage through the beautiful temples.

The Bensonmo Temple is a very beautiful temple in Nanben, situated on a hilltop. Ascend to the stone steps, you will be able to access the beautiful white stupa, as well as the charming temple landscape. Beautiful golden stupa, nestled within a white wall. Two dragon statues, waiting to climb the gate of the stone steps. Through the gate, the golden pagoda is quietly located.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Through Lampang Old Town

Lampang which is known as the 'horse carriage city' has a local attraction that should not be missed...horse-drawn carriage ride! We hopped on a horse drawn carriage and rode through Lampang's old town, stopping at at a few places, including Baan Sao Nak, an ancient wooden house made of teak wood and Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao. We felt this is one of the best way to enjoy the town of Lampang and get a glimpse of the architecture. What an enjoyable experience. #passionpassport #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #celebratewithtrip #chiangmai

Baan Sao Nak: The century-old teak house must be recorded in black and white with texture.

This is the biggest surprise I encountered , a century-old pomelo wood house quietly standing by the river in Nanbang. It is said that the original owner who built it was a merchant from Myanmar, so in addition to the typical Lanna style, many Burmese elements can also be seen in the architectural design. Now it is completely open to the public for visiting, and visitors can personally step into this old house, walk up to the second floor, and feel the temperature of the pomelo wood stairs and floors. 📷📷 Highlights: The biggest highlight of this old house should be its pillars, up to 116 of them, but they don't look out of place at all. They turn a regular "home" into a museum, with grandeur, spaciousness, and the interplay of light and shadow adding a touch of color. 💰💰 Master, about your wealth? The room is filled with silverware, ceramics, furniture, and so on. It's not particularly wealthy, but everything is exquisitely placed, which probably reflects the living standards of the southern merchants at that time. In the room, you can see many old items everywhere, and they are within reach, such as old-fashioned record players, fans, irons, and so on. This immersive experience of the old house museum is really great! 🚗🚗 Self-driving: It is recommended to drive to Nanbang. Although the scenery along the way by train is beautiful, driving is much faster and more convenient for visiting attractions after arrival. The city of Nanbang is not crowded with cars and people, very comfortable, with friendly road conditions and parking. 🔺🔺 Visiting time: about 1 hour. Remember to wear slippers when visiting.

Baan Sao Nak is a beautiful teak house built in 1895. It is rich in Lanna style and is supported by 116 square teak columns. There are a lot of antiques, silverware, porcelain, and Taibei handicrafts, which are worth visiting. I have to mention a little about the concept of Lanna, Lanna or Lanna Thai (1292-1558), a kingdom in Thailand's history that once controlled the northern part of Thailand, and the first powerful power of the Thai family. And this building is now a relatively intact building.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Through Lampang Old Town

Lampang which is known as the 'horse carriage city' has a local attraction that should not be missed...horse-drawn carriage ride! We hopped on a horse drawn carriage and rode through Lampang's old town, stopping at at a few places, including Baan Sao Nak, an ancient wooden house made of teak wood and Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao. We felt this is one of the best way to enjoy the town of Lampang and get a glimpse of the architecture. What an enjoyable experience. #passionpassport #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #celebratewithtrip #chiangmai

Wat Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram ~ Lampang

Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao literally "monastery of the Emerald Buddha on the water jar knoll" is the principal Buddhist temple in Lampang, Thailand. The temple was founded by the first Mon ruler of Lampang. The Emerald Buddha was enshrined at this temple from 1434 to 1468, when King Trilokaraj relocated the image to Wat Phra Singh in Chiang Mai. The temple's Mon-style chedi, which is reputed to contain a strand of the Buddha's hair, is 50 metres (160 ft) tall. It is flanked by a Burmese-style mondop, with a pyatthat spired roof, that was commissioned by Lampang's governor in 1909. Address : Prakaew Rd, Tambon Wiang Nuea, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand #temples #historicculture #unforgettableexperiences

Chae Son National Park, Lampang - Thailand: This is a viewpoint to see a kind of flower called Dok Siew in Thai with white color which maybe like Mountain Ebony or St. Thomas Tree. This place is located nearby the road back from Lampang to ChiangMai

Chae Son Hotspring, Lampang - Thailand: This is a famous hot springs in the north part of Thailand and it is located in the national park. Normally Thai people always enjoy boiling eggs in the hot spring water. They also have seperated room to enjoy the hot springs water as well.

The 'Kew Fin' Viewpoint, a border between Lampang and Chiang Mai.

The 'Kew Fin' Viewpoint is a popular tourist spot that no one should miss when visiting Mae Kampong village. It's a place to experience the fog and the cool weather, as well as to witness a beautiful sunrise. For accessing the Kew Fin viewpoint, the path is quite steep and requires great caution. It is not recommended to drive a personal vehicle up; hiring a local vehicle is more suitable and also helps distribute income to the community. Kew Fin is located in the area of Jae Son National Park, straddling the border between Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces, offering a beautiful view of both provinces.