Chao Pho Pratu Pha Shrine
Location: Amphoe Ngao
The Chao Pho Pratu Pha Shrine is about 50 kilometres from town on the Lampang-Ngao road near Km. 650 marker.
Stacks of offering can be seen around the site and the shrine is considered sacred. Road-users passing
by usually honk their car horns or set off firecrackers as a sigh of respect. Legend has it that
Chao Pho Pratu Pha was a great warrior of the Lampang ruler. He once fought Burmese invaders to
block their advance at Pratu Pha and died fighting with his two swords still in his hands
and his body still leaning against the hillside. The attackers were so frightened that they withdrew.
To honour the brave warrior, the people build the shrine which has since become a sacred and revered place of worship.
Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao
Location: Amphoe Muang
This centuries-old temple on Phra Kaeo Road used to be the place where the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined
(the same statue now installed in Bangkok). Interesting structures include the large Chedi containing
the hair of the Lord Buddha, a Burmese-style Mondop, an ancient Vihan housing a reclining Buddha
and a museum exhibiting ancient relics of the Lanna era.
Location: Amphoe Muang
This monastery is situated on the west side of the
Wang River in Tambon Wiang Nua and regarded an important one of Lampang.
It was constructed, outside the line of the old town wall, on the location
of the town gate which is currently closed. The Vihara of this monastery
was constructed a little over 100 years ago, and panels of the doors and
windows are of beautiful wood carving works.
Location: Amphoe Muang
To the west of town is Wat Si Rong Mueang , a Burmese temple built in 1905 during the time when Lampang was
the commercial and forestry centre. Major architectural works include the Vihan made of wood with
several overlapping gables in the Burmese style.
It is a temple with elaborate carving decorations and plaster designs adorned with colored
glass fashioned with delicate craftsmanship.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Almost across Wat Pa Fang is Wat Chai Mongkhon. The outstanding structure is the Kuti,
monk's living quarters, which is a white cement building with Burmese-style wooden roof.
Its columns are adorned with coils of golden wires in elaborate designs and colored glasses.
The blinds and corridors are made of elaborately-fashioned perforated wooden sheet.
Inside is housed a bronze Buddha statue of fine workmanship cast in Mandalay, Myanmar.
Location: Amphoe Muang
This monastery is situated near Lampang-Chae Hom Highway
at Ban Wang Moh, 6 kms. From the township area. Looking from the highway
one can see a group of 20 pagodas of this monastery standing in the rice
field. It is one of the important statutory places, which was constructed
in the ancient days having a great historical and archaeological value.
Some small Buddha statues, in the form of amulet, of Hariphunchai period
have been found in the pagodas.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Wat Phra That Sadet can be reached by taking the Lampang-Ngao Road. After 17 kilometres,
take a left turn and continue on for another 2 kilometres. One of Lampang's major sites,
it is believed to have been built by Queen Chamthevi some 500 years ago.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Built during the reign of King Rama IV by Burmese, Wat Pa Fang is located on Sanam Bin Road.
It has a large, glittering gold Chedi containing a Holy Relic brought over from Myanmar around 1906.
The extensive Sala Kan Parian (preaching hall) is made entirely of wood with Burmese-style
overlapping roofs. A small Ubosot has a Burmese-style woodwork over its roof
with beautiful plaster designs over its doors. Usually there are a considerable
number of Burmese monks in residence.
Location: Amphoe Muang
This monastery is situated on Lampang-Ngao Highway just
passing the main entrance of Lampang Teacher's Training College and Branching
off the Km. 601 on the left to this monastery. Its architecture is of Burmese
arts having very sophisticated and beautiful wood carving on the structure
of the Vihara while gold guilt works are found on the walls, ceiling and
big pillars in the Vihara, regarded as another exquisite graceful beauty
of Burmese arts.
Location: Amphoe Ko Kha
Some 20 kilometres to the southwest of town in Ko Kha district is Wat Phra That Lampang Luang,
a paradigm of temple building of Lanna. The temple itself is prominently sited on a hillock surrounded by wall.
The entrance arches, called Pratu Khong, is adorned with fine plaster designs. The wall-less main Vihan houses
a bronze Buddha statue called the Phra Chao Lan Thong. To the back is a golden Chedi in Lanna architectural
style containing a Holy Relic. Also in the back is another Vihan with beautiful murals on wooden walls,
said to be the oldest in the North. The temple also has a large collection of ancient wooden utensils.
Location: Amphoe Ko Kha
Using the same route as Wat Phra That Lampang Luang but taking a left turn at the district
office and continue on for 14 kilometres is Wat Phra That Chom Ping. Another age-old temple
of Lampang, its unique feature is the reflections in natural colors of Chedi which appear
on the floor within the dark interior of the Ubosot.
Kiu Lom Dam And Reservoir
Location: Amphoe Muang
To reach the Kiu Lom Dam, take the Lampang-Ngao road and turn left at
Kms. 623-624 marker, which is about 38 kilometres from town. Then
continue for a further 14 kilometres. Constructed for irrigation
purpose, it has a scenic reservoir suitable for boating or rafting. At
least a half-day tour is suggested. Visitors may opt for staying
overnight on raft. Places to see include cliffs, isles and fishing
village.
Location: Amphoe Muang
The Khun Than mountain range of the Doi Khun Than National Park forms a natural boundary between Lamphun and Lampang provinces.
The northern rail line to Chiang Mai runs through the longest rail tunnel in the country, which is 1,352 metres
long and takes five minutes to traverse. The mountain has both virgin jungle and pinery.
Many tourists choose to walk from the Khun Than Station up the mountain, a distance of about 7 kilometres.
There are four rest areas on the way. Visitors may also camp overnight but must provide for their own food.
The best time to take the trip is between November and February when the weather is fine and cool.
Location: Amphoe Muang
Located in the center of Lampang city. Ban Sao-Nak is
a teak wood house in a combination of northern Thai and Burmese architectural
styles which is distinctive and individual with its 116 teak pillars. Tel.(054)
227-653
Location: Amphoe Muang Pan
A major place for relaxation in Lampang is the Chae Son National Park, which is located in Mueang Pan district area.
It can be reached by taking Highway No.1035 taking a left turn at Km. 59.
A further 17 kilometre is a lush forested and mountainous region with
a 73-Celsius hot spring over rocky terrain, providing a misty and
picturesque scene particularly in the morning. There are bathing facilities for health purpose.
One kilometre away is a clear, cool brook where tourists can take a dip in water fed by the 6-level Chae Son waterfall
originating from winding brooks and streams flowing through high mountains. There are accommodations and camping areas for visitors.
Location: Amphoe Muang Pan
Another beautiful waterfall with different features
from Wang Keao waterfall, it sends water cascading down 7 tiers, the
first and also the most beautiful of which hangs at a very high level.
The water does not scatter but drops in a vertical jet. Close to Chae
Son Waterfall is Chae Son Hot (Mineral) Spa, Which is 1 kilometer away.
Location: Amphoe Ngao
The Tham Pha Thai National Park is located between Mueang and Ngao districts just off the main highway at Kms.665-666,
some 60 kilometres from the provincial town. Cars can access right to the mouth of a cave within which are
picturesque stalactite and stalagmites. There are also several smaller caverns, each with their own attractions.
Ban Chang Luang
Location: Amphoe Ngao
Ban Chang Luang, at 33 Mu 9, Ban Khoi in Tambon Ban Rong near the Phao Yao-Lampang road,
is a facility established by Khru Kam-aye Dejduangta. It has an extensive collection of
wood-carvings made by Kru Kam-aye himself and serves as a school to train those
intending to become artisans and to provide occupations for the local people.
Location: Amphoe Ngao
lies at kilometer 67 on the Lampang - Ngao Road and
hosts a big Buddha image and colorful stalagmites.
Location: Amphoe Wang Nua
This is Lampang's most beautiful waterfall and
is in Amphoe Wang Nua. Situated at 130 kilometers from the provincial
town and 36 kilometers from Amphoe Wang Nua, it is accessible by cars of
all types. With 110 tiers of cascading water including 7-8 large tiers,
it leads up to the top on which are found hilltribe villages of the Yao
at Ban Pa Kha luang and Ban San.
Horse-drawn Carriages
Location: Amphoe Muang
Lampang is the only province in Thailand still retaining horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport within city limit.
Visitors can hire such vehicles to tour places such as markets, traditional houses
along the river bank and the numerous temples in town.
Location: Amphoe Muang
is located in the Tung Kwian forest
of Amphoe Hang Chat, about 38 kms. from Lampang. This is the first and only
school in Thailand for training elephants and the first in the world. The
center is attached to the veterinary section of the Northern Timber Work
Division of the Forestry Industry Organization. Two shows daily at 9:30
and 11:00 a.m. With additional show on Saturday, Sunday and festival days
at 1:30 p.m. Tel.227051.
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