Tourist visiting point of March “Lampang” source:
http://www.tourismthailand.org
Chae Son National Park
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.
Horse-drawn Carriages
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.
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
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.
