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What places to visit in Lamphun?
What to do and see in Lamphun
The first thing to visit in the province of Lamphun is the city. For that you can hire the services of a tuk-tuk, there are usually some in front of the railway station. But the most interesting area which is the one with Wat Phra That Haripunchai temple, the museum, the market on the bridge and Pratu Thanang Gate can be visited by walkig because every places are very close. To visit the rest of the province, being transported seems almost essential. You will find there a lot of very interesting temples, in Mon or Burmese style in general, sometimes perched on mountain hills because yes there are many mountains in Lamphun province and a magnificent waterfall, Wong Luang Waterfall, communities of craftsmen especially weavers or pottery makers.I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Lamphun or from Lamphun. Click here to see them.
Other nice places to visit in Lamphun
Wat Phra Putthabat Pha Nam
This hilltop temple, located a hundred kilometers from Lamphun city welcomes visitors with a huge statue of a standing monk whose temple also preserves the mummy. The temple also offers on its upper part a magnificent view over the valley and the mountains.Tours in Lamphun and around
Visit Historic Lamphun, Eat with Locals in the Countryside and Cook Northern-Style Dinner
Offered in English
Lamphun was the second Lanna capital and it's more than 1,300 years old. You'll learn more about the Lanna culture, including the local way of life, Buddhist customs and food. We'll lunch with Lamphun locals and cook easy dinner like northerners at my home.
Sightseeing and Northern Thai Home-Cooking at Farmhouse in Lamphun
Offered in EnglishLet's cook and eat like a northerner! If you want to experience original Northern Thai food (beyond tasting), let us make your wish come true. Learn how we cook and serve these special dishes at our farmhouse in Lamphun and go sightseeing around the city.
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Wat Tham Chiang Dao
Wat Tham Chiang Dao, cave temple offers a beautiful scenery with a pond and fish and allows to visit a beautiful 360-meter-long lit cave, Wat Tham Phra No. There are others but for which you have...
Death Railway
train line from Thonburi (Bangkok) to Nam Tok, sadly famous for the conditions of its construction during World War II
Raksa Warin Hot Springs
The water is naturally at 65°C. There are basins forming a spa open for free to visitors while on the other side of the street Siam Spa offers a full-service spa.
Wat Khao Chong Krajok
Built on the top of a hill, it is the first thing you will see when you arrive in Prachuap. The building itself is not very impressive but the view over the city and the two bays is just amazing....
All COVID-19 restrictions for coming to Thailand lifted from October 1 !
We have been waiting for it for months, hoping it will happen on July 1, but it will finally be October 1, 2022, when Thailand will lift the last COVID restrictions to enter the country. From this date, it will no longer be necessary to show...
