The Riverside Guesthouse


286 Taladkao Road, Tumbon Suan Dok, Amphoe Mueang Lampang, 52000
Tel: 054-227-005
theriverside-lampang.com

Lampang

Overview

A fine example of graceful northern architecture in a quiet stretch of central Lampang, the wooden Riverside Guest House overlooks the Wang River perhaps 200 meters from Lampang's well-known Riverside Restaurant.

Rooms with ceiling fans or air-conditionned have attached bathrooms and are comfortably appointed.



There are a few air-conditioned room and a suite with ample living space.
Brief history

Restauration of the Riverside Guesthouse began in 1991. The five upstairs bedrooms of the main house were originally used to accommodate friends and family visiting from Europe, or the occasional rare traveller. Later, a second smaller wooden house with four bedrooms was added. Originally, these bedrooms were intended for use by musicians coming from Chiang Mai to play live music every night at the Riverside Restaurant.



In 1998, the musicians' rooms were given over to guests, owing to increased demand for lodging among many tourists who began coming to Lampang in search of a more authentic experience of the Thai Kingdom - one more rural and relaxing.



In April 2005, after the traditional Thai New Year celebration called 'Songkran', and after a year of hard work, a further addition to the guesthouse came to completion. Three new air-conditioned bedrooms were added upstairs, while 2 bedrooms with fans were added downstairs.

Overview

From its external and internal architecture, The Riverside Lampang is a welcome relief from the marble, chrome, brass and pillared lobbies in usual hotels. All rooms are nicely decorated with antique thai handy crafts, regional carvings and textiles. Our rooms are clean, neat, beautifully appointed and tastefully furnished with antique wood furniture crafted in the region. There are good showers, hot water and air conditioning or fans. Some rooms have balconies and verandas that face the Wang river and overlook a beautiful tropical garden with several intimate pavilions and patios.



With a nice lounge veranda between a tropical garden and just beside the Wang River, the Riverside Guesthouse is the best place to enjoy peacefulness while being 5 minutes walk to Lampang's town center.

Enjoy a good breakfast in the morning or relax in the garden while reading a book and sipping a drink in the afternoon...



Overview

Lampang province, which dates back more than 1,325 years to the Lanna realm, still continues as a simple and calm town, flourishing with beautiful old traditions. Lampang has a considerable diversity of ancient beautiful Lanna arts, and historical sites combined with a simple life-style of the people. These customs and traditions from the past are maintained along with pure and beautiful natural attractions. Lampang is also known a gateway to other provinces and their tourist attractions.

Lampang has its own unique distinctive character, namely the horse-drawn carriages, the famous ceramics made from the widely acceptable kaolin, typical architecture temples, the Thai Elephant Conservation Center the only place in the world for elephant training. That is as comparably well-known and attractive as the attractions in other provinces.

Temples

Wat Chedi Sao



The word "sao" means "twenty", "Chedi Sao" means "twenty chedi". The lower parts of the chedis are painted white, while the top is beautifully gilded. There is a saying that if someone can count all twenty chedis, the person is lucky. This reverred temple of Lampang province is famous for its historical value as well as ancient relics. The excavation of amulets belonging to the Haripunchai period is evidence that the chedi might have been built more than one thousand years ago. In addition to this, Wat Chedi Sao also houses of Phra San Sae Thong Kham, made from the 95.5 g. of pure solid gold. Wat Chedi Sao is located in Tambon Tonthongchai, six kilometers from the city.

Wat Srichum



What Srichum is the biggest of all 31 Burmese temple in Thailand. To go to the temple, you begin your journey at Bunyawat Wittayalai School, then turn left at Srichum crossroad and go along for about 100 metres. And the entrance to the temple is on your right. The main feature in the temple compound is the vihara, a half brick and half wood, castle-style building, with a carved steeped wooden roof. Inside of the vihara are murals of the Buddha's history and a Burmese style Buddha Image. In 1992, the vihara was damaged by a fire, and was later renovated over a period of 7 years carefully retaining all of its original character.

Wat Phratat Lampang Luang



Located 18 kilometers from Lampang, along Highway 1 to kilometer 586, take a left turn and pass the Ko Kha District office, and turn right for 2 kilometers. You will see the beauty and the grandeur of Wat Phratat Lampang Luang, which is located on high land. Wat Phratat Lampang Luang houses the image of Emerald Buddha which is the provincial integral to Lampag province. Inside the temple is the Nam Tam Vihara that is the open - sided. There are beautiful and interesting Lanna-style murals. The chedi holds relics of people who are born in the year of the ox. You can see a reflection shadow picture of the chedi that appears in the ubosot.

Wat Phrakaeo Dontao



This Wat is located in Tambon Wiangnuea of Mueang district. The temple was built on the site of the original ancient temple. It was the house of the Emerald Buddha image, which has now been shifted to Wat Phratat Lamoang Luang. The temple compound is dominated by the Phrathat and a Mondapa. The Mondapa is an imitation of the Mondalay Burmese style architecture. The Mondapa's leaves and gables are decorated with perforated wood on all four sides. It houses a stunning Buddha image called "Phra Buakkhem".

Elephant Center



The Elephant Conservation Center is located about 30 kilometers from Lampang on Lampang-Chiangmai Road. It is the only place for elephant training in the world. There are two elephant shows daily, starting with elephantbathing at 9.00 a.m..

The time for the first show is 10.00 a.m., the next show is 11.00 a.m.. On weekends and festival holidays, a 1.00 p.m. show is added. The ticket also includes bananas and sugarcane for feeding the elephants after the performance. The elephant rides are available daily to sight-see in the hills around the center. Tel: 0-5422-9042

Lampang Medicinal Plant's Conservation Center

This is the place for people who are interested in taking care of their health. The Medicinal Plant's Conservation Center has a spa service with an herbal soak and Thai massage, as well as skin treatment with herbs. There are displays of more than 150 types of herbs to study. This is a popular place for tourists. Located in Khan Mueang Road, Tambon Bo Haeo, Mueang District, Lampang. Tel: 0-5431-3128.