Lamphun Tourist Attractions
Nearly Songkran so time for a house warming party with coyote girls to liven it up.
A trip to a Karen Village in southern Lamphun province.
A road trip through Lampang and Lamphun.
Located in the mountains of the northern Thailand, Doi Khun Tan National Park is home to many interesting species both flora and fauna, as well as many historical spots of interest. Its most renowned feature is Thailand’s longest railroad tunnel, which is 1,352 m. long.
Mae Ping National Park covers Doi Tao District, Chiang Mai province; Li District, Lam Phun Province; and Sam Ngao District, Tak Province. It is fertile forest, with riches of plants and animals. At 1,003.75 km2, the rugged mountain range and rivers make fantastic scenic, especially the upper part of Bhumipol Dam that is suited for recreation.
Ban Hong
Ban Hong is the site of a 1,400-year-old community dating back to the Hariphunchai Kingdom. Located some 40 kilometres to the south of Lamphun, it offers a scenic and delightful vista of green fields and mountains. It also has several old temples built in admirable indigenous style, e.g., Wat Phra Chao Ton Luang with its 600-year-old Buddha statue, Wat Pa Puai and Wat Dong Rusi. The later two temples both maintain 100-year-old Ho Trai (scripture halls) built with wood in delicate patterns. Some of the natural attractions in the district include Tham Luang Pha Wiang, a cave some 15 km south of the district town. Inside the cavern are oddly-shaped stalactites. There are accommodation facilities for tourists in the district town.
Pa Sang
Pa Sang district is a handicraft centre and famous for its handmade cotton materials which are produced mainly in Ban Nong Nguak. Also at this village is an ancient temple noted for its beautiful arches in indigenous Burmese-influenced style.
Hariphunchai National Museum
Located on Inthayongyot Road almost opposite Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is the Hariphunchai National Museum. Displays and exhibits include historical development and archaeological items found in Lamphun. These include prehistorical human skeletons and objects of arts from the Dvaravati, Hariphunchai, Lanna and Rattanakosin periods. A chamber in devoted to a collection of inscription stones in Mon and Lanna scripts. Another displays ancient utensils, Lanna indigenous arts and carvings.
The museum is open on Wednesday-Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
The admission is 100 baht.
For more information, contact Tel. 0 5351 1186, Fax. 0 5353 0536
Ban Nong Chang Khuen
The Ban Nong Chang Khuen is the most famous longan growing area in the country. The orchards are located some 8 kilometres before Lamphun and with a further 7 kilometres after a right turn. On both sides of the road are numerous longan orchards. The fruits are in season during July-August. Longans were introduced to the area during the reign of King Rama V and have since spread into neighbouring provinces. There are several species today which are popular among consumers.
Lamphun Hotels & Guesthouses
Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort
222 Moo 3, Tumbon Tha Pla Duk, Amphoe Mae Tha,
Lamphun 50140
Tel: 053-507-006 053-507-008
Lamphun Will Hotel
204/10 Chammathewi Road, Tumbon Nai Muang, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun, 51000
Tel: 053-534-865 053-534-866
Huan Da Lha Hotel 1
126 Moo 15, Tumbon Pa Sang, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun,
Lamphun 51000
Tel: 053-090-149 053-090-151
Inthanon Riverside Resort
4 Moo 4 Nong Long , King A. Wiang Nong Long ,
Lamphun 51120
Tel: 053-505-166 053-279-686
Lamphun Mansion
283 Moo 6 Chammathewi Road, Tumbon Muang Nga, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun,
Lamphun 51000
Tel: 053-534-687
Maneenaksen Resort
720 Moo 1, Pasung, Pa Sang,
Lamphun 51120
Tel: 053-521-856
Northern Heritage Resort
338 Moo 4 Huai Yap , Ban Thi ,
Lamphun 51180
Tel: 053-381-000
Bungalow Khontan
Khao Khontan, Tumbon Tha Pla Duk, Amphoe Mae Tha,
Lamphun 51140
Tel: 02-223-3762
Huay Sai Kao Ban Pa Pao Homestay
48 Moo 6, Tumbon Tha Pla Duk, Amphoe Mae Tha,
Lamphun 51140
Tel: 053-006-222
Rimnam Hotel
191 Moo 6 Ban Naicom, Tumbon Ban Hong, Amphoe Ban Hong,
Lamphun 51130
Tel: 053-591-462
The Regent Lamphun
138/1 Moo 4 San Pa Fhay-Ban Thi Road, Ban Klang , Mueang ,
Lamphun 51000
Tel: 053-552-919-22
84 Hotel
352 /1, Tumbon Nai Muang, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun,
Lamphun 51000
Tel: 053-511-833
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