| Tourist Attractions Lampang Wat Phrathat
Lampang Lunag
Lies some 20 kilometers south of Lampang and is one of the North's finest
temples. The chedi towers above surrounding trees. To the left of the chedi
is a viharn with a carved wood facade and double - level roofs. Harmonious
proportions and exquisite interior decoration make Wat Phrathat Lampang
Luang one of the best examples of Northern - style religious architecture.
Wat Phtathat Chom Ping
Wat Phrathat Chom Ping is situated at Mu 5, Ban Chom Ping, Tambon Na Kaeo,
Amphoe Ko Kha about 26 kms. south - west of Lampang provincial city. The
unnatural happening of this temple is the shade of the pagoda reflexes on
the floor of the convocation hall through the hole of its window, this
similar event also happened at Wat Akkho Cahi Khiri, Amphoe Chae Hom in
Lampang.
Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao
On the right bank of Mae Nam Wang is an old building which consists of an
impressive chedi on a rectangular base with a round spire topped with gilded
bronze plaques. A Burmese-style chapel topped by tiered roofs stands against
it. The chapel contains a Burmese style Buddha image with particularly
interesting decorations. The chapel probably dates from the late 18th
century. Beautiful colours and elaborate harmony make Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao
one of Thailand's best examples of Burmese-style temples.
Wat Chedi Sao
(Temple of Twenty Chedis) is also on the right of the bank of Mae Nam
Wang, north of town. The temple is attractively set in an open ricefield.
The complex is impressive with its Burmese - style bell - like spires.
Wat Sichum
This monastery is situated on Lampang - Ngao Highway just passing the
main entrance of Lampang Teacher's Training College and branching off at Km.
601 on the left of this monastery. Its architecture is of Burmese arts
having very sophisticated and beautiful wood carvings on the structure of
the Vihara while gold gilded works are found on the walls, ceiling and big
pillars in the Vihara, regarded as another exquisite graceful beauty of
Burmese arts. It is regrettable that the vihara's upper part which was made
of wood was mostly damaged by fire. Only the carved-wood arch at the
entrance has been left.
Lampang also has a couple of hot springs. The more well-known one,
and more professionally managed, is in Jae Son National Park in Muang Pan
district. It has some 40 private spa rooms as well as indoor and open-air
hot spring pools. The other hot spring is in Ko Kha district. Run by the
district administration, it has 10 private bathrooms, each with a tub.
Jae Son National Park is about 68 kilometres from Muang district of Lampang.
Take route No. 1035 past Jae Hom and move on to route No.1252 and drive for
another 11 kilometres. The park headquarters is on the left. |
Visit Lampang -
Famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster as its provincial
emblem. Lampang boasts a long history of human settlements on the Wang River
basin, some of which dating back to more than 1000 years. It is rich in
archaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilisations of Hariphunchai,
Lanna and Burma. Lampang is the only province in Thailand still retaining
horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport with in 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.
The
Thai Elephants Conservation Centre is located in the Thung Kwian forest park
in Hang Chat district about 32 kilometres from town on the route to Chiang
Mai. It is the only facility in the world devoted to the training of
elephants for timber work using these pachyderms as labor. There are
performances and training demonstrations. The art of making wooden elephants
is also demonstrated. There are 2-3 shows daily. Visitors can enjoy feeding
these intelligent giants or to ride them to see natural surroundings. The
centre provides health care for the elephants.
Celadon
- Celadon is a popular gift item Because Lampang has the finest kaolin
deposit in Thailand, the celadon industry flourishes there. Celadon
factories line the road leading into town, and products are sold in downtown
shops. 