Lamphun and Lampang (Code 8)

An older city 26Km South of Chiangmai, with an illustrious History and a typical large Thai town almost untoched by tourism Despite it's proximity to Chiangmai . This town provides a more realistic Thai lifestyle. Visit WAT PRATHAT HARIPHUNCHAI,a magnificent temple complex at LAMPHUN,the ancient Mon capital founded by Princess Chama Devi probably in the 9th century.

Visit the THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATION CENTER AREA ORGANIZATION at HUAY TUNG NGAIN. Visit WAT PRATHAT LAMPHANG LUANG one of the outstandingly beautiful temples of THAILAND,where the most exciting building were erected in 1501. A traditional chinese-style kiln making blue and white ceramics. The ornate Myanmar temple WAT SRI LONG MUANG ,LAMPANG. and House Carting riding around the town.

NOTE:LAMPANG is 100 kilometers from CHIANGMAI a lovely drive through fields and orchaards over forest clad moundtans.