Location: Lampang
Top Things to do in Lampang
The 10 Best Things to do in Lampang, Lampang Province
Lampang, also called Nakhon Lampang (Thai: นครลำปาง, pronounced [náʔkʰɔːn lampaːŋ]) to differentiate from Lampang Province, is the third largest town in northern Thailand and capital of Lampang Province and the Lampang district. Traditional names for Lampang include Wiang Lakon and Khelang Nakhon. The city is a trading and transportation center. Lampang lies 601 km north of Bangkok and 101 km southeast of Chiang Mai.
Restaurants in Lampang
1. Sankul Thai Massage
2. Vegan Town Lampang
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Vegan Town Lampang is an eco farm which offers fun day activities and eco accommodation on the outskirts of Lampang. Guests can stay overnight in bamboo huts, take part in vegan cooking classes, pick their own pesticide free veggies and enjoy massage. A wonderful experience for the whole family. Please contact Vegan Town Lampang for booking before arrival.
3. Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Charbboon - Bangkok, Thailand
I have to say all the temples in Lampang are really really old and special although not always well protected or maintained. This one is no exception. The wooden roof is amazing. The legend tells the mystery story of how the emerald buddha came to be here because the elephants refused to go forward on their journey to bring this emerald buddha to its designated destination, Chiang mai if i remember correctly. There are some ancient master pieces of wooden craft shown around the temple although im a bit shocked to see these valuables just lying there in the open.
4. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
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4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By DavidWGrant - Dallas, United States
Wat Phra That in Lamphang is truly a "must see", ranking in my top ten of Buddhist temples world-wide. While "ranking" temples is inherently absurd, I suppose, nonetheless, some grab your heart and mind - Wat Phra That is one of those! Plan a multi-hour visit, and just bask in the flow of curiosity, and calm, and color, and architecture, and grand setting that is Phra That! It is a tribute to the sheer magnetic power of this Wat, that even on our first visit here at last year's Loy Khrathong festival, the choking crowds, sword fighting and joyful noise from the street could not supplant the overwhelming awe one feels in this amazing place. Viewed from across the broad street in front, the place takes on the look of a vast citadel, elevated on its own hill and surrounded by buildings joined to form massive walls. The stairs up to the narrow, wooden-gated main entrance are only the beginning. There is something about the Lanna twist on Thai architecture that makes it more delicate, more vertical, and more sweeping, even on a large scale, and the entire site here is every bit Lanna. The seated-Buddha-within-Stupa inside the Wiharn has so much detail on the stupa that one could stare at it for an hour peacefully, and yet the details stand out, not as mere pattern or background, but as important elements, and the whole thing somehow does not distract from the Buddha inside. That alone is worth the climb. The site's layout is thematic, the flow is natural, everything is proportional, and nothing is out of place. The painting is textural, meditative and just outstanding. Old wooden pieces such as candle sconces that might now be in disuse, are restored and placed about as decoration, so that any restorations done to the buildings are never out of place with the history of the place. There are quiet places here, even at Loy Khrathong, and certainly in October! There are beautifully painted columns you want to touch, carvings that make you stare, and whether the place is stuffed full of people or nearly empty (all hail October!) a reverence prevails that cannot be broken. This is a breathtaking place not to be missed!
5. Wat Phra Tat Chom Ping
6. Chae Son National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Nhayaciel
This place is excellent spot to leave everthing behind and enjoy hot tubs in the huts, eat boiled egg in the hot springs and massage while surronding with the sound of waterfall, beautiful garden view & tree with fresh air, I am so lelax here and want to visit again
7. Indra Outlet
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4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 502frankj - Lampang, Thailand
If you are looking for ceramic items, this is the place. Beautiful grounds, lovely displays of a huge array of ceramics. Onsite coffee shop. Definitely worth a visit when in Lampang.
8. Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Favolo
On an overnight visit to Lampang from Chiang Mai, the Dhanabadee seemed like just the type of offbeat attraction I often favor. The actual museum visit, with a guide, was great on it's own. The story of the factory is fascinating, to say the least, and while obviously most items are now produced elsewhere, the original location is still a working factory. It was also interesting to follow the different directions the factory has taken over the years in order to adapt to a changing marketplace. And then, the factory shop! With a mix of full-price items and heavily discounted factory seconds, the shop offers irresistible shopping opportunities. And that's how I returned to Chiang Mai with a trunk full of ceramics. The museum is a definite must should you find yourself in Lampang, but it's also well worth a side trip from Chiang Mai just to visit the museum and shop for some great ceramics.
9. Wat Si Rong Mueang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Lampang, Thailand
This red tiered roof monastery with gilded motifs made of wood in burmese style is in the city center with tranquil vicinity off the busy road. The floor of the temple is also wooden with cool feeling shen walking on barefeet . The buddha is also on burmese style. It's a beautiful burmese temple in Lampang. The horse carriage tour with our driver as tourguide makes a stop at this beautiful burmese temple too.
10. Wat Pong Sanuk Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By TGSA - Udon Thani, Thailand
Wonderful temple in Lampang, very quiet on an early morning, stunning reclining Buddha (unfortunately, that part was closed during my visit). Loved to walk around the pagoda up the stairs, impressive.
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