LAMPANG

Location : Northern, Thailand
Area : 12,533.961 sq. km
Population : 773,790
Distance from Bangkok : 599 Kilometers

Transportation

By Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 and Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Sing Buri, Chai Nat, then turn into Highway No. 1 again to go to Lampang via Kamphaeng Phet and Tak, a total distance of 599 kilometres.

By Bus

Transport Co. Ltd. operates both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned bus to Lampang. Buses leave Bangkok's Mochit s Bus Terminal daily.
www.transport.co.th

By Train

Regular trains depart from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Lampang daily.
www.railway.co.th

By Air

www.pbair.com
Bangkok - Lampang
More information : www.tourismthailand.org
About : 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 1,000 years. It is rich in archaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilisations of Hariphunchai, Lanna and Burma.

Place attraction

Amphoe Mueang

Horse-drawn Carriages
Lampang is the only province in Thailand still retaining horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport within 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.

Amphoe Ngao
The Tham Pha Thai National Park is located between Mueang and Ngao districts just off the main highway at Kms.665-666, some 60 kilometres from the provincial town. Cars can access right to the mouth of a cave within which are picturesque stalactite and stalagmites. There are also several smaller caverns, each with their own attractions.

Amphoe Mueang Pan

Chae Son National Park
A major place for relaxation in Lampang is the Chae Son National Park, which is located in Mueang Pan district area. It can be reached by taking Highway No.1035 taking a left turn at Km. 59. A further 17 kilometre is a lush forested and mountainous region with a 73-Celsius hot spring over rocky terrain, providing a misty and picturesque scene particularly in the morning. There are bathing facilities for health purpose.

One kilometre away is a clear, cool brook where tourists can take a dip in water fed by the 6-level Chae Son waterfall originating from winding brooks and streams flowing through high mountains. There are accommodations and camping areas for visitors.

Amphoe Wang Nuea

Namtok Wang Kaeo
This is Lampang's largest waterfall. It can be reached by taking the Lampang - Chae Hom - Wang Nuea route for a distance of 110 kilometres.

Map Of Lampang provinces

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