5 Star Places To Visit in Lampang Province, Thailand (10)

1. 5.0 Wat Chaloem Phrakiat Phrachomklao Rachanuson (91 reviews)
   - Drop by for some good exercise if you don't mind the high foreigner charges. Nice views
   Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas
   
   
   Nice but feel the charges for foreigners as usual is unreasonably high. Due to that I feel it's ok to come here if you're in the area, but is it worth it to make a special trip? You park at the base, buy your entrance fees, tickets for the ride in the pickup up to the intermediate level. Get out the pickup then start walking. Lots of steep steps going up. The steps are well made. There's some signage along the way explaining things. All in Thai. You would think that after charging the foreigners much higher fees to enter the area they would at least take the trouble to translate the text into foreign language. View of the pagoda at the top is nice, as the pics you see. However the pictures of the top from the drones are much more impressive than your view from where you can stand. Would I go again? Probably not due to the charges. Been there done that. Would I go again if the prices were more reasonable? Only if I was in the area. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Wat Phra Bat Pupha Daeng (12 reviews)
   - One of the Unseen in Thailand
   Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Drives
   
   
   It takes you some time to reach the top of the hill to see the amazing views.However, it is value for your time in visiting here. Don't forget to visit the temple at the downhill near the car park. If you are a solo traveller with no car, please check that you have suitable transportation to come and back to your accommodaton. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Wat Nakta Luang (1 review)
   - Ancient temple with many paintings.
   Religious Sites
   
   
   The (about) 200 years old charming temple is simultaneously a sacred place and an art gallery. The highlight is an outstanding 164 years old Lanna style (with a mixture of Chinese decoration) main hall. There are a lot of paintings (both antique and new) that represent local life in the old days or some stories in Tipitaka spread around the area. Visitor can also take a stroll on a weave bamboo bridge across the grass field and absorb a rural atmosphere. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Wạd t̄ĥả phra s̄bāy (1 review)
   - Cave temple.
   Religious Sites
   The super tranquil temple. Only two of us and our guide were in the temple! After worshipped Buddha statues at the entrance of the cave, we walked into the cool cave, passing through a colony of sleeping bats at the cave's ceiling, to visit "Luang por Lee's cell" where he secluded himself for meditation and to worship a little golden pagoda. Then, after exited the cave, we also climbed the stair to worship Buddha relic at the white pagoda nearby. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Doi Pha Hop (1 review)
   - Hidden gem.
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   Driving 30 minutes from Lampang city, we arrived at the parking lot of the place. After walking downhill for further 300 metres and on the bamboo bridge across Mae-Chang river, we finally saw a picturesque landscape where the river flowing between the stunning parallel cliffs (called "Pha Hob") with greenish forest as a background. Then, we did a bamboo rafting (by pulling a rope ; 50 baht) to explore a heart-shaped cave and "Son Rak cliff”. In the return trip, we also soaked our feet into the (cool) river and enjoyed a light breeze passing through the cliffs. Such a nice, relaxing atmosphere. For ones travelling to Lampang, don't miss this place. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Wat Lai Hin Luang (1 review)
   - Gorgeous ancient temple.
   Religious Sites
   
   
   The almost 400 year old Chiang Tung (Keng Tung) style temple has a sumptuous arch door contains detailed stucco art of many mythical creatures in the legendary Himmapan forest (Himavanta) and a red dog sculpture. Its small hall is in Lanna style with beautiful cascading roofs. Interior structure of these roofs are wood decorated with ancient paintings of golden Lanna pattern and standing Buddha. Moreover, there is a Lanna pagoda contains Buddha relics at the back of the hall. All of these architectures are on the sand field according to the characteristic of traditional Lanna temple. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Open Air Museum Period Film Preservation Center (1 review)
   - Back to the past.
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   The little private museum is owned by uncle Manit, a former voice actor and Thai herb expert. Filled with great passion, he was very proud to present us his collections, such as many vintage Thai movie posters and old movie projectors with film reels (8 mm/16 mm/35 mm). He provided us many interesting facts about history of movie projection in Thailand, then demonstrated the use of these vintage equipments by activated them to project a film for us. He also kindly gave us a hand of bananas to eat during enjoyed "Chang: A Drama of the Wilderness", a 1927 black-and-white silent film (and the first Thai's pseudo-documentary film), which he performed a live dubbing of all characters. Moreover, as Thai herb expert, he also explained us the knowledge about Thai herbs. The museum was free entrance. However, we bought some Thai herb products to support the place. Highly recommend! P.S. Visitor should make an advance appointment. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Pha Gate Painting - Prehistoric Cliff Rock Paintings (1 review)
   - Very interesting site.
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   There are 3 main attractions in this site. 1. Prehistoric paintings on the vertical rocky cliff dated back over 3000 years ago Take a stroll along an 800 metres convenient path watching prehistoric paintings on the cliff (hard to see and imagine, but there is a guideline on the board at each point) with forest and mountain view. Don't forget to apply sunscreen. 2. Chao Por Pratu Pha shrine Pay respect to the loyal warrior "Iron hand" who fought Burmese army to his death at this position (to make his king escaped) about 300 years ago (like in the movie 300 but in this case only one !). Legend has it that he used his bare hands at a shield (iron hand, that's why) and fought to his death with his upright body leaned against the cliff and his hand still held a sword. What a great guy. 3. Local market This is a little market where Yao people sell their products (especially herbs and spices). Worth a visit. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Museum Lampang (1 review)
   - Well-informed & well-presented museum.
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
   
   
   This free entrance museum provided us wonderful informations in every aspect about Lampang, whether it be historical facts, geographical features, administrative districts, ethnicities, legends, cultures, food, festivals, local dialects, famous products, and highlight attractions. All informations are in Thai and English. Some of them use multimedia presentation to tell a story (e.g. horse carriage, history of Lampang). There are also a model of Lanna arch door and fun activity like playing jigsaw puzzles about Lampang. Full hour of having fun and gain more knowledge. Well worth visit. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Vegan Town Lampang (1 review)
    - Amazing eco village
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests • Gardens
    
    
    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. See more..