Things to do & places to visit in Lamphun, Lamphun Province, Thailand

Located three hours south of Chiang Mai, the community of Lamphun is especially interesting to those intrigued by history. Founded more than 1,400 years ago, the town still has a beautiful temple and pagoda beautifully preserved from the past.

Lamphun city in , Lamphun Province, Thailand. Timezone: Asia/Bangkok, current date and time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 18:27.

Top things to do (13)

Top places to visit (19 attractions)

5.0 Banthi Tour (81 reviews)
- A day in the countryside in Lampung
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cultural Tours • Eco Tours • Private Tours

We had a phantastic day with Mr. P. He took us to the countryside in Lampung and made as aware of so many things. Having lunch with his family was exectional authentic, as well helping on the rice field. All the time he was a perfect entertainer with humor. His house shows a high degree of sustainability with some smart solutions. Thanks a lot. See more..
5.0 Leelawadee Thai Massage Lamphun (4 reviews)
- excellent massage and great
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Spas

Thai style spa massage shop Modern Lanna, good atmosphere, service with heart, standard certification from the Ministry of Public Health Thai massage shop in downtown Lamphun That maintains the identity of Lanna Combining Thai massage science And a healthy massage You will be impressed by our service. Audiovisual experience, all 5 images, sound, smell, taste, touch, complete at one place Don't believe until you try it once. See more..
4.5 Wat Phra That Hariphunchai (222 reviews)
- Ample / Historical / Holy / Elegant
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Established in Haripunchai era around 1000 years ago, this ancient temple contains Buddha's relic (hair) inside the golden pagoda which is sacred to locals and all Buddhists. The main temple and other architectures together with Lanna style decoration are also beautiful. If you don't visit this temple, it can be said that you have not really visited Lamphun. See more..
4.5 Wat Chamthewi Temple (Wat Ku Kut) (58 reviews)
- Historical temple with a stunning ancient stupa.
Religious Sites

This temple witness 2 significant people in 2 different eras. After retired from the throne, queen Chamadevi spent her sunset years on practicing dharma at this temple. Her cremation was also held at this temple and her bone ash is still inside the beautiful laterite stupa. Around 1200 years since then, Kruba Sri Wichai (Lanna saint, community developer) renovated the abandoned temple and this was his last renovation. His body was also cremated at this temple and his bone ash is still in the temple as well. The queen's stupa is in the shape of a 5 levels step pyramid. Each of the four sides in each level contains 3 Buddha statues fitted into the channels which makes a total of 3*4*5=60 statues. Moreover, there is a museum that exhibits life and past work of Kruba Sri Wichai in the wooden house nearby. Worth visiting. See more..
4.5 Wat San Pa Yang Luang (44 reviews)
- Stunning!!!
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

Probably the most beautifull temple I have seen in Southeast Asia! And there was not 1 tourist there. See more..
4.5 Wat Kukut (28 reviews)
- Unique temple in Lamphun
Historic Sites

Wat Chamatewi aka Wat Kukut is a very old temple. The main chedi Suwan Chang Kot dates back to 1150 and seems to be the only remaining example of the architecture of the Hariphunchai kingdom. At the back of the temple compound, there is a small museum dedicated to the monk Kruba Srivichai who oversaw the restoration of the temple in 1935-36. See more..
4.5 Wat Doi Ti (21 reviews)
- Amazing
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Fantastic place to visit. The Budda image is massive and covered in Gold Leaf. You have to pay small fee to enter but it's worth paying. See more..
4.5 Wat Phra Yuen (18 reviews)
- Peaceful and picturesque
Points of Interest & Landmarks

About a fifteen minute walk across the river from the town centre, this wat had green and lush vegetation (and plenty of mosquitoes in some parts). Very atmospheric, we really enjoyed taking our time wandering the extensive grounds. We were the only visitors which was even better. Peaceful, relaxing and interesting as well, this place has a lot to offer. If you are in the area, don't miss it. See more..
4.5 Ku Chang-Ku Ma (8 reviews)
- Tombs of ancient war animals.
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

This site contains 2 capsule shape stupas. According to the legend, the front stupa belongs to Chamadevi's war elephant, while the back stupa (one with the broken top) belongs to her war horse. There's also a statue of this green tusk war elephant. It is believed that by walking through the elephant (under his belly) will bring some good luck and ward off all bad luck. See more..
4.5 ChuanLhong Ceramics (2 reviews)
- Wonderfully creative local ceramics
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops
A studio which is easy to miss on the road to Lamphun. Packed with beautiful, unique pieces of art. Very reasonably priced, friendly and helpful staff. See more..
4.0 Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue (52 reviews)
- Significant landmark of Lamphun.
Monuments & Statues

Chamadevi was the founder and the first ruler of the ancient Hariphunchai (Nowadays Lamphun), the first kingdom ever established in this region. During her reign, the warrior queen brought prosperity, peace and Buddhism into the kingdom. The statue represents her as a gorgeous lady with curvy well-proportioned body. Her right hand is outstretched with open palm, while her left hand holds the sword. Her statue was the first stop in our trip to Lamphun. We have to pay respect to the great queen before entering her town. See more..
4.0 Hariphunchai National Museum (16 reviews)
- Great little museum
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is my kind of thing, rather than going to temples. The entry charge is normally 100baht pp, but we got in for free because there was a problem with the interior lighting. We were the only visitors there at the time. It's home to some beautiful artefacts, and gives information in both Thai and English. They showed a short information film about Hariphunchai, with English subtitles, but it went so fast that I couldn't keep up. Although it was a short visit it was very informative, and I'm glad I went. Well worth a visit. See more..
4.0 Flea Market Lamphun (14 reviews)
- Worse than a car boot sale
Flea & Street Markets

Our second home is in Lamphun but I have to be honest and advise others that the flea market at Lamphun is not worth visiting. It's worse than a car boot sale. In fact I would normally buy something at a car boot but the flea market had nothing that I could see a Westerner buying. You would be much better off going to the Chiangmai night market. See more..
4.0 Lumphun Community Museum (7 reviews)
- สถานที่รวมประวัติความเป็นมาของคนลำพูน
Speciality Museums

ได้นั่งรถรางเพื่อเที่ยวชมเมืองลำพูน ที่แรกที่พามาเป็นเจ้าราชสัมพันธ์วงษ์ ลำพูน ของเจ้านายของเมืองลำพูน ใช้ร่วมรวมข้าวของเรื่องใช้และป้าย สิ้งของสมัยเก่าของคนลำพูน มีผู่ให้ความรู้บรรยายประวัติความเป็นมาด้วย ดีมากๆน่าสนใจมากๆเลย ห้ามพลาดต้องมาเที่ยวให้ได้ See more..
4.0 Wat Mahawan Woramahawihan (6 reviews)
- The Shrine of Phra Sila Dam
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

This small city wat is said to date back to the Haripunchai in the 7th century, though most of what you see today is obviously of recent construction. The grounds contain a sal tree, a nice wooden manuscript library and a chedi, which may contain the vestiges of an older Mon chedi. However, the main drawcard here is an 11th century black stone statue from the Haripunchai kingdom. It goes by various names but it is perhaps best known as Phra Sila Dam, the Black Stone Buddha. It is now enshrined in the vihaan in front of a huge seated Buddha. The statue is now completely covered in gold leaf, so do not expect to see a black stone statue. It is worth coming here to see this antiquity. See more..
4.0 PAO Lamphun Stadium (4 reviews)
- พาเด็กไปวิ่งเล่น
Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums

สถานที่ออกกำลังกาย ในตัวอำเภอเมืองลำพูน
มีเครื่องออกกำลัง และบริหารร่างกาย
มีเครื่องเล่นสำหรับเด็กหลายชนิด
เหมาะสำหรับทุกคน See more..
4.0 Wat Pratat Doitae (2 reviews)
Religious Sites
See more..
The Sun New Center (0 review)
Water Parks
See more..
Ban Nong Chang Khuen (0 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks
See more..