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

Lamphun Province #44 destination in Thailand 2023. The average rating score is 4.49 based on 720 traveler reviews, of 31 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Bangkok, current date and time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 17:36.

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General weather summary in April

96°F - 72°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm, comfortable

Feels like

15%

Chance of rain

113.0 millimeters

Amount

6.7 mph

Wind speed

50%

Humidity

12.5

Daylight length

6:07 AM

Sunrise

6:40 PM

Sunset

39%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (18)

Top destinations in Lamphun Province 13

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Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Banthi Tour (81 reviews)
- A day in the countryside in Lampung
Monday: 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 Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha (17 reviews)
- Tranquil temple that was once a filming location of Rambo 3
Religious Sites

This temple has 2 zones. The first one is the ground zone. Highlights of this zone included a pair of enormous Buddha's footprints inside the temple and a mark of Buddha's robe (chivara). Legend has it that Buddha was once journey to this area, left his footprints and dried his robe here. The second zone is on the top of the behind hill. Visitor can either climbs up almost 500 steps Naga staircase or drives along the path wrapped around the hill. Highlight of this zone is the golden pagoda devoted to 4 Kru Ba. Inside the pagoda, there are statues (with their relics inside) of 4 Kru Ba, one in each direction. Ones can also enjoy a breeze and panorama view of Pa Sang here. See more..
5.0 Leelawadee Thai Massage Lamphun (4 reviews)
- excellent massage and great
Monday: 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 Alpine Golf Course (59 reviews)
- The Best
Golf Courses

No other golf course in Chiang Mai can come close to Alpine Golf Course. Great fairway, bunkers and greens condition. It was a pleasure playing here and looking forward coming back soon. 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 Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom (13 reviews)
- Karen Tribe (homestay)
Religious Sites

Wat Phra Bat Huay Tom is regarded as the biggest temple in Li district. It is also the most important temple in Phra Bat Huay Tom for Karen villagers (Pga K’ nyau). This temple is one of those places I visited in this village of “Ban Huai Tom”. My homestay with my Karen Family was amazing and superb! Visited many places within and outside the village as well, learned so many good things about the history of Karen Tribe and their culture, I highly recommend this Village and my tour guide, I had a wonderful time with these nice and wonderful people. The best time to visit is during December- January as the weather is good! This is one of the best trips I had so far. Will be back again soonest:-)! See more..
4.5 Wat Prabudhabaht Pa Nham (11 reviews)
- Temple with beautiful view
Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites

There are 2 main attractions at the site. The first one is the temple which is at the base of the hill. In front of the temple, standing a big statue of "Kru Ba Apichai Khawpee", noble monk who was a community developer. His body is also preserved in the glass coffin inside the temple. The second one is on the top of the hill. Visitor can either climbs the stairs or drives (carefully) along the narrow unpaved path. At the entrance of the upper zone, there are 2 giant statues with high tech weapons as guardians of the temple. Also, there is a magnificent Myanmar style reclining Buddha inside this zone. After a little bit climb up to the top of the hill, ones will see a wonderful panorama mountainous view of Li and 2 pagodas (golden and silver) connected to each other with the concrete bridge that is full of bells. 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 Wat Phrabat Huai Tom (7 reviews)
- Out of the Future
Religious Sites

'Just when you think you've seen enough temples, you come across an absolutely exquisitely designed temple sanctuary that although situated in a remote village, appears to be something out of the future! If it were to have an English name, it might be called The Temple of Self-Reflection. Outstanding! See more..
4.5 Khruba Sriwichai Monument Lamphun (6 reviews)
- Khruba Sriwichai Monument
Points of Interest & Landmarks

this monument looms over the south end of Lamphun. It is on the top of a hill close to the Chaing Mai- Lampaeng Highway. you may walk up the hill, take a cable car, or drive to the top. Parking is limited at the top but we parked at the base of the statue. We walked into the base then up a spiral staircase to the viewpoint under the monk statue. You get a great view of Lamphun. It is a temple site . The complex is attractive and steeped in Buddhist tradition. Its a great day out and you might combine it with other local attractions. See more..
4.5 Wat Thip Apson Amon In (2 reviews)
- A quiet wat, worth a visit.
Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites

This was a beautiful place to visit. Very new, clean and peaceful. Almost no visitors. Situated on a bluff over-looking the Ping River, we had a beautiful view of the surrounding area. There is construction going on as they develop the area but it was worth a visit, being just an hour away from Chiang Mai. See more..
4.5 Wat Koh Klang (2 reviews)
- Koh Klang: interesting ruins
Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Very few people visit these little known ruins, dating back to the 14th-15th centuries. There are several structures, amongst others a main viharn and a mondop in a pond. You will need our own transportation to get there. Worth a visit if you are into history and archaeology. 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..
4.5 Phra That In Kwaen (2 reviews)
- Careful the map location.
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Do no follow goggle map to this location marked in english. Follow instead the location mark in Thai วัดพระพุทธบาทพระธาตุอินทร์แขวน nearby. There is some changes to the route so follow the signs when you come to a small village. It will that you through gravel roads. No easy to find but worth the effort. Nice peaceful place and great photo stop. See more..
4.5 Phra That In Kwaen (2 reviews)
- Careful the map location.
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Do no follow goggle map to this location marked in english. Follow instead the location mark in Thai วัดพระพุทธบาทพระธาตุอินทร์แขวน nearby. There is some changes to the route so follow the signs when you come to a small village. It will that you through gravel roads. No easy to find but worth the effort. Nice peaceful place and great photo stop. 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 Mae Ping National Park (9 reviews)
- Dry season
National Parks • Parks

This is a very beautiful National Park located in a less touristy area south of Lamphun city. Unfortunately February is a dry season. Many forest is burning out. Very few water in the river Ping as well. Maybe better to go another month. 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 Gassan Panorama Golf Club (4 reviews)
- Good budget Golf course
Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Golf Courses

I came here playing 18 holes with my dad. The course is straightforward and the layout are always the same. Hot straight, left and right are bunkers and waters. It's more for leisure game only. Rough are not so penalising but you must hit straight. Being lots of balls too. If you tend to hit balls to the right, it's quite easy to lose all the balls. The green is not really fast. About 9.1 on stipmeter. Oh it's also very windy. So even if u hit straight, there always a high chance that your ball end up at other places. The fairway is also well kept. Ball is always floating on top of the grass. Oh ya another tip is go to golfsaver to book. It's cheaper than walk in. See more..
4.0 PAO Lamphun Stadium (4 reviews)
- พาเด็กไปวิ่งเล่น
Spent 1-2 hours Arenas & Stadiums

สถานที่ออกกำลังกาย ในตัวอำเภอเมืองลำพูน
มีเครื่องออกกำลัง และบริหารร่างกาย
มีเครื่องเล่นสำหรับเด็กหลายชนิด
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4.0 Wat Pratat Doitae (2 reviews)
Religious Sites
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4.0 Tha Luang Pha Wiang (1 review)
- hidden attraction
Spent 1-2 hours Caverns & Caves

Many caves lie in northern Thailand and Tham Luang Pha Wiang, tucked away in the hills south of Ban Hong in Lamphun province, is typical. It has several chambers with interesting stalactites hanging from the ceilings and stalagmites jutting up from the ground. The most attractive is the first one by the entrance, dominated by a huge stalagmite that resembles a giant tooth and graced by a few small religious shrines. The next chamber contains several Buddha statues, for Thai culture considers caves to be holy and honor them with religious imagery. It takes about an hour by motorbike from Lamphun to the turnoff to the cave, about 15 km south of Ban Hong. The route is mostly flat until a few km north of the cave, when mountains begin dominating the landscape. A few chedis stand high up on the ridges, with side roads marking the way up, which is worth the views if time and weather permit. From the turn to the cave the road is fairly easy. A big seated Buddha is next to the parking lot and it’s just ten minutes partway up the hill to the cave entrance, marked by two big naga statues. See more..