The Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue
is located in the Nong Dok public park in town commemorating the first ruler of Hariphunchai.
Read moreLegend handed down for more than 1,400 years refer to this ancient town as Hariphunchai. Its first ruler was Queen Chamthewi who was of Mon extraction. In late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom.
Today, Lamphun still retain its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670 kilometres from Bangkok and only 26 kilometres from Chiang Mai. Located on the bank of the Kuang River, its attractions include ancient sites and relics as well as forests and mountains and delightful lakes. Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans.
is located in the Nong Dok public park in town commemorating the first ruler of Hariphunchai.
Read moreIn front of the Town Hall is the Suthewa Rusi Statue. Legend has it that the Rusi, or ascetic, was
Read moreOn the road parallel to the old city wall to the west of town is Wat Mahawan, an old temple
Read moreAnother ancient site related to the old history of the town is Wat Phra Yun. The Ku Chang-Ku Mah Chedi
Read moreis the most famous longan growing area in the country. The orchards are located some 8 kilometres before Lamphun and
Read moreis a handicraft centre and famous for its handmade cotton materials which are produced mainly in Ban Nong Nguak. Also
Read moreAbout 7 kilometres away on the route to Li district is Wat Phra Phutthabat Tak Pha. Legend has it that
Read moreCovering an area of over 1,000 square kilometres is the Mae Ping National Park. Its main feature is the Ping
Read moreis the largest temple in the district, boasting a large Lanna-style Chedi and an extensive place of worship built in
Read moreAbout 2 kilometres from Li is a group of five old pagoda known as the Chedi Ha Duang. The site
Read moreLocated on Inthayongyot Road almost opposite Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is the Hariphunchai National Museum. Displays and exhibits include historical
Read moreWat Chamthewi, commonly referred to a “Ku Kut”, is located on the Lamphun-San Pa Tong Road and built in 1298
Read moreSited in mid-town, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai was built during the reign of King Arthitayarat, a descendant of Queen Chamthewi some
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