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Travel Mueang Lampang District in Lampang Province, Thailand

Mueang Lampang District is the administrative, business, and cultural center of Lampang Province.

Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram

Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram is located on Suchada Road, Wiang Nuea Subdistrict. It is an old and beautiful temple. thousands of years old It used to be the place where Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakorn was enshrined. (Emerald Buddha) since the year 1979 for a long time to 32 years because this temple was called Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao.

There is a legend that The Great Thera of this temple found Emerald glass in watermelon (Northern dialect called Mak Tao) and was carved into a Buddha image but later was summoned to be enshrined at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang until now Important place in the temple Phra Kaeo Don Tao is the Buddha’s relics of Don Tao. big pagoda which contains the hair relics of the Buddha.

Viharn Luang that enshrines the Reclining Buddha that is as old as this temple. which enshrines the Buddha image in the subduing Mara posture Wihan Phra Chao Thong Thip built in Chiang Saen period art. Mondop or Phaya That in Burmese style. Wihan Lai Kham Suchadaram by Chiang Saen artisans inside there is a painting wall with gold pattern Decorated in various parts, beautiful, is the enshrined Buddha image in Chiang Saen. and there is also the Lanna Museum Which is a collection of Lanna art objects such as pottery, ceramics, Buddha tiles, etc.

To get there, cross Ratsadaphisek Bridge and turn right along Phra Kaew Road for about 1 kilometer, you will see the outstanding relics on the hill.

Wat Phra Chedi Sao Lang

Wat Phra Chedi Sao Lang Located at Tambon Ton Thong Chai 1.5 kilometers away from the city, along Lampang Road, Jae Hom, the word “Sao” means twenty , the word “lung” means the body. Therefore, Wat Chedi Sao Lang means a temple with 20 pagodas. Hariphunchai at the chedi, it is assumed that this temple Built for over a thousand years Highlights of the temple

It is Phra That Sao that has Lanna art mixed with Burmese art. It is believed that if anyone counts 20 Buddha images, it is considered a person of merit. Beside the chedi, there is a small old viharn enshrined a bronze Buddha image in the Chiang Saen style of meditation. Instant Buddha image a large ubosot which houses the principal Buddha image a buddha statue Pang Mara with beautiful appearance, all three doors are ancient things. Write a detailed and beautiful watering pattern.

The pillars, arches, windows are decorated with stained glass patterns as a characteristic. modern art and at the Hall of Worship one-story wooden house Behind the ubosot is a museum. Khelang Nakhon displays artifacts that villagers brought to offer. In 1983, villagers unearthed them. A pure gold Buddha image weighing 100 baht salung, presented to the temple which this Buddha image is called Golden Buddha amuletIt is a Buddha image in the attitude of subduing Mara, Lanna style art. Age around the 21st Buddhist century, lap size, width 9 and a half inches, height 15 inches, is a Buddha image. The first gold that was registered as national antiquities.

Kiew Lom Dam is 38 kilometers from the city on the Lampang-Ngao route, turning left at the main kilometer at 623-624 for another 14 kilometers . Above the dam is a reservoir suitable for sailing or rafting. Because there are beautiful scenery, rafting takes at least half a day. There are interesting places such as Cape Chao Khuean, Koh Wang Kaew, Pha Ngam, Pha Kiang, Tham Sombat, Kiew Lom Lake, Sa Village, etc. for general tourists if wanting to raft. Or overnight on the accommodation can be done in 2 ways: 1. Rafting Wang Kaew / Koh Wang Kaew Resort ( Rafting Wang Kaew Holiday Tour Lampang Province and the North) or staying overnight on Koh Wang Kaew Resort.

Which is an engine package Rafting-house-food from 6 people or more or overnight at Koh Wang Kaew Resort, a vacation home on the island in the middle of the water, 10 houses, 20 rooms (accommodating 60-70 people), price 900-3,000 baht, reservation office 91 Trok Rong Old electricity, Montree Rd., Sop Tui Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang 52100

Tel. 0 5422 3733, 08 9854 1293 Fax. 0 5481 0088. You can view the website . http://www.wangkaewresort.com

Lampang Office : 91 Alley of the old power plant, Montree Rd., Sop Tui Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang Province 52100
Tel. 0 5422 3733, 08 9854 1293 Fax. 0 5481 0088

Bangkok Office : 58/1 Chalongkrung Road, Lam Phak Chi Subdistrict Nong Chok, Bangkok 10530
Tel. 0 2988 4564 or Koh Wang Kaew Resort 08 9854 1293, 08 1289 9898, 0 5432 5645, 08 1998 3085.

Rafting at Khuean

Rafting at Khuean – Kiew Lom Resort which has accommodation as a bungalow (can accommodate 40-50 people), arranges rafting packages, accommodation, food, shop drink, price 450 / person / day (round-trip) and 800 / person (1 night 2 days)
at the dam Kiew Lom, Muang District, Lampang. Tel. 054-334393, 089-2636897 (Mr. Chaichan), can see the website http://www.paechaokhuen.tht.in

Reverend Father Kasem Khemko Meditation Office is located on the outskirts of Lampang, about 4 kilometers along the Lampang-Jae Hom Road. The revered monks of all Buddhists all over the country stand prominently in front of the statue with a Mondop in the form of an applied Thai building, with a wax figure of Luang Por Kasem. and the room on the left is the location of the clear glass coffin containing the corpse

Although Luang Phor Kasem Khemko died a long time ago but there are also devoted Buddhists Faith continues to travel to worship all the time, not lacking.

View the city on a horse-drawn carriage. It is a period dating back 80 years ago, during the reign of Chao Bunwat Wongmanit, which coincided with the reign of King Rama V. Transportation by car had not yet developed into Lampang. A carriage is the only vehicle. received Popular for traveling and can be used to carry goods or goods. The first horse-drawn carriage was bought from Bangkok. At that time in Bangkok.

There are more cars The role of horse-drawn carriages in Bangkok Therefore, the carriage was reduced, so it was used in Lampang. and has also spread to the main cities of various regions, including Nakhon Ratchasima of the Northeast Nakhon Si Thammarat in the south, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phrae, Nan, Mae Hong Son of the north, but for some reason, the carriage operators in that city ceased their operations. There is only one remaining in Lampang province. who continued to use the carriage as long as until today.

Today, there are some horse-drawn carriages left to serve tourists. The province has arranged a route for horse-drawn carriages, especially along the Wang River. The Lampang Horse-drawn Carriage Association has set the fare for sure at 3 rates: around the small town, 150 baht (25-30 minutes) around the city. Medium 200-300 baht (45 minutes – 1 hour) around the big city 500 baht (1.30 – 2 hours) or rent 300 baht per hour. The queue is parked in front of the horse. old town hall Service between 05.00-20.00 hrs. In front of Thip Chang Lampang Hotel Wienglakor Hotel and Lampang Wiang Thong Hotel Service between 05.00-21.00 hrs. routes around small towns.

Up at the old city hall, the car will turn left at the junction into Thip Chang Road. On both sides of the road, there are shops, which are old commercial buildings. Before turning left at the Electricity Authority intersection, you will see the Wang River flowing parallel to the road on the right, passing the clock tower intersection. which is like the center of the city Tourists often take pictures together with the carriage as a souvenir at this point. Then the carriage will take you to Boonwat Road. which is the center of commercial business The commercial buildings on both sides are modern constructions. and come to an end at the same point. It takes about 25 – 40 minutes.

The route around the big city

Up at the old town hall is the same route as the horse-drawn carriage route around the small town until reaching the EGAT junction, but don’t turn left to the clock tower. It will go straight on Wang Khuo Road along the Wang River. through an old wooden house old house name on the left Passing through Khelang Nakhon Public Park Turn left on the side of the garden to pass Asawin market area, which is the source of Lively nightlife on Tha Krao Noi Road, past the Clock Tower Intersection, onto Boonwat Road, and if it takes a long time Going to Luang Pho Kasem and Chedi Sao Temple It ends at the same point. It takes about 1 – 2 hours. You can contact us at the address 112/1 Pamai Road, Wiang Nuea Subdistrict. Mueang Lampang District. Tel. 0 5421 9255, 0 5422 4166, 0 5422 5555 or 08 1881 2847

Wat Sri Chum

Wat Sri Chum is the largest Burmese temple among the 31 Burmese temples in Thailand. It was built in 1890 by a Burmese wealthy named U Yo, who accompanied the British to work in the forests in Thailand. when he was in a better position therefore want to make merit by building Wat Si Chum in Suan Dok Subdistrict.

The highlight of this temple was originally the Viharn. which is a half-timbered building with decorative arts Lanna and Burmese style The roof of the spire is carved into a very beautiful pattern. But it is unfortunate that the entire temple was on fire. In the early morning of January 16, 1992, only wood carvings were left on the archway leading up to the viharn. It is decorated with flora motifs, openwork, and now the temple has been renovated and there are still pieces of burnt building ornaments to be displayed behind the viharn. Wat Si Chum was registered as a historical site in 1981.

How to get there:

Wat Si Chum is located at Si Chum-Mae Wa Road, Si Chum Subdistrict, from Phahon Yothin Road, when you reach Boonwat Wittayalai School, turn left at the intersection onto Si Chum Road for about 100 meters, you will find the entrance to the temple. on the right

Wat Si Rong Muang

Wat Si Rong Muang is a Burmese temple with an architectural style. And various works of art are different from other temples. This temple originated in a land that used to be full of teak forests. and is made of natural teak wood, built in the reign of King Rama V to the present, about 103 years old, built by craftsmen from Burma, some of the roof gables were replicated from the castle. Mandalay, Burma, is built with a raised wooden platform called a wooden viharn, with a gable roof overlapping in Burmese style, decorated with perforated metal patterns on the ceiling eaves.

The wooden pillars in the viharn are decorated with carved patterns, lacquered and gilded with stained glass. which makes it look like a dazzling light Inside the viharn, there is a large teak-wood Buddha image in Burmese style, called the Bua Khem Buddha image.Carved from large teak that flows along the Wang River. and attached to the pier behind the temple therefore brought up and kept at the temple when the news spread The villagers flocked to pay their respects to the people who saw them.

Highlights inside the Viharn of Wat Si Rong Muang including various patterns decorated with stained glass which when the new build The sparkle will be seen much more clearly. In addition, the circular pole and the ceiling is beautifully carved into various shapes, it is a true Burmese art work, including a wooden sanctuary and a stenciled gable roof. carved wooden buddha And the patterns inside the temple are very exquisite.

Travel: Set a foothold at the clock tower intersection and drive along the route that leads to Tha Kranoi, Sop Tui Subdistrict, in the same direction as the Asawin Market, about 2 kilometers to reach the temple. observe the opposite side will be Lampang Technical College

Pong Sanuk

Temple “Wat Pong Sanuk” of Kelang Nakhon The only dharma place of Thailand which has just received the “Award of Merit” award from UNESCO in 2008, revealing the route of preserving art and culture – old architecture. The only remaining one in the country from the community-state, Pong Sanuk Temple has many names, including Wat Sri Chom Khlai, Wat Chiang Phum, Wat Phayao, respectively. The term “Wat Pong Sanuk” was used in the repack the vegetables put me in the city where people from Chiang Saen were forcibly forcibly drawn, it was assumed that they were people from Ban Pong Sanuk in Chiang Saen. (Currently still appearing The evidence of Wat Pong Sanuk is located on the Mekong River, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province).

Wat Pong Sanuk was assumed to be used to be the center of the city (Or Wiang Lakon) during the prosperous Lanna period. And has played an important role in the history such as diving to compete for the city. between Prince Kaew and Thao Linkan and in the Rattanakosin era, this place also used to be the location of The first pillar of the city of Lampang before moving to merge with other city pillars at the present City Pillar Shrine

Wat Pong Sanuk is a collection of many important things that are valuable in art, culture, and architecture, such as wooden Buddha images, swan poles, Mekong arches, portraits of Buddha images written on Vessantorn on cloth and paper, ancient Dharma caskets and large white elephant flags. During the reign of King Rama VI, the temple was included as an important museum of art and architecture. The ones that appear at this temple are: Phra That Si Chom Khlai and the Temple of the Thousand Gods which in the building will be restored academically by the participation of the Ban Pong Sanuk community.

Mon Pu Yak Temple

Mon Pu Yak Temple (Mon Santhan) is located in the south south east of the city of Lampang currently on the way east bank of the Wang River measurement area Located on a small parallel hill, not too high, located at 15 Wat Mon Chamsin Rd., Phrabat Subdistrict, Mueang District, Lampang Province, with an area of ​​15 rai, 2 ngan, 8 square wa, title deed no. 16196, belonging to the Maha Nikaya Sangha. Burmese art style Like other Burmese temples in Lanna There have been ongoing renovations. There are 3 main buildings which are Burmese wooden cubicle, Viharn, Ubosot made of bricks and mortar.

Mon Pu Yak Temple which is probably around the middle age 24th Buddhist century during the year B.E. 1882 to the reign of King Rama VI, legend has it that In the Buddha’s time when he Lord Buddha went out to please animals along with an arahant propagating Buddhism come to that direction once passed through one of the provinces It appeared that there was a giant. hinder the spread of Buddhism of the Buddha and drove him through the forest of Ban Phrabat until the area of ​​the Mons hibernating forest We arrived in time where the Buddha was sitting on the Mon Hibern Monastery.

Among the arhats, he saw that the giant should have stopped doing so, so he had the giant come in and listen to the Dharma from the Buddha. surprise yourself therefore bowed down to his feet with devotion to the Buddha Therefore, I ask for the precepts to pray at Mon hibernate. Soon after, That giant died and died at Grandfather Giant Mon. which is not far from Mon hibernating very much In the later, there were people who found the Buddha’s footprint. and giant footprints around Wat Phra Bat Villagers help to build a temple by building a temple across the footprint of the Buddha to raise it.

Division of Buddhism, Department of Religious Affairs, making books “History of Temples Throughout the Kingdom, Volume 8”, 1982, recorded that Mon Pu Yak Temple It was built on Saturday, September 5, 1899 by Father Nanta Noi. Grandfather Nantakai Along with 3 other brothers, Wisung Kham Sima was bestowed in 1899 Wisung Kham Sima District, 14.82 meters wide, 14.82 meters long. Buddhist pavilion and ancient wooden cubicle in Burmese art Wall cladding and poles decorated with lacquer pattern Glass ceiling and a pagoda crafted by Burmese craftsmen. gilded amulet

Another evidence reference is that in the year 2444 or 1901 is a study from stone inscription in Tai Yai language. This temple was built by Mr. Jung Nanta KangCame from Shan State in Burma. Completed the 30th anniversary of the construction of the temple at Chong Nantagang from home. No one remembers this person. and no one knows The names of others were recorded in the official books. used as a reference later.