Places to visit in Lamphun
What to see in Lamphun
The first thing to visit in the province of Lamphun is the city. For that you can hire the services of a tuk-tuk, there are usually some in front of the railway station. But the most interesting area which is the one with Wat Phra That Haripunchai temple, the museum, the market on the bridge and Pratu Thanang Gate can be visited by walkig because every places are very close. To visit the rest of the province, being transported seems almost essential. You will find there a lot of very interesting temples, in Mon or Burmese style in general, sometimes perched on mountain hills because yes there are many mountains in Lamphun province and a magnificent waterfall, Wong Luang Waterfall, communities of craftsmen especially weavers or pottery makers.
Other places to visit in Lamphun
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Night Bazaar
This night market takes place every night in Chiang Rai city right next to the Bus Terminal Number 1. You can certainly do a little shopping there but it is especially to come have dinner for cheap...
Phimai temple
which houses Prasat Phimai, one of the finest examples of Khmer temple in Thailand. Its architecture reminds of Angkor Wat in many ways.
Phra That Ruang Rong
temple 8 km outside the city with many interesting or funny statues and decorations. It is particularly famous for its chariot shaped building pulled by two oxen
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat
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