Visit Wat Ton Kaew and surrounding area (Lamphun)

Wat Ton Kaew is a small temple located on a charming little street on the other side of the river, after crossing the bridge facing Wat Phra That Haripunchai. The temple is interesting, especially for its gate with its paintings and its enclosure wall covered with lovely street art. It is located just after a crossroads that is the prettiest in Lamphun!

After visiting Wat Phra That Haripunchai, I highly recommend crossing the bridge. Sometimes there is a small night market held there, but during the day the street is pleasant, with shops where you can buy local handicrafts as souvenirs, a restaurant offering the famous longan noodle soups—the emblematic fruit of Lamphun province—and a beautiful crossroads and walls adorned with superb street art. There is little traffic. You can also visit Wat Ton Kaew which, besides its magnificent gates, also has a weaving workshop. It is the most picturesque part of the Ban Wiang Yong neighborhood.

• No admission fee
• If you have decided to dedicate some time to the city of Lamphun in your travel itinerary in Thailand, you can explore the Ban Wiang Yong district—the historic quarter of Nakhon Haripunchai, the old town of Lamphun—more extensively on foot.

• Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
• Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
• Be quiet
• Don't hug or kiss
• Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
• Don't smoke