Lampang Province

A nostalgic old town in northern Thailand, where horse-drawn carriages, Lanna temples and an elephant conservation center add up to a distinctive slow-travel experience.

Lampang Province lies in northern Thailand. The provincial town of Lampang still uses horse-drawn carriages as a signature form of transport, and the town has old teak houses, Burmese-style temples and old streets along the Wang River. Out of town, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is a leading example of a Lanna-style wooden temple; the Thai Elephant Conservation Center offers insight into Asian elephant conservation; and Chae Son National Park has hot springs and waterfalls. It sees fewer tourists than Chiang Mai and has a quiet atmosphere. The cool season (November to February) is the most pleasant. Lampang has an airport, and the northern line train and roads connect it with Bangkok and Chiang Mai.

Destinations

• Lampang

Itineraries

• Ancient Capitals of Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Rai – Travel north through Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Lampang, and Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai to explore the ruins of the Siamese ki…
• Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand Day Trips in – Base yourself in the night market district east of the river. Beyond the city's classics, take day trips to Chiang Rai…
• Chiang Mai Family Trip: Animals and Nature in – Stay on Nimman Road for a zoo, an elephant conservation center in Lampang, a night safari and the Sticky Waterfall, pac…
• Lampang, Phrae & Nan Scenic Loop – Drive east from Chiang Mai through Lampang, Phrae, Nan, and Bo Kluea on a less-traveled mountain loop.