An ancient province with a strong Burmese influence in its
architecture and temples, Lampang is better known for its elephants
and horses. About 40 kms outside the provincial town, the Elephant
Conservation Centre not only trains young elephants how to become
working elephants (or showbiz elephants, as the case may be), but also
has the world's only elephant hospital where old, abused pachyderms
can be treated and live out their days. In the town, gaily painted horse
drawn carriages are the form of transport much loved by tourists.
Besides having one of the most beautiful temples in the north, Wat
Phrathat Lampang Luang, the province is noted for its natural beauty
which can be seen in a number of national parks as Chae Son, Doi
Kuntan and Doi Luang. |
Location & Access
602 kms north of Bangkok. There
are daily flights from Bangkok;
Lampang is on the main
Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail route. It
is probably best accessed from
Chiang Mai, about 100 kms away.
Geography
There are flat plains in the north
and south, particularly along the
Wang River. Elsewhere are
mountains which act as a natural
border between Lampang and
Lamphun.
Borders
North : Chiang Rai and Phayao
South : Sukhothai and Tak
East : Phrae, Phayao and
Sukhothai
West : Chiang Mai and Lamphun
Highlights
Attractions: Wat Phrathat
Lampang Luang, Wat Phra Kaeo
Don Tao, Chae Son National
Park, Doi Luang National Park,
Elephant Conservation Centre,
horse carriages
Souvenirs: Ceramics, wood
carving, sa paper, model horse
carriage.
Festivals: Elephant Khantoke
Festival (February 6-7) |
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