Chae Son National Park is located 75 km from Lampang in the districts of Mueang Pan and Chae Hom, nestled amidst a lush, forested mountain landscape. The natural hot springs and waterfall are particularly worth seeing. A visit can be ideally combined with a trip to the high-altitude temple Wat Chalerm Prakiat, which is just over 10 km away. I recommend a day trip from Lampang, which I have described in detail in this article. The park covers an area of ​​592 square kilometers. The park's mountains belong to the Khun Tan range and are an important water source for the surrounding area. In some places, the park reaches altitudes of over 2,000 meters. There are waterfalls, caves, and hiking trails (a guide is highly recommended). The morning view of the hot springs (82°C) shrouded in mist is famous. Bathing facilities are available for visitors, including small private bungalows with mineral baths (50 THB). One of the most popular activities here, as in many hot springs in Thailand, is boiling an egg in the spring water. Eggs in bamboo baskets are available for purchase. A hard-boiled egg takes 17 minutes because the water is only 82°C. Just one kilometer away is the Chae Son Waterfall, a six-tiered waterfall that can be explored via a steep path and stairs. You can cool off at the bottom tier, but it's only possible further up.

Entrance fee: 200 THB per adult, 100 THB per child, and 30 THB per vehicle. As in many national parks, overnight accommodation is available in Chae Son National Park. Bungalows are available for 900 THB per night, as well as tents, which are not usually offered during the rainy season.

To reach Chae Son National Park, there is a local bus service between Lampang and Chae Son, departing from Talat Kao Road between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The journey takes 1.5 to 2 hours. If you choose this route, please check the departure time of the last bus back to Lampang. Alternatively, the offer below on this page, which will take you to the hilltop temple and hot springs, is available.

How to get there

How do I get to Chae Son National Park? To reach Chae Son National Park, there is a local bus service between Lampang and Chae Son, departing from Talat Kao Road between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The journey takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Check the departure time of the last bus back to Lampang if you choose this route. Alternatively, you can use the offer below on this page, which will take you to the hilltop temple and hot springs.