Lampang Travel Guide: Located just before Chiang Mai on the way to northern Thailand, Lampang is often overlooked by travelers. Yet, the city is home to one of northern Thailand's most beautiful temples, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, as well as several other equally interesting temples. A unique feature is that horse-drawn carriages are available instead of the usual tuk-tuks. Personally, I'm not a big fan of these carriage rides, but the choice is yours. Lampang is certainly not a city where tourists linger, but rather a stopover on the way to Chiang Mai. Also, be aware that air quality in northern Thailand is often very poor from late February to mid-April. Wearing an FFP2 (N95) mask is recommended (information on the Air Quality Index (AQI) can be found on websites or in apps). All information on getting around in Lampang can be found in our section "Getting Around in Lampang".

Accommodation in Lampang: Many hotels and guesthouses in Lampang are old and not particularly luxurious, but there are also very good accommodations and some friendly private rooms. While advance booking isn't absolutely necessary, it's advisable to book 2-3 days in advance to secure a room at one of the few truly excellent options. Find accommodation in Lampang. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories less than 300 THB from 300 to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // grey Less prices not available in the city selection ("All prices are available at any time") function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for(var i=0;i<categories.options.length;i++) { var val=categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled=!(val=="all" || val=="-" || (Math.pow(2,parseInt(val,10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms=document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form=forms[forms.length-1]; if(form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Lampang. Villa Rassada Nakorn Lampang Hotel in Lampang 8.4/10 Book now More details The Riverside Guest House Guesthouse in Lampang 8.0/10 Book now More details Akhamsiri Home Hotel in Lampang 8/10 Book now More details arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Lampang

Practical information about Lampang: There are no tuk-tuks here, only songthaews and horse-drawn carriages (Lampang is the only city in Thailand that offers this type of transport). You can reach Lampang by train, plane, or bus. A bus journey from Bangkok takes 8 hours (online booking available here).

How do I get to Lampang? Lampang is accessible by train or bus and has a small airport (served exclusively by Bangkok Airways since April 2023). Buses to Chiang Mai stop in Lampang and depart from Bangkok Mochit bus station (online booking available here). Alternatively, you can fly to Chiang Mai, from where there are connecting flights to other cities, and then take a bus to Lampang. [arrow_circle_right] View all travel options to Lampang

How do you get around Lampang? Lampang has a bus network consisting mainly of songthaews (shared taxis). Yellow and green songthaews operate within the city, while navy blue ones go to the surrounding towns. To get to Ko Kha, near Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, the province's landmark, take the blue songthaew 2462. Keep in mind that if metered taxis aren't available in Lampang, yellow and green songthaews can quickly be converted into private taxis. Train and bus stations are located a bit outside the city; the journey from your accommodation can cost up to 100 baht. Horse-drawn carriages are also a common sight in Lampang. They are the pride of the city but don't travel everywhere, only on certain roads. Cycling is also a very pleasant activity in Lampang. Some guesthouses rent bicycles.

Lampang Old Town Festival This festival usually takes place in July. More about the Lampang Old Town Festival

Other sights in Lampang: Chae Son National Park ★★★ Chae Son National Park is an ideal complement to a visit to Wat Chalerm Prakiat, which is only 10 kilometers away. Its pretty, six-tiered waterfall and hot springs, where you can boil an egg and relax in a mineral bath, make it a lovely place to end the day before returning to Lampang. Chae Son Hot Springs ★★★ Thailand has many natural hot springs, including the Chae Son Hot Springs in Chae Son National Park, 75 km from Lampang. They are always a nice place to relax and have fun boiling an egg. Wat Akkho Chai Khiri ★★ This small, hilltop temple is an interesting stop on the way to the mountain temple Wat Chalerm Prakiat. It is located about 10 kilometers before Wat Chalerm Prakiat and is reached via a 220-step Naga staircase. Upstairs are an ordination hall, a chedi, a standing Buddha, and a small "magical" room. Wat Chiang Rai (Starstar): Despite its name, this temple, Wat Chiang Rai, is located in Lampang. It stands out from the other temples in the city due to its brilliant white color, reminiscent of a temple near Chiang Rai. Besides visiting during the day, I also recommend a nighttime visit, as it is beautifully illuminated then. Wat Sri Rong Muang (Starstar): This temple is a perfect example of Burmese-style Buddhist temple architecture. Built in the early 20th century by Burmese laborers from Mandalay using teakwood, it is particularly striking for its richly decorated main hall. Wat Sri Chum (Starstar): This Burmese-style temple is also worth a visit if you are interested in Buddhist temple architecture. Its teakwood hall is its most distinctive feature, but there is also a chedi containing Buddha relics.

How do you ask for directions to Lampang in Thai? I want to go to Lampang / Yak pai thi Lampang. Where is Lampang? / Lampang yu thi nai?