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ลำปางNorthern Thailand18.29° N · 99.49° E
A quiet northern town of horse carts, teak temples and rooster-painted ceramics, an easy stop between Chiang Mai and Sukhothai. Here is what to see and how long to stay.
Lampang is a provincial town on the Wang River, about an hour and a half south-east of Chiang Mai. It grew wealthy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from the teak trade, and the money built handsome wooden houses and Burmese-style temples. It is also the only town in Thailand where colourful horse-drawn carriages are still a familiar sight, now mainly for visitors.
The main reason to stop is Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, outside town, one of the finest Lanna temples in the north, with an open-sided wooden hall and a golden chedi inside old brick walls. Lampang is also famous for its ceramics, especially the bowls painted with a rooster, and its riverside walking street comes alive on weekend evenings.
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The experiences our travellers enjoy most, in order of what we would not miss.
A walled Lanna temple about 18 km outside town, with an open-sided wooden hall, a golden chedi and old murals. One of the finest temples in the north.
A gentle ride past old wooden houses, temples and the riverside, the experience Lampang is known for. Short loops are best.
Lampang's ceramic workshops produce the classic rooster-painted bowls seen across Thailand. Visit a workshop to see them being shaped and painted.
Teak temples with tiered roofs and fine wood carving, built by Burmese and Shan teak merchants in the town's prosperous era.
The old riverside trading street turns into a market on weekend evenings, lined with old shophouses, snacks and local crafts.
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Customise My TripMost travellers stop in Lampang by car on the road between Chiang Mai and Sukhothai. Lampang is also on the main northern railway line, and has a small airport with flights from Bangkok.
Places that pair well with Lampang, with approximate travel times.
November to February is the most pleasant time, with dry, cool mornings. March to May is hot and can be hazy from crop burning in the north. June to October is wet but green.
A general guide. Weather varies from year to year, and we plan each route around the season.
Quick answers from our local team. Anything else, just ask your travel specialist.
Ask us on WhatsAppYes, as a stop on the road between Chiang Mai and Sukhothai. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang alone is worth the detour, and the horse carts and old teak temples give the town a gentle charm. Few travellers need more than one night.
Yes. It is about an hour and a half by road, so a day trip is easy. Combine Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, a horse cart ride and a ceramics workshop.
Horse-drawn carriages were once common transport in Lampang, and the town kept the tradition when others did not. Today they are mainly ridden by visitors and have become a symbol of the town.
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