Lampang Another Way To Relax In Thailand

Tucked away in Northern Thailand, the calm and slow paced city of Lampang makes for a relaxing and enriching visit.

- Mehk Chakraborty

Northern Thailand, a part of the country with a unique cultural history, has several destinations that still remain relatively unexplored and only frequented by a limited number of tourists. One such place is the city of Lampang, which despite having modern roads and buildings has a rustic and old-world charm to it with horse drawn carriages and old-teak houses scattered in and around the city. For architecture lovers looking to explore some of the best of Lanna-era temples, this city makes for an ideal base.

Lampang has had a long and complex history. It is a city that has seen rulers of several kingdoms and a city that once was the centre of a flourishing teak industry. These days, it remains rather a lazy provincial-town like destination, with spectacular Buddhist monuments in and around along with ceramic factories making some fine goods. With the famous Wat Phra That close by, an old town to explore on foot, horse carriage rides to feel like royalty and architecture to marvel at, Lampang is an interesting choice to visit for a day or two.

Wat Phra That

Located close to the city of Lampang, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is considered among the oldest in the region. A spectacular example of Lanna style architecture, this Buddhist temple houses relics of Buddha in its complex. Right from the entrance, there is a feeling of grandeur and awe, as the temple complex is located on a hillock and surrounded by walls. As both a holy and aesthetic site, this temple caters to the tastes of several kinds of explorers.