Lampang
The horse carriage town
A quieter, slower-moving era, symbolised by the horse carriage taxis still clip-clopping through the streets.
The horse carriage town
The trip 100 kilometres down the super-highway to Lampang takes you back to a quieter, slower-moving era, symbolised by the horse carriage taxis clip-clopping through the streets there.
Lampang’s mascot is the White Rooster image standing at the city gate. Townspeople say that during one of the Buddha’s legendary visits to the north, the king of the gods, Indra, concerned that people might not wake in time to welcome the great Being, took the form of the bird and crowed his warning.
Apart from its many historic temples, Lampang is also famous for its handicrafts, available at local shops, and for its fruit production, as well as its elephant training centre and hospital.
Lampang through our lens
Want to see Lampang for yourself?
We drive there regularly. Tell us how long you have and we will put together a route that fits, with an English-speaking driver and guide.