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| Lampang | ||
| province | Lampang | |
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| Residents | 55.044 (2014) | |
| height | unknown | |
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Lampang(Thai: ลำปาง) is the capital of the homonymous province in Northern Thailand.
getting there
flight
Lampang has one Lampang Regional Airport
(IATA: LPT). He is from Nok Air (from Bangkok-Don Mueang) and Bangkok Airways (from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) several times a day. The flight takes between 1:10 and 1:30 hours. At Nok Air, a standard ticket costs 3099 THB, while saver prices can start at 949 THB. Bangkok Airways is much more expensive (Standard 4590, Spar from 2690 THB; as of November 2015).
By train
There is a train connection with Bangkok (Distance 642 km) and Chiang Mai. Tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance (Timetable and price list, the station is officially called "Nakhon Lampang" and is therefore sorted under "N"). The ride in the air-conditioned Special Express (08:30 am from Bangkok-Hua Lamphong) costs 604 THB per person (including meal) and takes 9 hours as planned. In the night train you don't "lose" a day, but you don't get anything out of the landscape and you have to pay THB 754–844 for a second class sleeping car space (open compartment), THB 1,172–1,372 in 1st class (as of November 2015) .
By bus
Long-distance buses run at frequent intervals between Bangkok and Lampang. The state-owned bus company The Transport Co. Ltd. (Bo.Kho.So.) offers three direct connections a day (all overnight, departures between 8 and 10.20 p.m.), plus private providers and buses on the Bangkok – Chiang Mai route, which (if they are not fully booked) also Take passengers to Lampang. The journey takes about 8 hours, a ticket costs - depending on the car class - 336/432/672 THB (as of November 2015).
In the street
The place is on the very well developed national road 1 (= Asian Highway 2).
| Distances | |
| Bangkok | 611 km |
|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | 100 km |
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao. Is one of the most revered temples in Thailand. According to tradition, this was the location of the famous from 1434 to 1468 Emerald Buddhasthat you can see in Bangkok today. Legend has it that the elephant that was supposed to bring the green gemstone figure to Chiang Mai refused and kept going back to Lampang. It was only after more than 30 years that it was really brought to the then capital of the northern Thai Lan-Na empire. A clay elephant recalls this story. Most of the buildings that are preserved today were designed around 1680, when northern Thailand was under the control of Burma, so the beautiful wood carvings show Burmese style elements.
- Wat Sri Bunrueang and Wat Pa Fang, two sprawling Burmese style temples that were expanded by wealthy Thais in the late 19th century.
- Wat Phra That Chedi Sao. the Temple of the Twenty Chedis.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- The Riverside Lampang. Very cozy, clean, cheap and nice service!
Practical advice
| Phone code | 054 |
|---|---|
| Post Code | 52000 |
trips
- Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. In Tambon Lampang Luang (Amphoe Ko Kha), 17 km southwest of Lampang - more details in Wikipedia article
- Thai Elephant Conservation Center, a real elephant school, which is not only used for tourist purposes. In Amphoe Hang Chat, 40 km northwest of Lampang on the national road 11 towards Lamphun.
- Doi Khun Tan National Park
- Mae Wa National Park
- Chae Son National Park
- Tham Pha Thai National Park
- The Wang Khaeo Waterfall and the Chae Son National Park, which has hot springs and larger waterfalls, are very popular with local tourists.
health
Clinics:
literature
Web links
http://www.lampangcity.go.th/ - Official website of Lampang
