Lamphun is one of Thailand’s oldest continuously occupied towns. It was founded in 660 by Queen Chama Devi, the daughter of the King of Luovo (now known as Lopburi). Lamphun remains a small provincial town on H106. The quieter pace of the city makes it an attractive destination for those interested in historical culture. The old city is in the shape of an oval surrounded by lotus-filled moats and by the Kuang River on the east side.
Today, Lamphun still retain its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670 kilometers from Bangkok and only 26 kilometers from Chiang Mai. Located on the bank of the Kuang River, its attractions include ancient sites and relics as well as forests and mountains and delightful lakes. Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans. Because of Lamphun is very close to Chaing Mai, most of the tourists will take the one day trip to Lamphun and then go back to Chaing mai. It’s like a step-sister of Chiang Mai.
The best time to visit is November to April. The weather is nice. The average temperature is between 21 – 21 degree Celsius.
Festivals and things to see:
Chedi Ha Duang
Mae Ping National Park
Ko Luang Waterfall
Longan Fair in August
Doi Khun Tan National Park
Hariphunchai National Museum
Winter and Red Cross Fair on November
