Lamphun

城市概覽

Legends handed down for more than 1,400 years refer to this ancient town as Hariphunchai. Its first ruler was Queen Chamthewi who was of Mon extraction. In the late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom. Today, Lamphun still retains its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670 km from Bangkok and only 26 km from Chiang Mai. Located on the banks of the Kuang River, its attractions include ancient sites and relics as well as forests and mountains and delightful lakes. Lamphun is Thailand's most famous producer of longan fruit.

如何抵達

This is a fairly small city compared to most places Westerners go. Buses come here from Lampang bus station, and also from Chiang Mai, only 25 km distant. The bus is about 50 baht. The bus station itself is a little out of town, as most are in Thailand, but there are motorcycle taxis and samlors (if you are lucky with the latter) at the bus station. There are no tuk-tuks at all. Lamphun is on the Northern Line of the Thai train network: at least a dozen trains pass through here on Weekdays. Ordinary trains take 30 minutes to travel between Lamphun and Chiang Mai, tickets cost 12 baht.

當地交通

Walk, take a samlor, or a motorcycle taxi. It is not all that far to walk anywhere.

必看景點

1 Wat Kukut (Wat Chamthewi), Chamadevi Rd (About 1.5 km northwest of city center). Commonly referred to a Ku Kut (กู่กุด), built in the Lawo (Lopburi) style. One of the outstanding stupa (or chedi) in Dvaravati style (from the 6th to the 13th centuries). It has a square base and five terraces modeled on Gupta style of architecture. The lowest being the biggest and the smallest terrace at the top. As Hindu gopurams in South India, each terrace has niches, housing standing Buddha Images. The "chedi" houses the ashes of the queen Cham Thewi of Haripunchai kingdom. The adjacent temple was built in the 13th century CE. The chedi is a square structure similar to Buddhagaya in India. (updated May 2015) 2 Wat Phra That Hariphunchai (วัดพระธาตุหริภุญชัย) (In town centre). A royal temple complex, in the center of the town. It houses a pyramid-shaped stupa modeled on Wat Kukut. The stupa is known as Chedi Suwanna and was built in 1418. A principal landmark is the 46-metre tall golden chedi whose present appearance was the result of the restoration work in 1443 by a king of Chiang Mai. Other architectural works include the ancient-style brick arch adorned with fine designs and the pair of sculptured lions at the door. (updated May 2015) 3 Hariphunchai National Museum (พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติหริภุญชัย), Inthayongyot Rd (across the road from Wat Phra That Hariphunchai). Displays and exhibits include historical development and archaeological items found in Lamphun. Another displays ancient utensils, Lanna indigenous arts, and carvings. (updated Mar 2025) 4 Tham Luang Pha Wiang Cave (ถ้ำหลวงผาเวียง), Moo 2, Pa Phlu, Ban Hong (About 57 km from the center of Lamphun, near the village of Ban Hong). Daily, 08:00-18:00. One of northern Thailand's largest caves and by far one of the most interesting. It is a large cave only accessible via a 15 min walk uphill. You should carry a bottle of water. It is well-worth the effort to get there. Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue (อนุสาวรีย์พระนางจามเทวี)

體驗活動

The most well-known event in Lamphun is the Song Nam Phra That Hariphunchai (งานสรงน้ำพระธาตุหริภุญชัย), which dates back to olden times. Held to celebrate the province's principal religious site, it takes place in May. Another event is the Longan Fair (งานเทศกาลลำไย) in August which is designed to promote this hugely popular fruit. There are the beautifully decorated longan parade and longan contests. 1 Mae Ping National Park. A mountainous area along the Ping River with the beautiful Thung Kik Kaeng Ko and Ko Luang Waterfalls. (updated Sep 2025)

購物

The Pha Mai Yok Dok (ผ้าไหมยกดอก) is an elaborately woven material in traditional method. Originally used in the northern royal court, it became popular during the reign of King Rama VI. The distinctive craftsmanship and skills in producing this type of silk have endeared it to those who prefer the traditional designs. A hand-made cotton fabric (ผ้าฝ้ายทอมือ) - It is moderately priced and of designs and colours which have been improved yet retaining the indigenous feel and tradition. It is generally made into tablecloths, place mats, drapes, and other household items. Wood carvings (งานไม้แกะสลัก) are made from softwood into animal figurines, dolls, utensils, and decorative items. The natural textures of the wood are clearly visible which adds beauty to the products.

美食

This is rarely a foreign tourist destination. Most foreigners go to Chiang Mai, and miss the laid back experience of this place. There is little written or spoken English, so unless you speak some Thai, you will need to use body language and work your way about, but these are friendly people, and the restaurants are very cheap. You can get a good Thai meal for 100 baht or less, including a full-sized bottle of Chang beer. Charoenraj Rd (the north-south main street) is the road to Chiang Mai and is called Chiang Mai-Lamphun Rd in Chiang Mai.

1 Terracotta Garden (from the west wall of the old city take road 1015 for 4 km, then turn right and follow the signs of the restaurant), ☏ +66 95 447 9693. 09:00-18:00. Café-restaurant in a very quiet area. It is surrounded by ancient looking buildings in temple like style. (updated Dec 2025)

飲品與夜生活

1 Temple House Lamphun, 102 Inthayongyos Rd (Opposite Wat Phra That Hariphunchai), ☏ +66 65056 9839. Daily, 07:00-19:00. Coffee shop on ground floor, gallery on 2d floor, accommodations on 3d floor and two cottages out back for hire. Check out templehouselamphun on Facebook. Free admission. (updated Jan 2018)

住宿

Hotel DNK Residence, Soi 14, Charoenraj Rd (1.5 km from city centre on the road to Chiang Mai.), ☏ +66 81 7961969, +66 53 562462. Air conditioned, modern, and clean, two storey, with balcony, at the totally ridiculous price of 380 baht per night! The manager speaks no English, but her daughter, who manages the similarly named restaurant across the lane is totally fluent. You will have to tolerate the noise of crowing roosters, owned by the neighbours, most of the day. Cooked breakfast is 35 baht, and dinner with a reasonable range of Thai food is about 75 baht. Beer is available. (updated Oct 2022)