The main economic activity in Lampang is ceramics production. Close to 200 factories produce vases, tableware, Benjarong, celadon, dolls, figurines, and many other products for the national and international market. The Ceramic Fair held in December of every year is a good opportunity to meet most of these producers in one single place. 

The Center is located in Ban Tung Kiewn, Amphoe Hang Chat, on Lampang-Chiang Mai Highway, 32 kms. from Lampang. At the center, the elephant's activities such as bathing, working, log pushing, etc, are held for show. In addition, the center provides elephant riding tourist route.

located between Lampang and Lamphun, it has an area of 225 square kilometers and an altitude of 1,272 meters. Access to the park is possible by taking Lampang - Lamphun highway and branching off at Km. 47 for 18 kms., but the easiest way is by train to Khuntan station. The Doi Khuntan area was first explored early this century when German engineers were excavating Thailand's longest tunnel (some 1.3 kilometers) on the Bangkok - Chiang Mai railway line. The main trail climbs from Khuntan station to park headquarters and bungalows belonging to the State Railways, a missionary part and the Royal Forestry Department.
Camping sites are also available; campers must bring their own tents and the camping equipment.

covers areas in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Chae Son, Amphoe Muang Phan. Travel along Lampang - Wag Nua Road, turn left at km. 58-59 and take another 17kms. Attractive spots are Hot Water Well , Namtok Chae Son , and Namtok Chae Mon. For detailed information, please contact the National Park Division, Royal Forest Department, Tel. 579-0529, 579-4842.

(Temple of Twenty Chides) is also on the right bank of  Wang River, north of town. The temple is attractively set in an open rice field. The complex is impressive with its Burmese–style bell-like spires.

Wat Phrathat Cham Ping is situated at Moo 5, Ban Chom Ping, Tambon Na Kaeo, Amphoe Ko Kha about 26 kms. south - west of Lampang provincial city. The unusual happening of this temple is the shade of the pagoda reflected on the floor of the convocation hall through the hole of its window, this similar event also happening at Wat Akkho Chai Khiri , Amphoe Chae Hom in Lampang.

This monastery is situated on Lampang-Ngao Highway just passing the main entrance of Lampang Teacher's Training College and branching off at km. 601 on the left to this monastery. Its architecture is of Burmese arts having very sophisticated and beautiful wood carvings on the structure of the Vihara while gold gilded works are found on the walls, ceiling and big pillars in the Vihara, regarded as another exquisite graceful beauty of Burmese arts. Its is regrettable that the vihara's upper part which was made of wood was mostly damaged by fire. Only the carved-wood arch at the entrance has been left.

It is located about 37 kms. from the township area on Lampang - Ngao Highway where a left turn is to be made at Km. 623-624 through another Ik kms. to the dam site. The dam is under the administration of the Royal Irrigation Department, open to the public everyday from 06.00-18.00 hrs. but no accommodation provided. Another mean is from the private sector whose bungalows and pleasant rafts tour are available for visitors who wish to explore natural surrounding.

This shrine is located 50 kms. from Lampang township area on the right hand side of Lampang - Ngao Highway. It is a big spirit shrine housing the statue of Chao Pho Pratu Pha (The spirit ruling the area of Pratu Pha) highly revered by Lampang inhabitants. The shrine was constructed in commemoration of a brave soldier who was the right hand man of a king of Lampang who was killed in a battle by the Burmese enemies at this Pratu Pha Pass,

Lies at kilometer 665 on the Lampang - Ngao Road and hosts a big Buddha image and colorful stalagmites.

covers areas of Lampang, Phayao and Chiang Rai. The main attraction in Lampang area is Namtok Wang Kaeo one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Lampang, with water cascading down 110 tiers from a top of a mountain which can be seen up to four kilometers away. Hilltribe villages are located on top of the mountain. Namtok Wang Kaeo is located in Amphoe Wang Nua, 130 kms. from Lampang on Lampang – Chae Hom Road.

It is held during April 12-14 each year. There is a traditional procession, merit-making, paying respects to elders and traditional performances, etc.

Air- conditioned buses depart for Lampang from the Northern Bus Terminal (Moo Chit), Bangkok daily at 8 am., 7.30 am., 8 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, and back from Lampang to Bangkok at 7.30 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm, a 10-hour one-way trip at 570 Baht for VIP and  317 Baht for regular air-conditioned bus.

For a cheap and comfortable option, try the train. The trains (sitting air-conditioned second class) depart Hua Lampong, Bangkok at 8.25 a.m., and 7.25 p.m. arrive Lampang at 5.30 p.m and 6.20 a.m One-way ticket is 481 Baht. The express trains depart Hua Lampong , Bangkok at 6 p.m. and 7.40 p.m arrive Lampang at 5.30 a.m and 8 p.m. There are three sleeping classes on the express train: air-conditioned, first class at 1193 Baht, air-conditioned second class at 681 Baht and ordinary second class at 541 Baht (Given prices are for one way ticket).

Lampang has comfortable hotels at reasonable prices. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

Note: Rates may vary during the year and are subject to confirmation by hotel at time of reservation.

Lampang offers a good choice of handicrafted products, such as ceramics, wood carvings, saa paper products, scented candles, etc.

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