The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Lampang, Lampang Province

January 27, 2022 Merry Kessler

Lampang, also called Nakhon Lampang (Thai: นครลำปาง, pronounced [náʔkʰɔːn lampaːŋ]) to differentiate from Lampang Province, is the third largest town in northern Thailand and capital of Lampang Province and the Lampang district. Traditional names for Lampang include Wiang Lakon and Khelang Nakhon. The city is a trading and transportation center. Lampang lies 601 km north of Bangkok and 101 km southeast of Chiang Mai.
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1. Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao

Lampang Thailand
Excellent
43%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 109 reviews

Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao

Reviewed By Charbboon - Bangkok, Thailand

I have to say all the temples in Lampang are really really old and special although not always well protected or maintained. This one is no exception. The wooden roof is amazing. The legend tells the mystery story of how the emerald buddha came to be here because the elephants refused to go forward on their journey to bring this emerald buddha to its designated destination, Chiang mai if i remember correctly. There are some ancient master pieces of wooden craft shown around the temple although im a bit shocked to see these valuables just lying there in the open.

2. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

Moo 2 Tambon Lampang Luang, Amphoe Ko Kha, Lampang 52130 Thailand +66 54 328 327 http://libazz.com/Lampang/index.php
Excellent
55%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
6%
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4.5 based on 355 reviews

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

Reviewed By DavidWGrant - Dallas, United States

Wat Phra That in Lamphang is truly a "must see", ranking in my top ten of Buddhist temples world-wide. While "ranking" temples is inherently absurd, I suppose, nonetheless, some grab your heart and mind - Wat Phra That is one of those! Plan a multi-hour visit, and just bask in the flow of curiosity, and calm, and color, and architecture, and grand setting that is Phra That! It is a tribute to the sheer magnetic power of this Wat, that even on our first visit here at last year's Loy Khrathong festival, the choking crowds, sword fighting and joyful noise from the street could not supplant the overwhelming awe one feels in this amazing place. Viewed from across the broad street in front, the place takes on the look of a vast citadel, elevated on its own hill and surrounded by buildings joined to form massive walls. The stairs up to the narrow, wooden-gated main entrance are only the beginning. There is something about the Lanna twist on Thai architecture that makes it more delicate, more vertical, and more sweeping, even on a large scale, and the entire site here is every bit Lanna. The seated-Buddha-within-Stupa inside the Wiharn has so much detail on the stupa that one could stare at it for an hour peacefully, and yet the details stand out, not as mere pattern or background, but as important elements, and the whole thing somehow does not distract from the Buddha inside. That alone is worth the climb. The site's layout is thematic, the flow is natural, everything is proportional, and nothing is out of place. The painting is textural, meditative and just outstanding. Old wooden pieces such as candle sconces that might now be in disuse, are restored and placed about as decoration, so that any restorations done to the buildings are never out of place with the history of the place. There are quiet places here, even at Loy Khrathong, and certainly in October! There are beautifully painted columns you want to touch, carvings that make you stare, and whether the place is stuffed full of people or nearly empty (all hail October!) a reverence prevails that cannot be broken. This is a breathtaking place not to be missed!

3. Wat Phra Tat Chom Ping

Chom Ping, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
41%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Wat Phra Tat Chom Ping

Reviewed By 275MichaelG - Lampang, Thailand

These temples are just incredible pieces of art you do not have to be religious to appreciate them just amazing

4. Wat Si Rong Mueang

80, Tha Krao Noi Road, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
45%
Good
45%
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10%
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Wat Si Rong Mueang

Reviewed By jajavalB - Lampang, Thailand

This red tiered roof monastery with gilded motifs made of wood in burmese style is in the city center with tranquil vicinity off the busy road. The floor of the temple is also wooden with cool feeling shen walking on barefeet . The buddha is also on burmese style. It's a beautiful burmese temple in Lampang. The horse carriage tour with our driver as tourguide makes a stop at this beautiful burmese temple too.

5. Wat Pong Sanuk Temple

Wiang Nuea Subdistrict, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Wat Pong Sanuk Temple

Reviewed By TGSA - Udon Thani, Thailand

Wonderful temple in Lampang, very quiet on an early morning, stunning reclining Buddha (unfortunately, that part was closed during my visit). Loved to walk around the pagoda up the stairs, impressive.

6. Trilak Cemetery

Wiang Nuea, Lampang 52000 Thailand +66 85 618 1005
Excellent
60%
Good
40%
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Trilak Cemetery

7. Wat Chedi Sao Lang

Baan Wang Mor Village, Lampang-Jae Hom Road Ton Thong Chai, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
33%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Wat Chedi Sao Lang

Reviewed By Agkarajit - Chiang Mai, Thailand

On the outskirts of Lampang, this temple is a blend between Thai and Myanmar. Apart from the 20 stupas, there are a few sacred Buddha statues on the temple’s ground including a gold statue. There is also a small museum with collection of artifacts. Currently, the main hall (ubosot) is under renovation.

8. Wat Chai Mongkhon

Amphoe Mueang, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
23%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
31%
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Wat Chai Mongkhon

9. Wat Pa Fang Temple

Sanambin Road Hua Wiang Subdistrict, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
27%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
27%
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Wat Pa Fang Temple

10. Wat Phrathat Sadet Temple

Ban Sadet sub district, Lampang Thailand
Excellent
30%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Wat Phrathat Sadet Temple

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