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Places
Of Interest Wat
Phra Kaeo Don Tao
On the right bank of Mae Mam Wang is an old building
which consists of an impressive chedi on a rectangular
base. This temple also has a round spire topped
with guilded bronze plaques.
A
Myanmar-style chapel topped by tiered roofs stands
against it. The chapel contains a Myanmar style
Buddha image with particularly interesting decorations.
The chapel dates from the late 18th century.
Beautiful
colours and elaborate harmony makes this one of
Thailand's best examples of Myanmar-style temples.
Wat
Phrathat Lampang Luang
20 km south of Lampang, this is one of the North's
finest temples. The chedi towers over surrounding
trees. To the left of the chedi is a vihara with
a carved wood facade and double-level roofs.
Harmonious
proportions and exquisite interior decoration make
Wat Phrathat Lampang Luang one of the best examples
of Northern-style religious architecture.
The
Young Elephant Training Centre
The Veterinary Section of the Forestry Organization
run and operate the only centre in Thailand to train
elephants for forest work. The Centre has more than
100 adult elephants and the shows are quite brilliant.
Doi
Khuntan National Park
The Doi Khumtan area was first explored early
this century when German engineers were excavating
Thailand's longest tunnel on the Bangkok - Chiang
Mai railway line.
The
main trail climbs from Khuntan station to park headquarters
and bungalows belonging to the State Railways. Bungalow
reservations can be made in person at the Bangkok
Railway Station, Rama IV Road. Camping sites are
also available; campers must bring their own equipment.
Tham
Pha Thai Forest Park
Hosts a big Buddha image and colourful stalagmites.
Kiu
Lom Dam and Reservoir
This dam is under the administration of the Royal
Irrigation Department, open to the public everyday
from 06.00-18.00 hrs. but no accommodation is available.
The
best way to see the site is to take a raft tour,
available for vistors who wish to explore the natural
surrounding. Reservations can be made by Tel: (054)
217186,221735.
Wat
Sichum
This beautiful old temple has architecture and displays
of Myanmar arts having very sophisticated and beautiful
wood carvings on the structure of the Vihara while
gold guilt works are found on the walls.
Chao
Pho Pratu Pha Shrine
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 smart
soldier who was the right hand of one of Lampang's
Kings who was killed in a battle by the Burmese
at this Pratu Pha Pass.
Ban
Sao-Nak
Located in the centre of Lampang city, Ban Sao-Nak
is a teak wood house in a combination of northern
Thai and Myanmar architectural styles which is distinctive
and individual with its 116 teak pillars.
It
is a private residence of Khunying Valai Leelanuj,
the princpal of Lampang School where Khan Toke Dinner
and traditional performances are shown to tourists
on special request. Contact Tel: (054) 217540 for
more details.
Nam
Tok Wang Kaeo
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand,
with water cascading down 110 tiers from a top of
a mountain Hilltribe villages are located on top
of the mountain.
Wat
Phrathat Chom Ping
The unnatural happenning of this temple is the shade
of the pagoda reflected on the floor of the main
hall through the hole of its window, this similar
event also happened at Wat Akkho Khiri, Lampang.
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