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Famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster as its provincial emblem. Lampang boasts a long history of human settlements on the Wang River basin, some of which dating back to more than 1,000 years. It is rich in archaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilisations of Hariphunchai. Lanna and Burma. Lampang is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang, Thoen. Mae Phrik. Ngao, Ko Kha, Wang Nua. Mae Tha, Chae Horn. Sop Phiap. Seom Ngam. Hang Cliat, Mae Mo and Muang Pan.

WAT PHRA KAEW DON TAO
This monastery is located opposite of Lampang town crossing the Rachada Phisek Bridge, some 12 kms. In Tambon Wiang Nua, Amphoe Muang. It is an important statutory place because the Emerald Buddha Had been housed here for 32 years. There is a 50 meter high pagoda, housing some hair of Lord Buddha, decorated the top part with Jango gold sheet. At the base of the pagoda there are niches housing the 7 daily Buddha images where in front of the pagoda situated a Burmese style Vihara housing very beautiful Burmese style Buddha images.

THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATIONCENTRE
is located in the Tung Kwian forest of Amphoe Hang Chat, about 38 kms.from Lampang. This is the first and only school in Thailand for training elephants and the first in the world. The centre is attached to the veterinary section of the Northern Timber Work Division of the Forestry Industry Organization. Two shows daily at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. With additional show on Saturday, Sunday and festival days at 1:30 p.m. Tel.227051.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Some 20 kilometres to the southwest of town in Ko Kha district is Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, a paradigm of temple building of Lanna.More...

Doi Khun Than National Park
The Khun Than mountain range of the Doi Khun Than National Park forms a natural boundary between Lamphun and Lampang provinces. The northern rail line to Chiang Mai runs through the longest rail tunnel in the country, which is 1,352 metres long and takes five minutes to traverse.More...

lampang.go.th	The official website of the Governor of Lampang