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Legend 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
late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently
integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom. Today, Lamphun still retain
its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670
kilometres from Bangkok and only 26 kilometres from Chiang Mai. Located
on the bank of the Kuang River, its attractions include ancient sites
and relics as well as forests and mountains and delightful lakes.
Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans. |
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 Wat
Phra That Harinphunchai
was built during
the reign of King Arthitayarat, a descendant of Queen Chamthewi
some 800 years ago. 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. It has long
been regarded as a major place of worship. Other architectural
works include the ancient-style brick arch adorned with fine
designs and the pair of sculptured lions at the door. There
are also a square-shaped Chedi and a Khmer-style Buddha statue. |
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