An ancient city in northern Thailand steeped in spiritual charm, Lampoon is a must-visit destination featuring the magnificent Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and the over 1,000-year-old Wat Chama Thewi temple. History enthusiasts will appreciate the National Hariphunchai Museum, while food lovers can savor authentic local delicacies. The best time to visit is November to February when the weather is pleasantly cool.
Attractions in Lamphun
🛕 Wat Phra That Hariphunchai
The city's most sacred temple featuring a magnificent golden chedi over 1,000 years old, one of the most revered Buddhist sites in northern Thailand.
🏛️ Hariphunchai National Museum
A national museum showcasing artifacts and art from the Hariphunchai Kingdom, telling the long history of Lamphun from its ancient kingdom era.
⛩️ Wat Chama Thewi
An ancient temple featuring the iconic Suwan Chang Kot chedi, built to enshrine the remains of Queen Chama Thewi, the first ruler of the Hariphunchai Kingdom.
🌳 Longan Orchards and Rubber Tree Road
Lamphun is famous for Thailand's finest longan fruit; visit orchards during harvest season and enjoy the scenic Chiang Mai-Lamphun road lined with towering rubber trees.
Local Food
Lamphun Longan
Lamphun's 'E-dor' longan variety is renowned as the sweetest and meatiest in Thailand, available fresh or as dried longan, the province's most popular souvenir.
Lamphun Pork Crackling
Lamphun-style pork crackling is distinctively crispy and not overly greasy, made from quality pork skin fried using a traditional recipe beloved as a local snack.