Lamphun, Thailand: A Place of Unique Culture
Statue and monuments, rubber trees and longans are things common in Lamphun, Thailand. It is a town in northern Thailand filled with artistic and historical monuments. During 12th century the town was a city. It is founded by Queen Chama Thevi and was the capital of Haripunchai Kingdom. These artistic and historical monuments and statue can all be seen during a day trip from Chiang Mai to Lamphun taking highway 106, unless you really want a close view to each of them. Lamphun also is endowed with amazing waterfalls, which you can admire. It is sure your visit will not be wasted and be rewarding when you experience Lamphun.
Best Time to Visit
Based on the region’s climate, the best time of the year to visit Lamphun, Thailand is from November to February. The Lamphun Lamyai Festival or Longan Fair, a premier festival in the region attracts visitors from different places to see the actual harvesting of lamyai and other fun activities. Lamphun hotel rates are higher during this festive season in the region.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can stay in Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort if you found youself enjoying to one of the best attractions in Lamphun, which is Doi Khun Tan National Park. It is a huge park with plenty of wildflowers such as orchids, ginger and lilies. The park has maps of well-marked trails of walks around the area and hikes to mountain’s four peaks. Songkran and Lam Yai Festival are the other attractions of Lamphun. They are close to Jamadevi, hotel in Lamphun. Alternate hotels located close downtown are the Easy Hotel and the Phaya Inn.