Private tour from Chiang Mai to Lumphun and Lampang

Leave Chiangmai along the mountainous highway to Lampang (90 Kms. away). For this Private tour Chiang Mai to Lampang and Lamphun. First we stop at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, a very old wat in the north, In architectural terms, Lampang luang temple is probably the most handsome and great preserved Lan Na temple to be found anywhere in the north. 

The central viharn, featuring a triple-tiered wooden roof supported my great teak pillars, is thought to be the oldest wood construction in Thailand. Early 19th century murals from the Buddhist jatakas, or life stories, are painted on wooden panels within the viharn. The lintel over the essential entrance to the mix is suitable of notice, featuring an impressive intertwined dragon relief once common in northern Thai temples, but rarely seen today. Continue to Lampang, Discover the next village by the Horse Carriage (symbolic of Lampang Province) in a relax atmosphere.

Lampang is primarily often known as Horse Carriage City “Muang Roth Ma” as horse carriages usually seen by tourist portray tourist’s ways of life and their familiarity with them.

Then drive to Lamphun. In Lamphun step into Wat Prathat Hariphunchai, created some 800 years ago during the reign of King Arthitayarat; a inheritor of Queen Chamthewi. A principal landmark is the 46-metre-tall golden pagoda, and its ของฝาก-gift, display, souvenir, lagniappe, memento appearance was the result of the restoration work in 1443 by a king of Chiangmai. Specially heading to Wat Pra Nang Jamadhavee or Ku Kut temple. 

Wat jammathevee  was constructed around middle of tenth century by means of King Mahantayot and King Anantayot ,the twin from Queen Jamadhevee of Hariphunchai Kingdom to stay the ashes in their mother. The style of the wat pagoda is distinctive with niches containing Buddha statue.

Before finish private tours Chiang Mai to Historiracl province, On the way back to Chiang Mai driving along the Sarapee Road with the official name of Chiangmai-Lamphun Roadway (Route 106), you may notice the exquisite, imposing trees that grace the roadside for about 10 kilometers. One may believe the trees were planted by the local management to beautify the roadside. Indeed this may be true. Rather, a little investigation of local history and legend reveals a much more interesting tale.