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Amphoe Muang
Horse-drawn Carriages
 Lampang
is the only province in Thailand still retaining horse-drawn carriages
as a means of transport within city limit. Visitors can hire such
vehicles to tour places such as markets, traditional houses along
the river bank and the numerous temples in town.
Kiu Lom Dam
To reach the Kiu Lom Dam, take the Lampang-Ngao road and
turn left at Kms. 623-624 marker, which is about 38 kilometres from
town. Then continue for a further 14 kilometres. Constructed for
irrigation purpose, it has a scenic reservoir suitable for boating
or rafting. At least a half-day tour is suggested. Visitors may
opt for overnighting on raft. Places to see include cliffs, isles
and fishing village.
Wat Chai Mongkhon
Almost across Wat Pa Fang is Wat Chai Mongkhon. The outstanding
structure is the Kuti, monk's living quarters, which is a white
cement building with Burmese-style wooden roof. Its columns are
adorned with coils of golden wires in elaborate designs and colored
glasses. The blinds and corridors are made of elaborately-fashioned
perforated wooden sheet. Inside is housed a bronze Buddha statue
of fine workmanship cast in Mandalay, Myanmar.
Wat Chedi Sao Lang
 About
5 kilometres from town on the Lampang-Chae Hom road is Wat Chedi
Sao Lang. Cooled and shaded by large trees, the temple has twenty
Chedis is its compound, each made in the combined Lanna-Burmese
style. A Chiang Saen-style bronze Buddha statue is also enshrined
here, commonly referred to as "Phra Chao Than Chai" by
the local people. The door panels of the Ubosot are of ancient vintage
with elaborate design.
Wat Pa Fang
Built during the reign of King Rama IV by Burmese, Wat Pa
Fang is located on Sanam Bin Road. It has a large, glittering gold
Chedi containing a Holy Relic brought over from Myanmar around 1906.
The extensive Sala Kan Parian (preaching hall) is made entirely
of wood with Burmese-style overlapping roofs. A small Ubosot has
a Burmese-style woodwork over its roof with beautiful plaster designs
over its doors. Usually there are a considerable number of Burmese
monks in residence.
Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao
 This
centuries-old temple on Phra Kaeo Road used to be the place where
the Emerald Buddha was once enshrined (the same statue now installed
in Bangkok). Interesting structures include the large Chedi containing
the hair of the Lord Buddha, a Burmese-style Mondop, an ancient
Vihan housing a reclining Buddha and a museum exhibiting ancient
relics of the Lanna era.
Wat Phra That Mon Phaya Chae
Located on the Lampang-Ngao Road about five kilometres from
town with a right turn at Km. 605 marker is Wat Phra That Mon Phaya
Chae. As it is situated on a hillside, it affords a clear view of
Lampang. Its most outstanding feature is the long stair leading
to the Chedi enshrining a Holy Relic.
Wat Phra That Sadet
Wat Phra That Sadet can be reached by taking the Lampang-Ngao
Road. After 17 kilometres, take a left turn and continue on for
another 2 kilometres. One of Lampang's major sites, it is believed
to have been built by Queen Chamthevi some 500 years ago.
Wat Si Rong Mueang
To the west of town is Wat Si Rong Mueang , a Burmese temple
built in 1905 during the time when Lampang was the commercial and
forestry centre. Major architectural works include the Vihan made
of wood with several overlapping gables in the Burmese style. It
is a temple with elaborate carving decorations and plaster designs
adorned with colored glass fashioned with delicate craftsmanship.
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