Lamphun Map and Travel Guide
Lamphun Travel Guide
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.
How to get there
Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 1 to Nakhon Sawan via Sing Buri
and Chai Nat, then turn into Highway No. 11 and proceed to Lamphun,
a total distance of 670 kilometres.
Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses departs from
Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Lamphun daily. Travelling
time is about 9 hours. Call 0 2936 0852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th
for more information. Indra Tour which is a private bus company
also operate air-conditioned bus to Lamphun. Call 0 2208 0840 for
information.
Rail
Trains leave Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Raialway Station every
day. Call 1690 for more information.
Air
Visitors can fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and then connect a
Chiang Mai-Lamphun bus which leave Chang Phueak Bus Station every
15 minutes. Travelling time from Chiang Mai to Lamphun is 45 minutes.
Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other
Districts
Pa Sang 11 kms.
Mae Tha 25 kms.
Ban Thi 26 kms.
Ban Hong 40 kms.
Wiang Nong Long 45 kms.
Thung Hua Chang 105 kms.
Li 105 kms.
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