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pattayaraj   
Singapore : June 25th - Aug 25th 2009


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Lampang

by pattayaraj - last update: Nov 2, 2006

Sunset at the river
The symbol of Lampang
This city have a long history since Pre-historic time. The archaeologists found some evidences of Pre-historic communities in this area such as cave in Koh Ka District,Rock painting and burial sites at Mae Moh Distict.

The history of Lampang at the first establishing found in the legends of Phra Thaat Lampang Luang,Sri Lom Temple and Cham Thevi Vongsa. And appeared in the history of Chiang Mai which described about Lampang where used to have many towns as used to have 11 names such as Kuk Kut Nakorn (or Chicken town),Ke Lang Nakorn,... So you can see the ruins of Moat ,forts and ramparts around Lampang city. Also at the area of Phra Thaat Lampang Luang area,it used to located the ancient Buddhism city called Lampha Kappa Nakorn or Vieng Lampang Luang.

In 2101 B.E. Lampang used to be under Burmese occupation for 216 years, so you can found so many Burmese temples and culture there.

Between 2430 - 2440 B.E. in the reign of King Rama V.Lampang became the center of wood commercial,some foriegners companies came especially for Burmese. Then in 2459 B.E. the northern railway was built ,the horse cart was brought to help Lampang's bussiness.

Nowaday,Lampang's poppular in Coal resources,horse carts,fine ceramic,Thaat of Lampang Luang and elephants training. The Symbol of Lampang is Chicken.

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In A Nutshell:"Good time to visit is Cool season."
pattayaraj's Lampang Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 15 - Photos: 64
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

pattayaraj's Lampang Travelogues
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Comments for pattayaraj about Lampang
vtveen Sat Jan 27, 2007 20:18 UTC
 Nice to read your tips and see the pics of 'Wat Phra That Lampang Luang'. Jaap
sangtip Wed Apr 14, 2004 15:31 UTC
 Nice! Lampang is great. IŽll go there again in June.
CyrilHH Wed Feb 4, 2004 10:50 UTC
 Pat: nice page on Lampang and gorgeous intro pic! Seems like I missed a pleasant town by just going to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Well, it wasnt my last trip to Thailand. Check out my Lampang page (on the Wat only), if u like! Cheers from Hamburg, Till
Annebl Sat Jan 31, 2004 20:49 UTC
 Lovely temple pics; this looks like an interesting place to see!
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