Lampang province is famous for his many monasteries and temples built in Burmese and traditional Lanna Thai style architectures and the well known one is Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. The symbol of the town are the horse-drawn carriages and known all over the world, is the Thai Elephant Conservation Center.
Less well-known tourist attractions in Lampang are the Wang Kaeo Waterfall and the Chae Son National Park, a compact yet charming park which combine a natural hot springs with large waterfalls.
Due to its relatively dry climate, winters can be cooler here than in other areas of northern Thailand.


