Tour Overview

Overview : Leave Chiang Mai in the morning and to Lampang. Visit Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, This temple lies 18 kms. south of Lampang and is one of the North’s finest. To the left of the chedi is a Vihara with a carved wood facade and double – level roofs. Harmonious proportions and exquisite interior decoration make Wat Phra That Lampang Luang one of the best examples of Northern – style religious architecture. Afterwards, Experience in Lampang City’s people, temples and markets by horse-cart riding. It is a symbol of Lampang. Then drive to Lamphun visit Wat Prathat Hariphunchai a magnificent temple complex at Lamphun, the ancient Mon capital founded by Princess Chama Devi probably in the 9th century. Next drive to Jamdevi temple. Visit the largest of the two is a very unusual square ‘stepped pyramid’ shaped pagoda. The pagoda is supposed to contain the ashes of Queen Chama Devi. Return back to Chiang Mai pass the scenic route along the tree-lined Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, for a distance of 12 kilometres as far as the Chiang Mai – Lamphun provincial boundary the road is lined by lofty 30-metre high yang trees, interspersed with fruit orchards, small farms and paddy fields..