Lamphun Province :
Lamphun Province is a small, ancient town
located on the banks of Kuang River. It is well known for its divine ambience,
archaeological relics, delightful lakes, lush forests, rough mountain terrains
and serene natural beauty. Lamphun Province is the biggest producer of Longas.
Located between the Lamphun and
Lampang regions is the Khun Than Mountain Range. The entire area surrounding
the mountains has been converted into The Doi Khun Than National Park, which is
a major tourist destination. Another prominent place is Ban Hong that guards the
remnants of Hariphunchai Kingdom. It has numerous old temples and caves located
within the mountains that preserve the culture of this ancient community. More...
Lamphun Demographic Information :
| Capital: |
Lamphun town |
| Area: |
4,505.9 km²
Ranked 49th |
| Inhabitants: |
413,299 (2000)
Ranked 60th |
| Pop. density: |
92 inh./km²
Ranked 48th |
| ISO 3166-2: |
TH-51 |
| Governor: |
Udom Phuasakun
(since 2004 |
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Lamphun Tourist Attractions:
- Wat Phra That Hariphunchai
- Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue
- Suthewa Rusi Statue
- Wat Chamthewi or Wat Ku Kut
- Wat Mahawan
- Wat Phra Yun
- The Ban Nong Chang Khun
- Ban Hong
- Tham Luang Pha Wiang
- Wat Phra Bat Huai Tom
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