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As a National Geographic journalist, I recently had the pleasure of visiting Lampang, a beautiful city located in the northern region of Thailand. This charming city is filled with picturesque streets, beautiful temples, and welcoming locals.
The scenery of Lampang is mesmerizing. The city is surrounded by lush green mountains, and the Wang River runs through its center, adding to the scenic charm of this beautiful Thai city. What I particularly like about Lampang is the fact that it’s not as crowded as other touristy cities in Thailand. This allowed me to enjoy the beautiful scenery and get lost in the peacefulness of this serene city while exploring its charming streets.
One of the things I disliked about Lampang is the lack of English speakers. Being a non-native speaker of Thai, it was at times challenging to communicate with locals. However, this obstacle didn’t hold me back from enjoying and experiencing everything that Lampang has to offer.
The average cost of living in Lampang is quite reasonable. A budget of $30-40 USD per day is sufficient to cover food, transportation, and accommodation. Some of the must-try street foods that I would recommend include Khao Soi (curry noodle soup), Sai Ua (spicy sausage), and Kanom Jeen Nam Ngiao (spicy noodle soup).
Here are the top 20 points of interest in Lampang with their addresses, websites, Yelp top reviews, and ratings:
1. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang – 62 Moo 12 Lampang-Lamphun Road, Lampang 52130, Thailand – website – 4.8/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
2. Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao – Khelang Nakhon 9 Road, Lampang 52100, Thailand – website – 4.6/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
3. Wat Chai Mongkhon – Wiangnuea Alley, Wiang, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.8/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
4. Baan Sao Nak – 57/1 Ban Sao Nak, Wat Pong Sanuk Nai Rd., Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.7/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
5. Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum – 109 Mueang Soi 13 Rd., Wiang Tang Kwei, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.7/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
6. Kad Kongta Walking Street – Kad Kongta Road, Wiang, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.3/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
7. Sop-Mhoei Arts&Crafts Center – Mhokeaw Rd., Sop-Moei, Lampang 52140, Thailand – website – 4.6/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
8. Sri Tripom’s Palace – Ban Hua Fai Tambon Nai Meaung, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.6/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
9. Nakhon Lampang Railway Station – Train Station Road, Wiang, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.4/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
10. Walking Street Lampang – Th Talat Gao, Lampang 52100, Thailand – website – 4.3/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
11. Thong Silp Arts and Crafts Centre – 51/5 Ban Tha Wang Tan, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.5/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
12. Lampang Elephant Conservation Center – Ban Xieng Lom, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52100, Thailand – website – 4.3/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
13. The Old House Museum – ดอนเมือง Tambon Wiang, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.3/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
14. Big C Supercenter Lampang – 49 Moo 5 – 21000, Lampang, Thailand – website – 4.1/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
15. Nongwah Municipal Park – Ban Thung Dong Mueang, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.2/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
16. Phrakanong Hin Kong – Ban Koh Kwang, Lampang 52130, Thailand – website – 4.3/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
17. Chae Hang Ceramic Museum – Ban Koh Kwang, Lapang, Thailand – website – 4.2/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
18. Wat Chang Lom – 40 Ban Dong, Tambon Wiang, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand – website – 4.4/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
19. Chae Son Waterfall – Pha Soet, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52130, Thailand – website – 4.4/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
20. Wat Phra Bat Pupha Daeng – 180 Moo 5, Lampang 52130, Thailand – website – 4.2/5 rating on TripAdvisor.
Here is a list of the top 10 reasonable hotels and 10 most reasonable Airbnb listings available in Lampang.
Hotels:
1. City Ratsada Hotel – 22 Soonthornvijit Road, Tambon Wiang, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $20 – 4.2/5 rating with over 500 reviews on TripAdvisor.
2. B2 Lampang Hotel – 334 Moo 2, Tambon Suchada, Muang Lampang District Lampang, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $15 – 4.3/5 rating with over 200 reviews on TripAdvisor.
3. Lampang Hotel – 350/35 Phaholyotin Road Suan Dok, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand. $25 – 4.2/5 rating with over 400 reviews on TripAdvisor.
4. Wiang Lakorn Hotel – 18/6 Thaharn Road , A.Muang, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $15 – 4.1/5 rating with over 200 reviews on TripAdvisor.
5. C2 Hotel Lampang – 2/2 Soi Mouaphan, Tambon Wiang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $20 – 4.3/5 rating with over 200 reviews on TripAdvisor.
6. Pin Hotel – 681/19 Sopngai, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $20 – 4.1/5 rating with over 200 reviews on TripAdvisor.
7. Baan Soontree Resort Lampang – 10 Moo 13 T.Sadmam, Lampang 52100, Thailand. – $30 – 4.4/5 rating with over 200 reviews on TripAdvisor.
8. Villa Rassada – 15/4 Chiang Mai-Lampang Road, Tambon Wiang, Mueang Lampang District, Lampang 52000, Thailand.- $30 – 4.8/5 rating with over 500 reviews on TripAdvisor.
9. The Riverside Lampang – 285 Moo-Four Chaimongkhon Road Lampang, Wiang, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $20 – 4.2/5 rating with over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor.
10. Topland Hotel – 33/3 Sunthornvijit Rd., Wiang, Lampang 52000, Thailand. – $30-40 – 4.2/5 rating with over 400 reviews on TripAdvisor.
Airbnb Listings:
1. Relaxing off-the-grid cottage in the forest – $20 per night – 5/5 rating with over 100 reviews.
2. Veganic Garden Homestay – $20 per night – 5/5 rating with over 100 reviews.
3. Lanna Style House with garden & mountain view – $25 per night – 4.9/5 rating with over 300 reviews.
4. 2BR Lovely Home in the City Center – $30 per night – 4.7/5 rating with over 100 reviews.
5. Cozy Home in the center – $25 per night – 5/5 rating with over 100 reviews.
6. Magnificent Villa with a private pool and mountain view – $80 per night – 4.9/5 rating with over 200 reviews.
7. MaePing Riverside Villa – $80 per night – 4.8/5 rating with over 100 reviews.
8. The Funniest House in Lampang – $40 per night – 4.9/5 rating with over 200 reviews.
9. Baan Chomphu Homestay – $25 per night – 4.9/5 rating with over 100 reviews.
10. Private Room in a Gorgeous Villa in Lampang – $60 per night – 4.9/5 rating with over 200 reviews.
Overall, I would give Lampang a solid 8 out of 10. The city has a lot to offer, from beautiful temples to delicious street food to affordable accommodation options. Though the language barrier may be an issue sometimes, the friendly locals and pristine scenery more than make up for it. I would highly recommend visiting Lampang for a peaceful and relaxing getaway experience in Northern Thailand.
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