Chiang Mai Trip Overview
A short and pleasant country drive from Chiang Mai Province takes you to neighbouring Lamphun Province, which was once the Haripunchai Kingdom. Lamphun is its capitol and also one of Thailand’s oldest cities, dating as far back as the 8th Century,. In fact, it pre-dates Chiang Mai by several centuries.
On this tour you will visit two of the finest and most significant temples in northern Thailand.
WAT PHRA THAT HARIPUNCHAI, from the 12th century, has two beautiful old chedis in the original Haripunchai style
and
WAT CHAMADEVI, dating back at least to the 10th century.
Another stop is made at the local market before heading back to Chiang Mai.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
A short and pleasant country drive from Chiang Mai Province takes you to neighbouring Lamphun Province, which was once the Haripunchai Kingdom. Lamphun is its capitol and also one of Thailand’s oldest cities, dating as far back as the 8th Century,. In fact, it pre-dates Chiang Mai by several centuries.
On this tour you will visit two of the finest and most significant temples in northern Thailand.
WAT PHRA THAT HARIPUNCHAI, from the 12th century, has two beautiful old chedis in the original Haripunchai style
and
WAT CHAMADEVI, dating back at least to the 10th century.
Another stop is made at the local market before heading back to Chiang Mai.
Itinerary
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Pass By: I Asia (Thailand) Co.,Ltd (City office), c/o SEA NET (Southeast Asia Corporation Limited, 4 Rama IX Soi 48, Khwaeng Suan Luang, Khet Suan Luang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10250, Thailand
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Stop At: Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Inthayongyot Road Nai Mueang, Lamphun 51000 Thailand
A Buddhist temple in Lamphun Province. The temple’s origins date back to the13th Century, although it is believed the central stupa was built by the king of Haripunchai in the 9th Century.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Wat Chamthewi Temple (Wat Ku Kut), Chamadevi Rd Nai Mueang, Lamphun Thailand
Another Buddhist temple that dates back centuries that has great historical significance. Its past, and its architectural style, makes for an important archaeological site.
Duration: 50 minutes
