Nov
27
2009

Lamphun / Thailand

Legend handed down for more than 1,400 years refer to this ancient town as Hariphunchai. Its first ruler was Queen Chamthewi who was of Mon extraction. In late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom.

Today, Lamphun still retain its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670 kilometres from Bangkok and only 26 kilometres from Chiang Mai. Located on the bank of the Kuang River, its attractions include ancient sites and relics as well as forests and mountains and delightful lakes. Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans.
Source: TAT

Book your Thailand hotels and Thailand resorts accommodation

Deals & Discounts for all Thailand hotels and resorts reservations from Luxury Hotels to Budget Accommodations.

  • Book your Lamphun hotels and Lamphun resorts at Thailand Hotels
  • Book your Lamphun hotels and Lamphun resorts at Thailand Hotel Deals
  • Book your Lamphun hotels and Lamphun resorts at Luxury Hotels Thailand
  • Book your Lamphun hotels and Lamphun resorts at Cheap Hotels Thailand
  • or find more Lamphun hotels and Lamphun resorts at Hotel in Thailand
  • The easiest and fastest way to find your hotels and resorts accommodation in Thailand. Special promotion Thailand hotels and resorts up to 75% off, instant confirmation. Find and book your hotels and resorts accommodation in Thailand with us!. Get best room rates and great deals!

    Hariphunchai National Museum

    Displays and exhibits include historical development and archaeological items found in Lamphun. These include prehistorical human skeletons and objects of arts from the Dvaravati, Hariphunchai, Lanna and Rattanakosin periods. A chamber in devoted to a collection of inscription stones in Mon and Lanna scripts.

    Located on Inthayongyot Road almost opposite Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is the Hariphunchai National Museum. Displays and exhibits include historical development and archaeological items found in Lamphun. These include prehistorical human skeletons and objects of arts from the Dvaravati, Hariphunchai, Lanna and Rattanakosin periods. A chamber in devoted to a collection of inscription stones in Mon and Lanna scripts. Another displays ancient utensils, Lanna indigenous arts and carvings.

    The museum is open on Wednesday-Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m..

    Open all references in tabs: [1 – 9]

    No Comments »

    RSS feed for comments on this post.

    Leave a comment

    You must be logged in to post a comment.



    Entries (RSS) | Comments (RSS)
    © 2009-2024, Thailand Hotels | Hosted by Of-Cour.se! (iXpress.me) and Name.ly using 100% renewable energy | Sign in | Sign up