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Introducing Lamphun
This quiet town, capital of the province of the same name, lies southeast of Chiang Mai on the banks of Nam Mae Kuang.
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Best visited as a day trip from Chiang Mai, Lamphun was, along with Pasang, the centre of a small Hariphunchai principality (AD 750–1281) originally ruled by the semilegendary Mon queen, Chama Thewi. Long after its Mon progenitor and predecessor Dvaravati was vanquished by the Khmer, Hariphunchai succeeded in remaining independent of both the Thais and the Khmer.
The enthusiastically run museum is a good place to learn about this quiet town’s venerable history. The ancient and vibrant working temple of Wat Phra That Haripunchai is a must see, and August is a lively time to visit Lamphun and sample the fruits of the surrounding fields at its longan festival.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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