Half day Lamphun

              Lamphun ( Formerly Hariphunchai) is amongst the oldest cities in Thailand and predates Chiangmai by several centuries. The chronicles tell how some hermits wished to establish a city and invited Queen Chamadevi from Lopburi to be the first ruler.

            Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai which has two beautiful old Chedis in the Sri Lanka style. The main Viharn, a large structure containing the Phra Chao Thongtip Buddha and several smaller images, was rebuilt in 1925. Afterward to Wat Chamadevi, dating back at least to the 10^th century.  The pagoda has a square shape like the revered  Bodhgaya in India. Standing Buddha images gesturing the giving of blessings are situated in the niches on each receding tier. Legend has it that Prince Anantayot and Prince Mahantayot .sons of the warrior queen , ordered the pagada to house their mother’s ashes. Later the top of the pagoda was broken and lost.  Another stop is Hariphunchai National Museum, contains a good display that includes some excellent examples of Hariphunchai art. (closed on Monday and Tuesday)

Return back to Chiangmai.

Visiting activities:

** Wat Phra That Hariphunchai

** Wat Wat Chanadevi  ( Wat Ku Kut )

** Hariphunchai National Museum

Tour included:

** Escort licensed guide

** Private air conditioning van

** Admission fees as per program

** Drinking water and cool towels

** First class insurance for travel accident