The main horse carriages stands are in front of 1 the
Old city Hall. (ศาลากลางจังหวัดลำปางหลังเก่า)
You can ride a horse carriage northwards to Thipchang Road which
used to be the central business road, at reach Thipchang Road and
you will see Vihara of 2 Wat Khatuekchiangmun, (วัดคะตึกชียงมั่น)
installed by combining all the Lanna Vihara in Wat Khaturkchiangmun.
The Vihara was constructed in the Lampang style temple architecture
which emphasizes wooden vihara and tiered roofs.
Keep riding along Thipchang Road, turn left at the South
Wang River to the end of the road and you’ll arrive at 3
Clock Tower (ห้าแยกหอนาฬิกา).
Many tourists are interested in taking pictures with horse
carriages and Clock Tower. Go straight the Boonyawart Road,
(Boonyawart was the name of the last Chao Muang (ruler) of
Lampang.), you’ll see 4 Wat Suandok, (วัดสวนดอก) built in 1947 A.D.The vihara was built in 1947 A.D. with
exquisite interior decoration in Central style. Form Wat
Suandok, the road continues to 5 Wat Boonyawartworavihara, (วัดบุญวาทย์) at central Wiang. The old name was Wat Klangwiang. It was
restored many times and was renamed. In 1915 A.D., this wat
was changed into the original monument by King Rama VI. It
was used in the ceremony for drinking the oath of allegiance
which was the ceremony to show loyal.
Route 2: Around the Bank of Wang River
Start at 1 the Old City Hall, (ศาลากลางจังหวัดลำปางหลังเก่า)
get a ride northwards (Northern Wang River) and cross 2
Ratsadapisek Bridge, (สะพานรัษฏาภิเศก) built with concrete of the celebrated bridge in the
reign of King Rama V. In 1950 A.D., the wooden and iron bridge was
in disrepair and was restored as a concrete and iron bridge. The Kai
Kau (white cock) and the Garude Luang symbol is placed on the pillar
of the bridge. During World War II, the bridge was painted so that
it would not be bombed.
After crossing Ratsaddapidek Bridge, turn left at the
corner (Western Wang River) to Jarernprathes Road and go straight
ahead for 500 meters and you will see 3 Witchanaree School (ร.ร.
วิชชานารี) on your right. Opposite the school is Saintword
Hospital, built in 1931 (before World War II). Go ahead to the end
of Jarernprathes Road, turn left and cross 4 Pattanapaknuea
Bridge (สะพานพัฒนาภาคเหนือ)
to Southern Wang River. Pass through the Khelang Nakhon Park and
turn left to Thakhaunoi Road. Then turn left to Boonyawart Road, go
along the road pass through 5 Clock Tower (ห้าแยกหอนาฬิกา)
and return to Thipchang Road where you will see 6 Thedsaban
Muang Lampang Park (สวนสาธารณะเทศบาลเมือง)
in the center of the crossroads. After riding to the Southern Wang
River you will finally reach the Old City Hall of Lampang again.
Route 3: Around the Bank of Wang River to Tambon Soptui
Start at 1 the Old City Hall, (ศาลากลางจังหวัดลำปางหลังเก่า)
ride eastwards on Boonyawart
Road for 500 meters, then turn left and cross 2 Khelang
Bridge (สะพานเขลางคื)
to Northern Wang River, you will arrive at Tamaho Road. Go straight
ahead about100 meters, turn left and you will reach Radpattana Road
which was built in the period of teakwood trading with Myanmar. Many
wooden houses were constructed and one of them was 3 Ban
Saonak (บ้านเสานัก).
Nak in the Northern dialect means Huge like many teakwoods.The huge
teak is supported by 116 square teak pillars.
Go right to Jarernprathes Road, go straight ahead and you
will reach the turning point. After you turn left at the turning
point and cross 4 Ratsadapisek Bridge, (สะพานรัษฏาภิเศก) you will
arrive at the old China market which used to be the business area
for Chiana people. Good were transported by boat through Wang River.
You will see the ancient building, named 5 Kadkongta
Buildings. (อาคารกาดกองต้า)
It shows the prosperous trade around the bank of Wang River. Between
Jarernprathes Road and Wianglakon-Wangkhar Road, you can see the
view along the bank of Northern Wang River and Southern Wang River.
Along Wianglakorn Wangkhar Road before reaching the traffic
circle, you will see 6 Ban Bombay (บ้านบอมเบย์) on your right. The general officer of Japan, Chimo Naga,
used to stay in Bombay House during World War II. After Japanese
emperor signed to admit defeat in war, Thai government declared the
peace and the Hara-kiri was made by Japanese generals in Lampang in
order to show their loyalty. Then, go straight ahead and turn left
towards 7 Thailand Radio Broadcasting Station. (สถานีวิทยุกระจายเสียงแห่งประเทศไทย)
It was once Samosornlakorn Sport Club and was also a racecourse in
the reign of King Rama VI and VII, Samosornlakorn Sport Club had
once been the Japanese army situation.
Leaving Thailand Radio Broadcasting Station, go straight
ahead and you will see on your right hand. After turning right into
Thakhaunoi Road, After turning right into Thakhaunoi Road, you will
see 8 Wat Srirongmuang, (วัดศรีรองเมือง)
built in the 5th reign. At that time, Lampang was the
central teakwood. This Wat was the one proceed route of the reign of
King Rama VII in 1926. In World War II, the Burmese army had ever
been in this Wat. Wat Srirongmuang was constructed in Burmese style
which is noticeable in the wooden vihara’s rood and tiered roofs.
The outstanding structure was exquisite, decorated with colorful
mirrors and teak woodcarving by priming with black lacquer before
covering it with gold leaves.
Next to Suren Road, through 9 Ban Praya Suren, (บ้านพระยาสุเรนทร์)
who was the first governor of Lampang, The major industry on Suren
Road was 10 the old sawmill. (โรงเลื่อยจักรเก่า)
This sawmill had the wooden machine to transform wood and was once
the place for an air raid warning. At present, Lampang Wanachai
company has taken care of it. About 800 meters from the turning
point on Suren Road, you’ll arrive at 11 Lampang Railway
Station (สถานีรถไฟสครลำปาง)
at Tambon Soptui. This station was opened on April 1, 1916 A.D.
which was Thai New year at that period, and has been conserved as
heritage until now. The main railway station of Lampang that
connects with 3 of the northern railway routes, is at Tambon Soptui,
Amphoe Maung. In accordance with the development of Lampang, the
suburb area is developed to be urban area (Muang) and many buildings
and houses are constructed.
