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Route 2: Around the Bank of Wang River, Lampang
 

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.


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