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.
Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:
Pa Sang 11 kilometres
Mae Tha 25 kilometres
Ban Thi 26 kilometres
Ban Hong 40 kilometres
Wiang Nong Long 45 kilometres
Thung Hua Chang 105 kilometres
Li 105 kilometres
