Lampang province

Places to go in Lampang province
Lampang
Than Thong Waterfall
Wang Kaeo Waterfall
Wang Neua
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang

The symbol of Lampang -- bizarrely, perhaps -- is a horse and carriage, and indeed the eponymous provincial capital is the only town in Thailand still using this method of transport.

Lampang was once known as Kukutthanakorn, or City of the Roosters. The name was derived from a local legend that describes a visit by the Lord Buddha. Beforehand, the god Phra Indra was worried that the locals would not wake up in time to give him alms, so he created a white rooster to crow at dawn. This explains why you'll pass a statue of a huge white rooster in the centre of town as you take the inevitable tour in your horse and carriage.

The province has a wide range of sights to see, including several sprawling national parks, a baby elephant training centre and historical temples built in both the Burmese and Lanna styles.