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 The Elephant Conservation Centre
Is attached to the Veterinary Section of the Northern Timber Work Division of the Forestry Industry Organization and is the first centre in Thailand to train elephants for the forest work.
The Centre is located in Ban Tung Kiewn, Amphoe Hang Chat, on Lampang-Chiang Mai Highway 32 kms. from Lampang. At the centre, the elephants' activities such as bathing, working, log pushing, etc., are held for show. In addition, the centre has provided elephant riding tourist route.
Doi Khuntan National Park
Is located within Lampang and Lamphun, has an area of 225 square kilometers and an altitude of 1, 272 meters. Access to the park is possible by taking Lampang - Lamphun highway and branching off at km. 47 for 18 kms., but the easiest way is by train to Khuntan station. The Doi Khuntan area was first explored early this century when German engineers were excavating Thailand's longest tunnel (some 1.3 kilometers) on the Bangkok - Chiang Mai railway line. The main trail climbs from Khuntan station to park headquarters and bungalows belonging to the State Railways, a missionary part and the Royal Forestry Department.
Camping sites are also available. Campers must bring their own tents and the camping equipment.
Kiu Lom Dam and Reservior
It is located about 37 kms. from the township area on Lampang - Ngao Highway where a left turn is to be made at Km. 623-623 through another 14 kms. to the dam site. The dam is under the administration of the Royal Irrigation Department, open to the public everyday from 06.00 - 18.00 hrs. but no accommodation provided. Another mean is from the private sector whose bungalows and pleasant rafts tour are available for visitors who wish to explore natural surrounding.
Chao Pho Pratu Pha Shrine
This shrine is located 50 kms. from Lampang township area on the right hand side of Lampang - Ngao Highway. It is a big spirit shrine housing the statue of Chao Pho Pratu Pha (The spirit ruling the area of Pratu Pha) highly revered by Lampang inhabitants. The shrine was constructed in commemoration of a brave soldier who was the right hand man of a king of Lampang who was killed in a battle by the Burmese enemies at this Pratu Pha Pass.
Tham Pha Thai Forest Park
Lies at kilometer 665 on the Lampang - Ngao Road and hosts a big Buddha image and colourful stalagmites.
Chae Son National Park
Covers areas in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Chae Son, Amphoe Muang Phan. Travel along Lampang - Wag Nua Road, turn left at km. 58-59 and take another 17 kms. Attractive spots are Hot Water Well, Namtok Chae Son, and Namtok Mae Mon. For Detail information please contact the National Park Division, Royal Forest Department, Tel. (662) 579-0529, 579-4842.
Doi Luang National Park
Covers areas of Lampang, Phayao and Chiang Rai. The main attraction in Lampang area is Namtok Wang Kaeo one of the most beautiful waterfall in Lampang, with water
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