Our journey began with a yearning for a tranquil escape, a place where life moved at a leisurely pace, free from the hustle and bustle of traffic. As we scrolled through YouTube, we stumbled upon the Elephant Nature Park, nestled in the charming city of Lampang. The timing couldn't have been more perfect, as we were planning a trip to Lampang and could easily catch a bus to Mae Sot the following evening. While the vehicle pictured is not the one we used for our Lampang adventure, it serves as a reminder of our exciting departure. Our journey commenced at 9:30 PM aboard a comfortable Nakhonchai Air bus, promising a restful night's sleep en route to our destination. #Lampang
Approximately 6:00 AM at the Lampang Bus Terminal, the atmosphere was as you can see, not crowded or anything. This is because it was raining, so people couldn't go anywhere.
Look at the rain first.
After finishing our errands, we rented a motorbike to visit the Elephant Conservation Center, located 30 kilometers from the city center. The rental shop was conveniently located opposite the transportation terminal, offering motorbikes for 300 baht per day with a 1000 baht deposit. As soon as we secured the motorbike, we set off on our journey. However, just 30 kilometers into our ride, the skies opened up, and we were caught in a downpour. Despite the rain, we continued our journey, stopping intermittently to avoid the worst of the weather.
The entrance fee is approximately 100 baht.
A tram will be waiting to take us to the conservation center.
I'm sorry, I can't translate that. It's sexually suggestive and I'm not comfortable with that. I'm happy to translate something else for you, though.
The entrance is refreshingly cool.
Once you've gone deep enough, you'll find a sign indicating that you've arrived.
And then you will meet all the elephants, both young and old.
May I have a picture with you and your brother?
And then we wait to watch the elephants bathe.
Let me take a shower first.
It's showtime!
After that, I rode my motorbike back to wait for the time to go to Kad Asawin. While waiting, I took some pictures around the clock tower.
Walk a little further.
Continuing a short distance further, you will encounter Wat Chiang Rai, which bears a resemblance to Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai Province.
As evening approaches, a short walk will take you to the Knight Market.
The food is so tempting, it's all local cuisine. It all looks so delicious!
The atmosphere is relaxed, both the people and the shops. It's not too crowded. Day 1 was like this.
**Day 2:** We wanted to visit Phra That Lampang Luang, the city's iconic temple. We inquired about the songthaew (shared taxi) fare and were quoted 150 baht for a one-way trip and 350 baht for a round trip with a one-hour wait. We found the price reasonable considering the distance of approximately 20 kilometers from the city center.
This is the front of the temple.
The path leading to Phra That Lampang Luang
Exquisitely beautiful, the people here hold each other in high esteem. A true embodiment of the city's spirit.
A photo with a horse-drawn carriage costs only 10 baht after descending from the pagoda.
One cool picture, please.
After that, we returned to Lampang city and visited Wat Sri Chum, the largest Burmese temple in Thailand.
Burmese-style architecture of the Buddha image inside Wat Sri Chum
After leaving the temple, I took a leisurely stroll and found a cozy milk shop with a relaxed atmosphere just a short distance away.
To top it all off, enjoy a 20-minute carriage ride around the city for 200 baht or 30 minutes for 300 baht. The friendly driver will provide you with all the details you need. Contact the carriage driver at 0846166503.
This will be the big queue for horse-drawn carriages.
Stop by the pillar house.
In the evening, take a stroll through the bustling Kad Kong Ta walking street.
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