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.
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The
most well-known event in Lamphun is the Song Nam Phra
That Hariphunchai which dates back to the olden times.
Held to celebrate the province's principal religious site,
it takes place in May.