In April of each year, much like the entirety of Thailand, Lampang throws a HUGE Songkran Festival. With entire roads shut down for the water fight and events occurring each night at the large mall, Central Plaza, you can party from dusk to dawn very easily.
In the month of November, Thailand celebrates Loi Krathong Festival. Lampang has a huge Loi Krathong festival along one of the main streets near the Clock Tower that lasts several days. On the true full moon, you can release a krathong into the river and watch the fireworks.
Also in November, there is the Mae Moh Festival. This festival’s main component are thousands of wild Mexican sunflowers that bloom each year along the hillsides.
In the Month of December, the local Sports/PE Institution is home to the Winter Festival. With events occurring each night, countless food stands, rides and games, it’s truly fun for the whole family.
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Farrah
I’d so love to visit Thailand again someday; I haven’t been back there in over a decade! Thanks for putting this together! :]
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
A decade?! I hope I get to go back soon. Thailand is just so wonderful!!! Thank you for reading.
Travelling Tam
I’m ashamed to admit that I missed Lampang when I went to Thailand and in fact I hadnt even heard of it but it looks like there is so much to do. And the food! Oh my goodness Thai food is some of the best in the world!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
It’s not a common location so I’m not surprised you missed it! The main attraction would be the floating temples but even those tend to get missed by many. THE FOOD. It’s missed so much! Thank you for reading!
Chrissy K
Such an informative guide to Lampang. I would love to visit. Thank you for this great post. Pinning so I have this guide when I visit!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you so much! It was fun writing about my “home” in Thailand! Glad you enjoyed it!
Lekha C
I had never heard of Lampang up until now. I will add this to my Southeast Asia itinerary! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
It’s such a hidden gem in Thailand. I’ve noticed so many travelers going to just the main “travel” cities and I’m hoping this will get more travelers to explore other parts (wishful thinking)! Thank you for reading!
Camille
I hope this pandemic will be over very soon so we could all travel safely. Thanks for sharing this. I would love to try that gelato!
josypheen
Wowza what an epic post!
I have to admit, i have never heard of songthaews – that sounds like a cool way to get around town. It’s kind of mad that they have such a diverse range of ways to get around from songthaews to horse drawn carriages!
I love the look of all the temples and there is soooo much to do near Lampang. It looks like you had a blast there!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Songthaews were all the rage (until I got a motorbike). They weren’t too expensive either which was nice! Lampang is in such a great location and I love it so much that I just want everyone to go check it out 🙂 thank you for reading!!!
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Christmas in Thailand, what a dream!! I’ve been wanting to explore the Christmas markets in Asia, so I’m so glad I have this advice. Not to mention the fresh food market sounds so delicious!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
My first Christmas was weird being in Thailand, but this past Christmas was quite special!!! I really love experiencing holidays in other cultures! Thank you for reading!
alexbooze
I would love to spend Christmas in Thailand! I have yet to go to Asia, but it is on my dream bucket list 🙂
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I really hope you’ll get to visit one day! It is actually pretty fun experiencing big holidays like Christmas abroad. It’s fun to see how different cultures celebrate the same holiday!
Patricija
There should be a warning before reading this post that coffee is needed before reading hehe 🙂 Love it!
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Sorry! I’m such a coffee drinker that I didn’t even think about it! The coffee in Thailand truly is AMAZING!