Chalerm Prakiat Lampang province + Ceramic Museum + Baan Ta, local fresh market. Chiang Mai Tours
Hlighlight of the trip.
A trip in a day to Lampang with Floating Temple, Chalermprakiat Temple on the lime stone mountain. Overlook the view from the floating temple with the wonderful pictureque. Visit the ceramic museum as Lampnag is the famous produding good quality ceramics. Visit the fresh local market where the locals sell whatever they find from the surrounding in the jungle.
Activites
Pick up from your hotel at 8.00 am. And heading to Lampang province. Heading to the magnificent floating temple known in Thai as “ Chalermprakiat Temple ” or “ Phu Pha Dang Temple ” by the locals. The temple which float high on the lime stone mountain. Temple started in 2004 and finished in 2015. The temple was built the commemorate of Kung Rama 4 th of Rattanakosin dynasty’s 200th anniversary. We must navigate an 800 meters climb through iron stairs some as steep as 35 degree angles to reach to the pagodas. However it is worth to climbing up. You are going to feel fresh with the lovely view above. After the floating temple, lunch in the local restaurant for you to fill in your energy. Then visit to Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum is a museum in Lampang, which was established by Phanasin Dhanabadeesakul whose ancestors were the first group that built a ceramic factory in Lampang. The museum shows many pieces of ceramic artworks of course, production zones. At production zones you will see how those ceramic bowls are made. After that all Lampang is known as town of ceramic. Those popular chicken patterned bowls are also based in Lampang. There are many exhibitions of them at the museum. According to the information chicken patterned ceramic bowls were started about 60 years ago. At first when Ruamsamakkee Factory the first ceramic factory of Lampang was established production wasn’t launched easily. As there weren’t hi-tech industrial machines. However chicken-patterned bowls have been popular. Later even Ruamsamakkee Factory was closed Dhanabadee Factory was established instead. Still chicken patterned have been best sellers. There patterns have been developed. The production has been modernized. Everything has been better and better. You will learn their history through real bowls, photos, texts, and cute figures. There are also a souvenir shops. Therefore if you want to purchase some chicken patterned bowls for yourself, just get inside and choose your favourite ones. On the wat back to Chiang Mai stop by Baan Ta fresh local market with the local people who find the fresh vegetables herbs and things they could find from the surrounding to survive. Then heading back to Chiang Mai with safe and sound.
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The price : 3,800 THB/person (Private tour only. Minimum 2 persons.)
Pick up time : 8:30 am. from the hotel lobby.
Tour duration : Daily from 08:30 am. - 05:00 pm.
Type of the trip : Private tour only. ( Minimum 2 persons to start the trip)
Service provided by : Chiang Mai Tour Center only.
Tour includes.
- All entrance fee as mentioned in the program.
- Private Transportation.
- Lunch.
- Drinking water in the vehicle.
- Refreshing towels in the vehicle.
- An English speaking guide.
- Free Accident Insurance. ( Names, Nationalities as well as passport numbers are needed.)
Tour does not includes.
- Soft drinks and Alcohol drinks.
- Tipping during the tip.
- Your own expenses during the tip.
- Optional tours.
On the trip what to bring.
- A Camera.
- Sun glasses.
- Sun lotion.
- Insect spray.
- A cap or a hat.
- A jacket or long sleeves. ( The weather on the top can be cold, especially in Winter)
- Walking shoes or comfy shoes for walking.
What will you get in this tour?
1. You will see the floating temple, Chalermprakiat Temple on the lime stone mountain.
2. You will walk up for the visit to the temple
3. You will see the beautiful view and the lovely cool breeze from the mountain.
4. You will visit the ceramic museum ( Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum)
5. You will visit Baan Ta Fresh Local Market
Remark
What should you wear on this trip?
- Comfortable clothes for walking.
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Weather tips!
November - February.
During the winter in Thailand, the temperature is between 5 - 12 degrees Celsius / 41 - 54 degrees Fahrenheit. You should come prepared with appropriate clothing. This is the best time for traveling in Thailand, due to the nice and cool weather. The landscape is covered with blooming flowers and lush vegetation which makes the bio diversity of birds and wildlife plentiful.
March - May.
This is summer time, the temperature is between 28 - 33 degree Celsius / 82 - 91 degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest time of the year is April, when temperatures can reach as high as 43 degree Celsius / 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring something light and thin to wear. Hat , sun glasses and sunscreen is recommended.
June - October.
This is the rainy season, the temperature is between 18 - 25 degree Celsius / 64 -77 degrees Fahrenheit. An umbrella or rain coat are recommended. Flip flops or thongs are the best shoes to wear during these months.
Why should you select Chiang Mai Tour Center as your service provider?
1. Our staff works with responsibility from their hearts. They are punctual, sincere, friendly and fun.
2. We have been serving tourists for the past twenty years with utmost dedication.
3. We treat you as our family member with love and care.
4. We have child friendly staff members working in our company.
5. Our pricing is reasonable and provides good value for your cost.
6. We are spontaneous and flexible in our programming.
7. We are promt in attending to the needs of our clients.
