Lampang, Administrative province in northern Thailand
Lampang is an administrative province in northern Thailand that covers forested mountains and valleys through which the Wang River flows. Villages along the riverbanks feature wooden houses beside temples with multi-tiered roofs, while fields stretch toward the hills.
The territory joined the Lanna Kingdom when King Mengrai expanded his rule southward in 1292. The region later served as a trading hub for caravans moving between the northern mountains and the central plains.
The name means Great Peg and refers to the wooden posts traders once hammered into the ground to secure their caravans. Residents still practice craft traditions, especially in the workshops on the outskirts where families shape clay using techniques passed down through generations.
The river offers a way to explore the landscape, while mountain roads in the south have steep curves and require slow driving. Afternoons tend to be hot, so morning or late afternoon outings work better.
Among the temples across the province, one features a white rooster guarding its entrance, an unusual figure in Buddhist settings. Local carpenters make replicas of this symbol, which villagers keep as good luck charms.
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