Lamphun
Posted On Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at at 11:25 PM by Wintertime
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 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.Lamphun has the legendary dated back by about 1,400 years. This ancient town was formerly called Hariphunchai.The first ruler was Queen Chamthewi who was of Mon extraction. In late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and later on integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom. Lamphun city is only 26 kms from Chiang Mai and should be a part of the travel program. It has ancient temples and Thai culture as well as several handmade items such as silk and cotton fabrics, native clothes, wood carving, etc. Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans.   |
