Lamphun from Chiang Mai: Secret Temples, Longan Noodles & Meet My Rare Cats
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Hosted by
locals
Durations
9 Hours
Vehicle
Private Van
Free
Hotel Pickup
Hosted In
ไทย, English
Includes
Food, Transport, Ticket
I'll take you to the hidden ancient temples of Chiang Mai and Lamphun, a small but lovely historic city nearby. We'll also try longan noodles, a unique dish made with Lamphun's signature fruit. Last but not least, you'll get to meet my cats at my cafe, which are rare breeds from Thailand.
atGuay Tiew Moo Tun Lum Yai
Menu
Noodles with Braised Pork and Longans (Dry or with Soup)
Traditional-Style Noodle
2 Salapao (Chinese Steamed Buns) with 5 filling choices
Khanom Jeeb (Steamed Dumplings)
Lod Chong Puek (Green Rice Flour Droplets and Taro in Coconut Milk) or Lod Chong Tang Thai (Green Rice Flour Droplets and Muskmelon in Coconut Milk)
Longan Drink or Honey Lemon Drink
Remarks
Seasonality
All menu items are subject to seasonal availability.
Allergies/Restrictions
Please always inform your Local Expert of your food allergies and dietary restrictions.
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Itinerary
07:30
Meet up at hotel lobby (in Chiang Mai area)
08:00
Start at Wat Pha Dang. The 600 year-old temple is located on a small hill. You can see beautiful architecture here and this is one of the best viewpoints for cityscape.
08:30
Head to Wat Umong.
08:45
Arrive at Wat Umong. This 700 year-old temple is unique with its ancient tunnel and Lanna-style paintings.
09:45
Visit 600-year-old Wat Ram Poeng. It's famous for one of the most beautiful architectural details in Chiang Mai. We'll see its iconic chedi in circular shape with a hole for Lanna-style Buddha image.
10:30
Meet my lovely cats. They are of Khao Manee breed, one of the five species of Thai cats. Khao Manee cats are rarely seen in nature. They are all white and have yellow or blue eyes, some of them are even odd-eyed. My cat cafe is the only place in Chiang Mai where you can meet them.
11:30
Go to Lamphun for our LocalTable lunch.
12:30
When in Lamphun, we can't miss longans. Among all the longan dishes, there's a restaurant that serves a surprising delight like Braised Pork Noodles with Longans. You'll get to find out how they taste as well as other great dishes.
13:30
Visit Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, the most revered temple in Lamphun.
14:30
Visit Wat Phra That In Kwaen, a temple situated on a cliff. Enjoy the golden architectural gem and beautiful scenery.
15:30
Head back to Chiang Mai.
16:30
Arrive at your hotel safely.
Price Conditions
Transportation fares are included.
Admission fees are included.
Meals are included.
Why this trip?
*Explore forgotten temples in Chiangmai area. *Have a private time with one of the most beautiful type of Thai cats. *Have a good experience to try local lunch in Lumphun province. *Visit most famous temples in Lamphun.
Things to prepare for the trip
Wear polite dress. Not Wear shorts or mini skirt because we are going to the temple.
Meeting Point
Hotel Pickup
- Hotel Pickup in Chiang Mai Area