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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES IN LAMPANG

Wat Pong Y ang Khok
Wat Pong Yang Khok
Hang Chat District
Lampang is a pleasant province where students are surrounded by educational institutes, beauti- Wat Pong Yang Khok is an ancient temple located near the
ful nature, peaceful style of living compared to a big city, art and cultural tourist attractions. campus where the story of Nan Thipchang, a legendary folk

Students can do many activities in Lampang city such as visiting temples, art and cultural muse- hero from Lanna history, is told. There is an ancient gorgeous ar-
chitectural vihan of Phra Mae Chao Chamdhevi (Camadhevi)
ums, learning the living style of the local community, supporting local business, shopping at having a Purana-ghata painting and a masterpiece of ancient
trendy styled shops and malls, They can have parties and hang out at entertainment venues. mondop.

The shuttle bus service is provided from the university to those places. It is a place of modern
and conservative culture and lifestyle growing beautifully together. So students have a choice
to live and learn. There is a route for students to choose as following: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang
Ko Ka District
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is an important temple
of Lampang province There are many valuable antiques
and the ancient building layout which was a design of
old Lanna style found. Moreover, this temple shows an
architect from the golden Lanna era which still exists
nowadays.

Wat Pong Sanuk Nua
Wat Pong Sanuk Nua
Mueang District
A medium size temple located on Mae Wang Riverside. There
are significant architecture and community activities so this
temple received the Asia-Pacifc Heritage Award for Cultural
|Heritage Conservation (Award of Merit) from UNESCO

Wat Phra Kaew Don Ta o
Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao
Mueang District
It is an ancient temple in Lampang built 1,300 years ago.
The temple was decorated in Lanna and Burmese designs. A
museum exhibits antiques and pictures of annual customs
and activities of Lampang city