Lamnamkok National Park

Chiang Rai Province


Dating to 2002, this is one of Thailand’s youngest national parks. The area is home to waterfalls and, most notably, a hot spring. The latter is a short walk from the park headquarters, while longer excursions require a guide. The headquarters are about 3km west of Ban Ruam Mit.


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1. Pha Soet Hot Spring

0.83 MILES

The hot water from this natural spring has been redirected into a communal pool; for a more private experience, rooms are also available (50B to 80B). Ban…

2. Tham Tu Pu & Buddha Cave

8.42 MILES

Cross the Mae Fah Luang Bridge (located just northwest of the city centre) to the northern side of Mae Nam Kok and you’ll come to a turn-off for both Tham…

3. Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park

8.48 MILES

In addition to a museum that houses one of Thailand’s biggest collections of Lanna artefacts, this vast, meticulously landscaped compound includes antique…

4. Oub Kham Museum

9.74 MILES

This slightly zany private museum houses an impressive collection of paraphernalia from virtually every corner of the former Lanna kingdom. The items,…

5. Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong

9.87 MILES

King Mengrai, Chiang Rai’s founder, first surveyed the site for the city from this peak, just west of contemporary Chiang Mai’s centre. The Lanna-style…

6. Wat Phra Kaew

10.28 MILES

Originally called Wat Pa Yia (Bamboo Forest Monastery) in the local dialect, this is the city’s most revered Buddhist temple. The main prayer hall is a…

7. Wat Phra Singh

10.44 MILES

This temple dates back to the late 14th century, and its oldest surviving original buildings are typical Northern Thai–style wooden structures with low,…

8. Market

10.44 MILES

Chiang Rai's main market for fresh produce. It's busiest in the morning.