✨🛕 Lampang travel plan for 4 days and 3 nights — the city of horse carriages and cafes

Lampang, a charming northern city, is filled with charm, boasting ancient temples, cozy cafes, natural hot springs, and chic art galleries. It's perfect for those seeking a slower pace and a true Lanna experience. 🐎 ⸻ 🗓️ Day 1: Welcome to Lampang – Horse-drawn Carriage Tour / Kad Kong Ta / Chic Café 📍 Morning • Arrive in Lampang 🚗 • Begin your trip with a classic activity: “Horse-drawn Carriage Tour of Lampang” 🐎✨ Pass by the old town along the Wang River, ancient wooden houses, and important temples like Wat Pong Sanuk. 📍 Afternoon • Stop by the charming Aftertaste Café & Bakery 🍰, a warm, minimalist cafe serving homemade cakes and aromatic beverages. • Stroll around Kad Kong Ta, an old street filled with European and Lanna architecture. Perfect for taking chic photos 📸 📍 Evening • Stop for authentic Northern Thai cuisine at Krua Rachana Farm 🌶️ • Return to your accommodation in the city, The Riverside Guesthouse ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: Beautiful Temples – Art – Chic Cafes 📍 Morning • Depart for Wat Phra That Lampang Luang 🛕, the province's most important landmark. This temple boasts a stunning ancient chedi, featuring authentic Lanna art. You'll also find the rare "upside-down shadow of the chedi" in the Viharn Luang (Royal Temple)! • Take photos with the golden pagoda sparkling against the clear sky 💛 📍 Afternoon • Head to the warm and welcoming Burps Café ☕, a small, minimalist cafe in white and gray tones with comfortable seating and delicious homemade cakes 🧁 Recommended menu items: Matcha Latte, Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake 🍰 • Then, stop by to admire contemporary art at Seri Art Gallery (Earth & Fire) 🎨 This cool gallery showcases ceramics and modern art from local artists. The atmosphere is shady and there's a small cafe corner to enjoy a cup of coffee. ☕ 📍 Evening • Return to the city for an evening stroll along the Wang River, then grab a delicious meal at Long Jim New York Pizza. ⸻ 🗓️ Day 3: Nature & Hot Springs 📍 Morning • Drive to Chae Son National Park 🌿 (about 1.5 hours from the city). The highlight is the "Chae Son Hot Springs" ♨️, a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by trees and mountains. Popular activities include: “Boil eggs in the hot springs” 🍳 The water is just the right amount of hot, and there’s also a footbath for relaxing. • Hike along the nature trail to the incredibly beautiful and shady “Chaeson Waterfall” 🌊 📍 Afternoon • Stop by a coffee shop near the park, Chaeson View Café, for a cup with mountain views. ☕ • On the way back, stop by the Thanabodee Ceramic Museum to see the process of making the famous Rooster Cup 🐓, a Lampang specialty. 📍 Evening • Return to the city for a relaxing break. 🗓️ Day 4: Morning Café – Souvenirs – Departure 📍 Morning • Check out of your accommodation Then, stop by another must-visit coffee shop, Burps Café or Boon Pan Café. • Buy Lampang souvenirs like chicken cups, woven fabrics, and local sweets. 🛍️ 📍 Afternoon • Return with smiles and memories of this warm, small city. 💛 Lampang is a city you can visit in any season. It's a slow, leisurely experience with a unique charm. With old temples, small cafes, contemporary art, and beautiful, peaceful nature, it truly feels like home. 🥰 #LampangTravel #LampangTrip #LampangIsVeryCold #LampangTravel #SlowLifeTrip #BurpsCafeLampang #WatPhraThatLampangLuang #SeriArtGallery #EarthAndFireLampang #ChaeSonHotSpring #AftertasteCafe #NorthernTravel #LampangReview #LampangCafe #LampangJourney #SlowTravelButVeryHappy #TravelPlan