Ancient City of Hariphunchai Top Sights and 4 Mini Food Tour

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About this activity

What we’ll do:

Start your day with a 7:00 AM hotel pick-up, followed by a scenic 1-hour drive to visit Khun Tan Tunnel, once the longest railway tunnel in Thailand, and a perfect photo spot.

Continue to the charming White Bridge before enjoying a relaxed brunch.

Explore Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and then visit Hariphunchai National Museum.

Then lunch, and visit Wat San Pa Yang Luang and Ku Chang Elephant War Shrine, with more local bites along the way.

End with stops at the Queen Chamathewi Monument and Wat Chamadevi, then return to Chiang Mai, arriving at your hotel around 4:00 PM.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–9
Audio guide: German, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Written guide: German, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Thank Me Later Co., Ltd.

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Brunch

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop

Itinerary

Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center

15 min

Meeting point: Starbucks (MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center) at 7:15 AM. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can check in and start on time.
Doi Khun Tan National Park

one hour

Visiting Kun Tan Tunnel at Doi Khun Tan National park.
Khun Tan Tunnel

30 min

Visit Khun Tan Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in Thailand (approx. 1,352 meters). Surrounded by forest and fresh mountain air, it’s a quick stop that’s great for photos, a short walk, and a bit of Thai railway history.
The Tha Chomphu White Bridge

30 min

Stop at Tha Chomphu White Bridge, a local Lamphun landmark with classic character and gorgeous river views. It’s a perfect quick walk-and-photo moment—and our guide will explain the history and the little details most visitors miss.
Wat Phra That Hariphunchai

one hour

Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is Lamphun’s most important temple—and one of Northern Thailand’s true cultural highlights. Centered around a magnificent golden chedi believed to enshrine a sacred Buddha relic, the temple combines elegant Lanna architecture with a calm, beautifully maintained atmosphere. It’s the kind of place that feels both meaningful and memorable: peaceful to visit, impressive to photograph, and perfect for anyone who wants a more refined, authentic experience beyond the usual tourist stops.
Hariphunchai National Museum

one hour Admission included

Hariphunchai National Museum is the best place to understand Lamphun beyond the temples. The exhibits take you through the ancient Hariphunchai Kingdom with beautifully displayed Buddha images, stone inscriptions, terracotta pieces, and archaeological finds from the region. It’s calm, air-conditioned, and thoughtfully curated—perfect for a refined cultural stop that adds real meaning to what you’re seeing at Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and around town.
Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue

15 min

Visit the Phra Nang Chamathewi Monument, a landmark honoring Lamphun’s iconic queen and the origins of the ancient Hariphunchai Kingdom. It’s a great photo stop—and our guide will bring the history to life with the local version of the story.
Wat San Pa Yang Luang

30 min

Wat San Pa Yang Luang is one of Lamphun’s most beautiful Lanna-style temples—elegant, detailed, and quietly impressive.
Ku Chang-Ku Ma

30 min

Ku Chang looks simple at first—but it holds one of Lamphun’s most fascinating legends from the Hariphunchai era. We’ll visit briefly, and our guide will explain the surprising history behind it (and why locals still pay respect here).
Wat Chamthewi Temple (Wat Ku Kut)

45 min

Wat Chamadevi (also called Wat Ku Kut) is one of Lamphun’s most atmospheric temples—and it comes with a seriously good story. The grounds are quiet and local, with old brickwork, shady trees, and a peaceful “step back in time” feeling. It’s a beautiful stop if you want something historic, less crowded, and full of character—perfect for travelers who love culture with a calm, authentic vibe.
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center

one hour

Drop-off back to Starbucks Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you're not in the pick-up areas, please wait in front of Starbucks Maya Shopping Mall at 7.00 AM.

End point

If you're not in the pick-up areas, please wait in front of Starbucks Maya Shopping Mall at 7.00 AM.

Pickup points

Free pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai Old Town (the square area on the map), Chang Klan Road, Haiya, Nimman Road, Jed Yod, Hussadhisawee Road, Chang Moi, Charoen Prathet Road.

No pick-up around the airport, Hang Dong, San Sai, Saraphi, Pa Dad, Pa Tan, Doi Saket, and 2 km outside the old city.