3 Days 2 Nights Chiang Mai + Sukhothai + Phitsanulok.
Highlight of the trip.
Visit Lampang Luang Temple where once the Emerald Buddha housed here + enjoy the horse carriage to go around Lampang city + Visit World Heritage site at Sri Satchanalai and Sukhothai Historical Park + Pay homage to the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand " Pra Buddha chinnaraj " Visit the Flok Museum and the Buddha image foundry to see how the Buddha statues made.
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Itinerary.
Day 1 : Chiang Mai + Lampang Luang Temple + Horse Carriage + Sri Satchanalai Historical Park.
8.30 Depart from Chiang Mai City to Lampang Province. On the way, visit Phra that Lampang Luang, one of the most beautiful temple in Lampang Province cover with gold plates. This temple is very important as the temple where once it used to replace the Emerald Buddha during his journey to Chiang Mai. The Emerald Buddha is the only one in the world. It's always known as the most sacred and precious Buddha image of Thailand which now housing in The Grand Palace or Wat Pha Kaew ( Wat Prasri Rattana Sadsadaram ) in Bangkok. See the beautiful old mural painting on the wooden wall of the Nam Tam Hall in the main building. After that continue and take the Horse carriage around Lampang city to see places such as market, temples and local life. Lunch in the local restaurant and then heading to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park. The park has been registered by UNESCO as the World Heritage the same as Sukhothai World Heritage and historical Park. Inside the historical park area there are many temples and old buildings such as Wat Chang lorm ( The temple with the elephants supported around the base) Wat Chedi Ched Thaew ( The temple with the seven rows of Chedis ) and Wat Nang Phaya ( The temple of the queen ). After the trip in Sri Satchanalai World Heritage Historical Park, one of the World Heritage with the lovely site before heading to Sukhothai.
Overnight at Sukhothai : Sukhothai Treasure Resort & Spa., Sukhothai.
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Day 2 : King Ram Kamheang Museum + Bikking in Sukhothai Historical Park + Sri Chum temple.
After breakfast visit King Ramkamheang National Museum. See the tools and stuffs from the ancient time. After get the information, it's the time to enjoy with the bike ride and go around Sukhothai World Heritage and historical Park to admire the great capital of the fist Siam Kingdom. There are many ancient temples and old building in the park such as Wat Mahathat, Wat Sa Si, Wat Phra Phai Luang for you to access by biking. Biking is the best way to enjoy and explore very corners in the area of the Historical Park. Feel the cool breeze against your face while riding around the park and enjoy taking photos. After that visit the inner area, it's time to go a bit further out of the Historical park to see the biggest Buddha Image of Shukhothai. You might hava a chnce to see him before in the postcards about Thailand. Heading to Wat Si Chum is one important temple in Sukhothai. Right outside from the main entrance, you can see the main building with the face of the Buddha through the main door. Walking closer, you can see a huge Subduing Mara Buddha Image named “Achana” which means the talking Buddha. The Buddha can talk by the monks or the ancient king to thier people or the warriors and soldiers before the battale to cheer them up or even teaching the people to be a good people. See the graceful design of the Buddha image and taking photos challenge to get him in your photos. After that continue the bike ride back to the shop and return the bike before heading to the hotel in Phisanuloke.
Overnight at Phitsanuloke : Yodia Heritage hotel / Equivalent. .
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Day 3 : Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat temple in Pitsanuloke + Folk Museum + Buddha Image Foundry.
After breakfast, check out and heading to Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat, the most sacred temple in Pitsanuloke with the shrine of King Naresuan the Great who set us free form the invasion of the Burmese. In the temple area you will see the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand called Phra Buddha Shinnarach in a beautiful and gracefull design of Sukhothai art. Walking around the temple area to see more Buddha images as well as enjoy taking photos. After that visit Folk Museum of S.MAJ.DR. Tawee Phim Buranakhate where you can see some of the tools and toys in the past as his collection and turn to the Folk Museum for the public and the new generation to learn. Near by the Folk Museum, there's a Buddha images Foundry from S.MAJ.DR.Tawee as well. Here you can see the process how to found the Buddha Images after that start the journey back to Chiang Mai.
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The price : 13,800 THB/person (Private tour only. Minimum 2 persons.)
Pick up time : 8.30 am. At hotel lobby.
Tour duration : 3 days 2 nights
Type of the trip : Private tour only. ( Minimum 2 persons to start the trip)
Arrange to service by : Chiang Mai Tour Center only.
Tour includes.
- Private transportation. (Toyota Commuter Van or similar with a/c )
- An English speaking guide.
- All entrance fees as mentioned in the program.
- Drinking water and refreshing towel in the van.
- Hotel accommodation for 2 nights and meals as mentioned in the program.
Tour does not include.
- Other expenses during the trip.
- Tickets for entering the Tiger Kingdom cages, Monkey center, Snake farm and Crocodile farm.
- Tipping.
- Airline ticket
- Soft drinks and Alcohol drinks.
- Accommodation on last night.
What should you wear and bring on this trip ?
- A Camera.
- A cap or a hat.
- Sun glasses.
- Sun lotion.
- Insects spray.
- Sandle or flip-flops.
- Appropriate clothes for visitting the temples. No tank top or spaghetti straps. Pants or skirts below the knees are needed.
What will you get from this tour?
1. You will visit Lampang Luang Temple, the most important temple for Lampang people.
2. You will enjoy the horse carriage around Lampang area to see the city and local life.
3. You will visit Sri Satchanalai Historical Park, one of the World Heritage Historical site to see the old temples.
4. You will visit King Ramkamheang Historical Park, the World Historical Park by bike and see many old temples around.
5. You will see the biggest talking Buddha Image dates back from Ayuttaya period.
6. You will see the most beautiful Buddha image of Thailand in gold " Phra Buddha Chinnaraj".
Weather tips!
November - February.
During the winter in Thailand, the temperature is between 5 - 12 degrees Celsius / 41 - 54 degrees Fahrenheit. You should come prepared with appropriate clothing. This is the best time for traveling in Thailand, due to the nice and cool weather. The landscape is covered with blooming flowers and lush vegetation which makes the bio diversity of birds and wildlife plentiful.
March - May.
This is summer time, the temperature is between 28 - 33 degree Celsius / 82 - 91 degrees Fahrenheit. The hottest time of the year is April, when temperatures can reach as high as 43 degree Celsius / 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring something light and thin to wear. Hat, sun glasses and sunscreen is recommended.
June - October.
This is the rainy season, the temperature is between 18 - 25 degree Celsius / 64 -77 degrees Fahrenheit. An umbrella or rain coat are recommended. Flip flops or thongs are the best shoes to wear during these months.
Why should you select Chiang Mai Tour Center as your service provider?
1. Our staff works with responsibility from their hearts. They are punctual, sincere, friendly and fun.
2. We have been serving tourists for the past twenty years with utmost dedication.
3. We treat you as our family member with love and care.
4. We have child friendly staff members working in our company.
5. Our pricing is reasonable and provides good value for your cost.
6. We are spontaneous and flexible in our programming.
7. We are promt in attending to the needs of our clients.
