Lamphun is the oldest province of the North of Thailand, originally called “Nakhon Hariphunchai” or Haripunjaya. In 657, Ruesi Wasuthep gathered the Mengkhabut clansmen, who were of Mon extraction, to build the city between two rivers: the Ping and Kuang. When the settlement was finished the Ruesi or hermit asked the daughter of the Lawo City’s king, named “Chammathewi”, to rule the city.
Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai Woramahawihan is on Inthayongyot Road located in the middle of downtown, surrounded by four roads in four directions: Attharot Road in the north, Chaiyamongkhon Road in the south, Rop Mueang Road in the east, and Inthayongyot Road in the west, about 150 metres from the City Hall.
There are many interesting monuments in Wat Phrathat Hariphunchai as follows:
Entrance Gate Before entering the temple, visitors will pass the entrance gate in an ancient style of the Si Wichai or Sri Vijaya period, made of brick and mortar, with elaborate decorations. It is composed of layers of roofs. In front of the gate, a pair of enormous sculptured Singha, animals like lions in ancient literature, are situated on a one-metre-high base.
Wihan Luang After passing the gate, visitors will see a large wihan called “Wihan Luang” – a large image hall with a balcony and with both front and rear porches. It is a place to hold a merit-making ceremony and perform religious duties every Buddhist holy day.
Phra Borommathat Hariphunchai located behind the Wihan Luang, houses a golden reliquary containing the relics of the Lord Buddha’s hair. The chedi is situated on a redented lotus base with torus mouldings. Next to the square lotus base, there is a round 3-tiered chopping base supporting the bell body which is surmounted by a throne with redented corners. The pagoda looks quite similar to Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai.
Saphan Tha Chomphu or Tha Chomphu Bridge and known among the locals as Saphan Khao – the white bridge. It was constructed in 1919 under the supervision of H.R.H. Prince of Kamphaeng Phet. The white railway bridge, measuring 87.3 metre long, is the landmark of the field near the Khun Tan Tunnel and was built of reinforced concrete, unlike other usual steel railway bridges that are flexible and more durable to vibration. Unfortunately, as the period of construction was during wartime, steel was hard to be procured. Thanks to excellent calculation and supervision, the bridge can still be used today. The Tha Chomphu Bridge spans over the Tha River and is located in the middle of an open field on the Bangkok – Chiang Mai route. The train will reach the bridge approximately 1 hour before arriving in Chiang Mai early in the morning. The scenic surroundings in the open suggest that the train has passed beyond the undulating mountains and is approaching its destination. Driving for sightseeing is available.
Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom . It is the largest temple in Amphoe Li, situated in Phrabat Huai Tom Karen village, about 10 kilometre At the entrance of the temple, the statue of Phra Khruba Chaiyawongsa Phatthana , a famous monk in the North is situated. There is also a Phrathat, which is decorated beautifully.
Huai Tom village is one of the famous villages of Lamphun. There are hand-woven cotton fabrics in ancient Karen pattern., and some earn their living by making handicraft, weaving cloth, making necklaces, or silverware as an in-house industry.Karen handmade products are available at shops around Ban Huai Tom.
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