Rating: 3.2/5 (6 votes)

Operating day: Daily

Operating time: 08.00 - 17.00

Admission Fee: Adult 200 Baht Child 100 Baht 

 

A major place for relaxation in Lampang is the Chae Son National Park, which is located in Mueang Pan district area. It can be reached by taking Highway No.1035 taking a left turn at Km. 59. A further 17 kilometre is a lush forested and mountainous region with a 73-Celsius hot spring over rocky terrain, providing a misty and picturesque scene particularly in the morning. There are bathing facilities for health purpose.

 

One kilometre away is a clear, cool brook where tourists can take a dip in water fed by the 6-level Chae Son waterfall originating from winding brooks and streams flowing through high mountains. There are accommodations and camping areas for visitors.

 

By Car From the provincial stadium, follow the Lampang-Hang Chat Road (old route) and turn right at the Ban Nam Thong T-junction to go along Highway 1147 (Lampang-Huai Peng-Mueang Pan route) for around 55 kilometre.

 

Then, turn right to Highway 1287 (Mueang Pan-Chae Hom route) for around 2 kilometre and turn left to Highway 1252 (Khuang Kom-Pang Faen) for another 11 km. Finally, turn left to the park and go on along the Ro Pho Cho Road for another 3 kilometre before reaching the park’s headquarters.

 

From Lampang town, take Highway 1035 (Lampang-Chae Hom route) and turn left at around Km 58 to go along Highway 1287 which heads for Amphoe Mueang Pan. Then, turn right at the T-junction to take Highway 1252 (Khuang Kom-Pang Faen route) for around 11 kilometre and turn left to the park. Follow the Ro Pho Cho Road for another 3 kilometre before arriving at the park’s headquarters.

 

From Chiang Mai, take Highway 1006 via Amphoe San Kamphaeng and switch to the San Thuai Kaeo-Ban Mae Kampong Road past Ban Pa Miang before reaching the park’s headquarters.

 

By Bus The bus service on the Lampang-Chae Son Line is available on Talat Kao Road, during from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. A charter bus service is available.