Ban Hong
is the site of a 1,400-year-old community dating back to the
Hariphunchai Kingdom. Located some 40 kilometres to the
south of Lamphun, it offers a scenic and delightful vista of
green fields and mountains. It also has several old temples
built in admirable indigenous style, e.g., Wat Phra Chao Ton
Luang with its 600-year-old Buddha statue, Wat Pa Puai and
Wat Dong Rusi. The later two temples both maintain
100-year-old Ho Trai (scripture halls) built with wood in
delicate patterns. Some of the natural attractions in the
district include Tham Luang Pha Wiang, a cave some 15
kilometres south of the district town. Inside the cavern are
oddly-shaped stalactites. There are accommodation facilities
for tourists in the district town.
