The main horse carriages stands are in front of 1 the Old city Hall. (ศาลากลางจังหวัดลำปางหลังเก่า) You can ride a horse carriage northwards to Thipchang Road which used to be the central business road, at reach Thipchang Road and you will see Vihara of 2 Wat Khatuekchiangmun, (วัดคะตึกชียงมั่น) installed by combining all the Lanna Vihara in Wat Khaturkchiangmun. The Vihara was constructed in the Lampang style temple architecture which emphasizes wooden vihara and tiered roofs.
Keep riding along Thipchang Road, turn left at the South Wang River to the end of the road and you’ll arrive at 3 Clock Tower (ห้าแยกหอนาฬิกา). Many tourists are interested in taking pictures with horse carriages and Clock Tower. Go straight the Boonyawart Road, (Boonyawart was the name of the last Chao Muang (ruler) of Lampang.), you’ll see 4 Wat Suandok, (วัดสวนดอก) built in 1947 A.D.The vihara was built in 1947 A.D. with exquisite interior decoration in Central style. Form Wat Suandok, the road continues to 5 Wat Boonyawartworavihara, (วัดบุญวาทย์) at central Wiang. The old name was Wat Klangwiang. It was restored many times and was renamed. In 1915 A.D., this wat was changed into the original monument by King Rama VI. It was used in the ceremony for drinking the oath of allegiance which was the ceremony to show loyal.
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