Why Lampang in Thailand is worth a visit (and it's best kept secret)
The third stop on our travels was Lampang - a quick 9 hour train ride away from Ayutthaya. It's not the most touristy of places, but it's got a lot of natural beauty around it as it's nestled right in the heart of Northern Thailand. This post covers: how we got to Lampang from Ayutthaya where we stayed Kad Kong Ta street market day trips we took how much we spent overall impressions Psst, this is the secret place Getting there We booked a special express train from Ayutthaya that cost 504 baht each. You do go around the houses a bit, but the views are really worth it. You go through a few national parks, which I think were called Wiang Kosai and Mae Wa, where you pass beautiful lush green mountains and rivers. You actually get a free meal on the train too, like you would on a plane, but it wasn't my cup of tea. It was some kind fish in curry sauce - so that made the loo smell very pleasant for the rest of journey. Still for a £11.00 journey, you can...