Lampang Walking Street

Market

Lampang's main hub of activity is Thanon Talad Kao, a heritage street of merchant houses that turns into a lively walking street on weekend evenings.

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Lampang Walking Street essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191
Neighbourhoods

Exploring Lampang Walking Street

The main hub of activity in Lampang is Thanon Talad Kao (aka Kad Kong Ta), often called the Walking Street because it is closed to vehicles on weekend evenings.

The street’s history stretches back to the 19th century, during the reign of Rama V, when Thai, Chinese, Burmese and British teak merchants built substantial homes near the banks of the Wang River. The houses amply display the architectural styles of the many ethnicities that lived together here; the road’s name simply means ‘Old Market Road’, a nod to its former role as a street of commerce. Many remnants of those different cultures are easily spotted as you stroll leisurely down the path.

The best time to visit is between 18:00 and 22:00 on Saturday or Sunday, when the bustling activity takes place. Plenty of stalls offer tasty (and cheap) food, a plethora of handmade crafts, antiques and souvenirs such as T-shirts and Lampang ceramics. Traditional musicians also perform on weekends, so even if you don’t spend a baht you can hear some authentic Thai music.

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Weather & Climate near Lampang Walking Street

Climate

Tropical climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1067 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 14° - 30° 22° 5 mm - - 0.6 m/s - -
February - 16° - 33° 24° 8 mm - - 0.8 m/s - -
March - 19° - 36° 28° 19 mm - - 1.1 m/s - -
April - 23° - 37° 30° 56 mm - - 1.4 m/s - -
May - 23° - 35° 29° 164 mm - - 1.0 m/s - -
June - 24° - 33° 28° 124 mm - - 1.1 m/s - -
July - 23° - 32° 28° 122 mm - - 1.1 m/s - -
August - 23° - 32° 27° 165 mm - - 1.0 m/s - -
September - 23° - 32° 27° 210 mm - - 0.8 m/s - -
October - 22° - 31° 26° 142 mm - - 1.0 m/s - -
November - 18° - 30° 24° 44 mm - - 0.7 m/s - -
December - 14° - 29° 22° 8 mm - - 0.7 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

Lampang Walking Street: Getting There & Need to Know

Reach it on foot or by local transport from anywhere in the city; it lies east of the city centre on Thanon Talad Kao.

  • What is it? The main area to walk, shop and eat in Lampang.
  • Opening hours: 18:00 - 23:00, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Entrance fees: No charge.
  • Address: Thanon Talad Kao (Kad Kong Ta).