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The Elephant Conservation Centre Is attached to the Veterinary Section of the Northern Timber Work Division of the Forestry Industry Organization and is the first centre in Thailand to train elephants for the forest work. The Centre is located in Ban Tung Kiewn, Amphoe Hang Chat, on Lampang-Chiang Mai Highway 32 kms. from Lampang. At the centre, the elephants' activities such as bathing, working, log pushing, etc., are held for show. In addition, the centre has provided elephant riding tourist route.

Doi Khuntan National Park Is located within Lampang and Lamphun, has an area of 225 square kilometers and an altitude of 1, 272 meters. Access to the park is possible by taking Lampang - Lamphun highway and branching off at km. 47 for 18 kms., but the easiest way is by train to Khuntan station. The Doi Khuntan area was first explored early this century when German engineers were excavating Thailand's longest tunnel (some 1.3 kilometers) on the Bangkok - Chiang Mai railway line. The main trail climbs from Khuntan station to park headquarters and bungalows belonging to the State Railways, a missionary part and the Royal Forestry Department.
Camping sites are also available. Campers must bring their own tents and the camping equipment.

Kiu Lom Dam and Reservior It is located about 37 kms. from the township area on Lampang - Ngao Highway where a left turn is to be made at Km. 623-623 through another 14 kms. to the dam site. The dam is under the administration of the Royal Irrigation Department, open to the public everyday from 06.00 - 18.00 hrs. but no accommodation provided. Another mean is from the private sector whose bungalows and pleasant rafts tour are available for visitors who wish to explore natural surrounding.

Tham Pha Thai Forest Park Lies at kilometer 665 on the Lampang - Ngao Road and hosts a big Buddha image and colourful stalagmites.

Chae Son National Park Covers areas in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Chae Son, Amphoe Muang Phan. Travel along Lampang - Wag Nua Road, turn left at km. 58-59 and take another 17 kms. Attractive spots are Hot Water Well, Namtok Chae Son, and Namtok Mae Mon. For Detail information please contact the National Park Division, Royal Forest Department, Tel. (662) 579-0529, 579-4842.