Legend handed down for more than 1,400 years refer to this ancient town as Hariphunchai. Its first ruler was Queen Chamthewi who was of Mon extraction. In late 12th century, King Mengrai overran the town and subsequently integrated it into the Lanna Kingdom.

Today, Lamphun still retain its enchanting ambience of a small but old community. It is some 670 kilometres from Bangkok and only 26 kilometres from Chiang Mai. Located on the bank of the Kuang River, its attractions include ancient sites and relics as well as forests and mountains and delightful lakes. Lamphun is the most famous producer of longans.

Distances from Amphoe Muang to Other Districts:
Pa Sang 11 kilometres
Mae Tha 25 kilometres
Ban Thi 26 kilometres
Ban Hong 40 kilometres
Wiang Nong Long 45 kilometres
Thung Hua Chang 105 kilometres
Li 105 kilometres