Wang Huea Reservoir
Wang Huea ReservoirWang Huea Reservoir, or known as “Lampang Sea” in another name. Lampang Sea is located between Amphoe Muang- Amphoe Mae-Ta, not far from Highway road, and easy to travel to. This reservoir has a beautiful scenery, surrounded by mountains. If visiting in late rainy season (early winter), you will see fog floating at the hill level, the cool air flowing, providing a comfortable atmosphere suitable for a picnic, and a nature contemplation. Lampang people call the reservoir “Lampang Sea”, because by geography Lampang is in the Northern region of Thailand, which is hundred kilometers from the sea area. The reservoir is therefore named Lampang Sea. Also, the name is the trick for attracting the visitors to visit the place as well.Wang Huea Reservoir was constructed to store water during the drought season. It is a small reservoir, which can retain water no exceeding than 50 million cubic meters. The water is aimed for planting crops, preserving marine animals, and using as tourist attraction. Lampang people usually go there to relax themselves, admiring beautiful scenery, learning fishermen’s life styles. Wang Huea Reservoir is one of the most important sites of Lampang province.The reservoir provides food-beverage kiosks, both on land, and on water. There are a variety of menus. The special one is the tasty dishes of Local Thai Northern Region, which you can choose to dine on the ground or on the floating raft. Each of the dining spot allows different atmosphere, customized upon the visitor’s preference. If dining on land kiosk, you will appreciate the vast landscape surrounding the water. If dining on the floating raft, you will have a chance to observe abundant marine lives in the reservoir.Indulging yourself with local food, while contemplating beautiful mountainous landscape is such a great relaxation.As for transportation, Wang Huea Reservoir is 18 kilometers away from Lampang town. Take Highway no. 11 (Following the route: Den Chai-Prae) until reaching Pa Lad 3-way junction. Then drive straight for around 1.5 kilometers. Next, take a U-turn (which is a Lampang inbound way). Before reaching the nearest bridge, turn left, and go straight for 1 kilometer. Before reaching Wang Huea Reservoir, in Lampang town, there is a two-row seat bus for back-forth drive to the site, costing around 200-300 Baht.
