Lamphun is one of the northern provinces of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are Chiang Mai , Lamphang and Tak. Lamphun is in the Ping River valley. Lt is surrounded by mountain chains , with the Thanon Thong Chai Range in the west and the Khun Tan Range in the east of the province. lt is some 670 kilometres from Bangkok and 26 kilometres from Chiang Mai. There are a variety of attractions in lamphun province including monasteries,archeological sites and natural attraction. For example, Wat phra That Hariphunchai , Hariphunchai National Museum , Phra Nang Chamthewi Statue , Suthewa Ruesi Statue , Wat Chamthewi or Wat Ku Ku , Tham Luang Pha Wiang , Mae ping national park. The most well-known event in Lamphun is the Song Nam Phra That Hariphunchai , which dates back to olden times. Held to celebrate the province's principal religious site, it takes place in May. Another event is the Longan Fair in August which is designed to promote this hugely popular fruit. There are the beautifully decorated longan parade and longan contests. Kaeng khae, a spicy curry consisting mainly of vegetables with chicken, frog, fish or snails.