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Kamphaeng Phet

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  • Kamphaeng Phet National Museum
    3 stars

    This museum contains the usual collection of artefacts, Buddhas, terracotta and odds and ends, many of which were unearthed in the immediate surrounds. Not a standout museum, but if you're in Kamphaeng Phet, you may as well take a look.

  • San Phra Isuan
    2 stars

    Situated in front of the Provincial Office, this shrine has a sandstone base upon which stands a bronze cast of the God Shiva. The original is displayed in the Kamphaeng Phet National Museum. During the reign of King Rama V, the hands and head of the statue were stolen by a German tourist who took ... read more

  • Kamphaeng Phet Historic Park
    4 stars

    This large park stretches to the north of Kamphaeng Phet within the city walls and also further north in a separate enclosure. The closest entrance is beside the city pillar shrine at the northern end of town. When compared to the historical park at Sukhothai, the first thing you'll notice is the ... read more

  • Khlong Lan National Park
    3 stars

    The highlight of 300 sq.km Khlong Lan National Park is the 95m, nine level, cascading Khlong Lan Falls, which can be reached from the park headquarters. A lesser attraction is Kaeng Ko Roi -- a set of minor rapids. If you're interested in overnighting in the park, there is park accommodation ... read more

  • Municipal Park
    3 stars

    In the centre of Kamphaeng Phet, bordering the riverside in front of the Chakungrao Riverside Hotel is a municipal park teeming with cycling machines, weights, jogging tracks, basketball and keep-fit classes. It's well worth a peek in the early evening as it seems that half the town is there! You ... read more


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