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forms a border between Kamphaeng Phet
and Nakhon Sawan and covers an area of about 894 square
kilometres. Most of the land is rich in various types of
plants. Along the Khlong Lan-Umphang route passing through
the park's area, which leads up to the mountains, are several
viewing points between Kms. 81 to 115. At Km. 102 is a beautiful
road-side waterfall. Other falls within the park include
the Mae Krasa, Mae Liwa and others. To visit
these attractions tourists need to go on foot and overnight
in the jungle.
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covers an area of some 300 square
kilometres over mountain ranges to the west of the province.
The highest peak is about 1,400 metres. Of mainly virgin
jungles, it is the source of several streams which flow
into the Ping River.
The park headquarters
is near the Khlong Lan waterfall about 60 kilometres from
the town on the route to Khlong Lan district (highway no.
1117). Attractions within the park include the 95-metre
high Khlong Lan Fall with scenic surroundings, and the Khlong
Nam Lai Fall, a 9-level cascade and located off Highway
no. 1117 at Km. 35 and 10 kilometres further on. The Kaeng
Ko Roi (off highway No. 1117 at Pong Nam Ron intersection)
is a group of rock formations jutting out of the stream
looking somewhat like all islands. Visitors can camp overnight
within the park.
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is on the Kamphaeng Phet-Nakhon Sawan highway at
Km. 343. Scores of roadsides stalls display and sell both
raw and ripe Kluai Khai (a type of bananas).
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is a large temple situated on a high hill. Its main
chedi of Ceylonese style is in the middle of the yard but
its top part is broken down. The base is adorned with 68
half elephants between which are Bhoti shaped designs. There
are also traces of demon and female dancers figures remaining. Apart from these
temples, there are also several ancient sites on the east
bank of the Ping River, including Wat Arwat Yai, Wat Kalothai
and Phra Ruang Road.
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is believed to have been constructed during
both the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. With laterite
walls, it has a square-shaped principal Chedi with arches
on four sides. In front of the Ubosot are ornamental lions
and Naga figurines.
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located to the north of Wat
Phra Non and has similar pond and bathroom facilities as
its neighbour. Walls on the four sides are of laterite materials
with an entrance also made of laterite. A Mondop structure
houses Buddha statues in four postures-walking, sitting,
standing and reclining in the Sukhothai artistic style.
Today only the statue in the standing posture still remains.
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is fenced in by laterite walls on four
sides. At the front of the temple are a square-shaped pond,
bathrooms and an ancient floating pavilion which is supported
by a large laterite column. The entire column was cut out
in one single piece from its source and measures 1.1 meters
on each side and 6.4 meters in height, the largest such
stone in the country. A lion sculpture and Sema stones (boundary
stones) can still be discerned. The large Wihan which once
housed the Reclining Buddha has crumbled entirely.
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is a temple situated in the center of Muang Nakhon
Chum featuring a Burmese-style Chedi. To the south is an
Ubosot housing several Sukhothai-style and Ayutthaya-style
bronze Buddha statues. The Chedi itself is believed to originally
have been a Sukhothai-type structure, its style having been
altered during a restoration work financed by a wealthy
Burmese about a century ago.
Another ancient
town is Muang Traitrung. It was built by King Chaisiri of
Chiang Rai who fled invading enemy in 1542 B.E. (circa 999
A.D.). Today most of the structures are in disrepair with
only ruins of Chedis and ramparts. The town is about 18
kilometres from Kamphaeng Phet on the Kamphaeng Phet-Khlong
Lan road.
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Located in Kosampi Nakhon sub-district, the park ocupies an area Tak's
Pradang and Wang Chao forests and Kamphaengphet's Khlong Wang Chao and
Khlong Suan Mak forests.
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Located in Tambon Kosampi, Lan Dok Mai Tok of Kosampi Nakhon
sub-district and Tambon Na Bor Kham, Song Tham, Nakhonchum or Amphoe
Mueang. Linked with Kanna and Kew Yao mountains, Khao Sanam Priang
Wildlife Sanctuary enjoys not only fertile pinery, fern forests, but
also a large variety of wildlife. With 1.5 km. trekking route, it is
worth visiting. For camping tour, a written note must be sent to the
department of forestry in advance. No accommodation, but camping site
is available, contact tel. 0 5555 6157 or 0 2562 0760.
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is an ancient town on the west bank of the Ping
River. Its 2-3 metre-high earthen walls run along the waterway.
It is in this area that the famous religious tablets of
Kamphaeng Phet have been discovered. Within the city walls
are a couple of ancient sites such as the Kamphaeng Pom
Thung Sethi located on Phahonyothin Road just before
entering the town. It is part of the laterite fortifications
83 metres long and 6 metres tall.
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is the site of the palace located to the
north of Wat Phra Kaeo with a square earthen wall. Surrounding
the walls on three sides are moats with a pond in the middle.
There are no standing structures remaining today.
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Second in size to Wat Phra Kaeo is Wat Phra That.
Here the principal Chedi is built of mixture of laterite
and bricks with a 15-metre wide sqaure base. The style is
of Kamphaeng Phet architecture.
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is a large royal temple in town centre
near a site believed to have been a palace. The temple itself
was used on important city events and had no monks in residence.
Major features include the principal Chedi with lion-adorned
base and a round Chedi with elephant-adorned base. There
are also other Chedi of different bases and remains of several
chapels. lts boundary is marked off by laterite walls.
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mark the boundary
of the rectangular town area, measuring 300-700 metre wide
and 2,200 metre long.
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Major features in the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
include archaeological remains of ancient sites such as
Muang Chakangrao to the east of the Ping River, Muang Nakhon
Chum to the west and Muang Trai Trung some 18 kilometres
from the town to the southwest. Services from the Tourist
Centre are available, the center itself being located some
5 kilometres from town on the Kamphaeng Phet-Phran Kratai
route.
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nearby
is made up of groups of Central Region applied architectural
style structures. There are exhibitions on the local history
with replicas of the city, lifestyle and urban and hill
tribal customs and traditions. It also displays the development
of Kamphaeng Phet votive tablets and other resources. The
museum is open daily. For more in formation, call (055)
722341.
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located on Pindamri
Road in Muang district, houses ancient objects and other
antique art articles from various eras found in the provincial
town. These include sculptured and earthen designs, heads
of Buddha statues, traditional celadon products, sculptures
of demons and celestial and human beings used to decorate
Chedi bases or Wihans. It is open Wednesday - Sunday from
9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. More information at Tel: (055) 711570.
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