KAMPHAENGPHET
How to Get There
Car
From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong and Sing Buri and then proceed along Highway No. 1 to Kamphaeng Phet, a total distance of 358 kilometres.
Bus
Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok’s Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.
About Kamphaengphet
Kamphaeng Phet is an old important historical area, prosperous since the Dvaravati period. It was the location of many ancient cities. The city wall has been described as “being old, strong, and perfect and the most beautiful in Thailand”.
In 1916 it was changed from Kamphaeng Phet Town to Kamphaeng Phet Province. Now it has become a center for historical tourist attractions because there are many ancient ruins built from literate in the “Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park,” which has been registered as a world heritage site by UNESCO since December 12, 1991.
Kamphaeng Phet is famous for both its culture and natural offerings. More than 700 years old, this province has a renowned historical site and a varsity of artifacts. Nestling among several natural parks, it is also called a park city. Tourists should not miss out on kluai khai - a kind of banana - which is a famous export product of the province.
Kamphang Phet is the important city more than 700 years ago which the capital city situated in left site of the Mae Nam Ping (Ping River). In The past, local village called Kamphang Phet as " Cha Kang Laos " or " Nakhon Chum "
Place attraction
Amphoe Mueang
1. Kamphang Phet Historical Park
Major features of Kamphang 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 Trueng some 18 kilometres from the town to the southwest. Services from the Tourist Centre are available, the centre itself being located some 5 kilometres from town on the Kamphaeng Phet-Phran Kratai route.
2. Banana Market (Talat Kluai Khai)
This market is on the Kamphaeng Phet-Nakhon Sawan highway at Km.343. Scores of roadside stalls display and sell both raw and ripe Kluai Khai (a type of bananas).
3. Meaping rever
Amphoe Khlong Lan
1. Khlong Lan National Park
The park headquarters is near the Khlong Lan waterfall about 60 kilometres from 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.
2. Mae Wong National Park
The Mae Wong National Park forms the 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.
3. Klong mod deang village Locate 30 km from town
Klong Mod Deang Lake
Klong mod deang cave
KLong moddeang village
Klong moddeang farm
Map Of Kamphaengphet provinces
