Divided into two sections, Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park is located in the township area. The archaeological sites in the ancient city of Kamphaeng Phet is now under the renovation by the Fine Arts Department.

Open Daily: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Admission: 50 Baht.

Kamphaeng Phet National Museum
located behind Wat Phra Kaeo, the museum officially opened in early 1970. It contains objects d 'art and archaeological objects of various periods from pre-historical times to the present, from all over Thailand, in addition to archaeological items from around the region.

Open Weds - Sun: 9.00am -4.00pm
Admission: 20 Baht.

Wat Phra Kaeo
This important monastery is situated in the heart of Kamphaeng Phet City. Its walls are made of whole slabs of round sand stone laid parallel to the city walls. All structures within the monastrey are made of sand stone and it is presided over by a large pagoda of Sri Lankan style.

Wat Phrathat
This is the second largest monastery located within the city wall, just east of Wat Phra Kaeo. It is presided over by a pagoda built of sand stone and bricks, surround by a Vihara with sand stone walls having a gate on each side. The construction is classical Kamphaeng Phet style.

Sam Phra Isuan
This shrine is situated behind the Provincial Court. The structure is of square sand stone base with 1.5 meters high floor and a staircase. On the Chook Chee pedestal there is a bronze of Isuan God, cast during the period of Governor Chaowas Sudlapha.

During the reign of King Rama V however, a German tourist to Kamphaeng Phet secretly removed the head and hands of this idol and brought them to Bangkok in 1886. The Ruler of Kamphaeng Phet notified Bangkok about the incident and H.M. the King had personally requested the return of the head and hands.

A replica was cast and graciously given as a replacement, which is now displayed in the Museum of Berlin, West Germany.

The City Pillar Shrine
Built by King Woraman during the Sukhothai Period. It is highly respected by Kanphaeng Phet residents.

Wat Chang Rop
This is a big monastary on a hill having a large pagoda located in the centre of the courtyard. The pagoda is "supported" by 68 half-bodied elephants. This monastary has sand stone walls and is of early Ayutthaya or late Sukhothai architecture.

Wat Phra Si Ariyabot
This monastery is locally called "Wat Phra Yuen". It is fronted by a large pond. The walls are of vertical sand stone slabs decorated on each side with Buddha images cast in each of the four attitudes:Reclining, Walking, Standing and Sitting.

Wat Sing
It is supposed that this monastary should have been constructed during both Sukhothai and Ayutthaya period because of its mixed-styles of Arts.

Wat Aram Yai
A monastery with huge construction project, consisting of many pagodas and viharas, is situated on the road to Amphoe Phran Kratai, about three kilometers north of Saphan Khom Gate.

Its walls are of sand stone and in its courtyard is a large octagonal pagoda. In front of the monastery on the road side, there is a big square pond dug into sand stone floor called "Bo Sam Saen".

Sirichit Park
A multi-purpose public park, located on the bank of Maenam Ping opposite Chakangrao Hotel. It has a sports field, flower garden tourism public relations centre and folk products and handicrafts at the night bazaar.

Luang Pho Mo
This image is housed in a monastery in the heart of Kamphaeng Phet City. It is believed by the faithful that it is capable of preventing rainfall.

Namtok Khlong Lan National Park
This park is located about 42 km. west of Kamphaeng Phet. An asphalt road leads to the waterfall. A medium-sized fall, it flows all year-round. In the vicinity of the waterfall there are several hill tribe villages, and one may see Yao, Meo and Karen people.

Namtok Khlong Nam Lai or Namtok Pang Kwai
This 9-leveled waterfall is located 16 km from Namtok Khlong Lan and there is an access road to the waterfall itself. It has been established as a National Park and it flows year-round.

Mae Wong National Park
Its attractions include waterfalls, lookout posts, hot springs and a nature study walk-route. For park accommodation, please contact National Parks Division, Royal Forestry Department, Tel. 5790529, 5794842.

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