Chakungrao Riverview
Hotel offer transfer service or van renting to the attraction
around the city or the city nearby; such as Sokothai,
Si satchanalia or Phitsanulok. Get in touch of the city
life by renting a bike to Historical Park or bike along
the river bank and around the city.
The
electric cars are avialable from the Provincial Administration
Orgabization of Kamphaeng Phet for the city tour (Advancebooking
is recommended).
Kamphaeng
Phet A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Areas along the river bank at the present day, Muang
District used to host several ancient towns ad been
played a major role as strategic front-line frontiers
since Sukothai was the Kingdom's capital down through
times of Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin (Bangkok)
eras. In fact, the name Kamphaeng Phet means as strong
as walls or fort make of diamond
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city attractions City
Walls and Old Fortifications
City Walls and Old Fortifications mark the boundary
of the rectangular town area, measuring 300-700 metre
wide and 2,200 metre long.
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Kamphang Phet
Historical Park
Major features in the Kamphang Phet Historical Park
include archaeological remains of ancient sites. Services
from the Tourist Centre are available. Kamphaeng Phet
Historical Park has been appointed to become one of
the world Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1991
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Chakangrao,
the ancient Kamphaeng Phet town, had the same town planning
concept as the old Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai, with
separate zones for religious sites both within and outside
of town limits. Structures are usually large and made
of laterite. Religious sites on the west bank of the
Ping River at Nakhon Chum are built of bricks and of
smaller size.
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Talat
Kluai Khai is on the Kamphaeng Phet-Nakhon
Sawan highway at Km.343. Scores of roadside stalls
display and sell both raw and ripe Kluai Khai
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The Kamphang
Phet Chalermphrakiat Museum
The Kamphang Phet Chalermphrakiat Museum 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 hilltribal customs and
traditions. It also displays the development of
Kamphaeng Phet votive tablets and other resources.
The museum is open daily. For more information,
call 0-572-2341.
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The Kamphang
Phet National Museum
The Kamphang Phet National Museum , located on
Pindamri Road in Mueang district, houses ancient
objects and other antique arts 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 Vihans. It is open
Wednesday-Sunday from 9.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. More
information at Tel: 0-5571-1570.
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Phra Ruang
Hot Spring
Phra Raung Hot Spring composes of 5 hot springs
spouted from underground. Their temperatures are
between 40-65 .c. historical belief tells that
water from hot spring can be used to cure several
illness; such as muscle aches. Confirmation of
Ministry of public health announcement that there
are no water contaminants and pathogens which
are over limited standard and without sulfur;
therefore water from this hot spring can be used
for consumption.
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city sightseeing
Ping
river bank
The Ping river bank of Kamphaeng Phet is one of
the most beautiful view along Ping river. Walking
along the river bank in the evening or bring your
sport shoes to enjoy the outdoor fitness area
along the Sirijit park.
The City
fountain
The city fountain locates in the Sirijit park
opposite to the Chakungrao Riverview Hotel.
The Night
Bazaar market
Visit
local community market at night. Taste all local
cuisines. Shop the fashion wear. The Night market
is within walking distance from Chakungrao Riverview
Hotel.
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