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Enjoy your holiday at Chakungrao Riverview Kamphaeng Phet
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Enjoy your holiday at Chakungrao Riverview Kamphaeng Phet
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 available from the Provincial Administration Organization of Kamphaeng Phet for the city tour (Advance booking is recommended).
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
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 locates in the Sirijit Park opposite to the Chakungrao Riverview Hotel.
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.