Kamphaeng Phet Activities
Options in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand
Strolling around the old town and shopping at the night market are the primary activities in Kamphaeng Phet city, while outdoor activities await those looking to enjoy the beautiful natural attractions, including trekking an camping in Khlong Lan National Park.
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See
- The hot springs of Phra Ruang not so far from the main town. A precise route is to follow Highway 101 north (towards Sukhothai) out of Kamphaeng Phet town for 13 km’s and then a left and 12 km’s up this road you’ll come upon the springs, can’t be missed.
- Otherwise there are many great national parks where you can do some hiking.
Do
- Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, north of city (walk north, hard to miss.). 09.00-16.00. In former times Kamphaeng Phet was part of the Sukhothai kingdom. Ruins from this time are found to the immediate north of the new city. In 1991 these, along with the two related historical cities, became a world heritage site. 100b.
Eat
- Coffee Today, town centre. (look for the clock and the fountain.). Possibly the best, maybe the only ‘western’ coffee shop in town. Cappuccinos at 50 baht, selection of sweet snacks, wifi. On the street corner opposite the town fountain. Intersection of Thanon Tesa 1 and Thanon Kamphaengphet. Popular. 2012. medium
