Despite many obvious similarities, and both being UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park has a distinctly different feel than the park at Sukhothai. It feels more remote.
On a weekday morning in November, we seemed to be the only visitors. The park has a splendidly quiet atmosphere that makes one want to stare at the ruins and contemplate what this society must have looked like in the 15th century.
If you don't have your own transportation or have not rented a motorbike, you can rent a bicycle at a very friendly Visitors Center for Bt 20/hour. The park is too large to walk comfortably, and a bicycle seems about right.
Wat Phra Kaeo This large temple rests in the shade of some magnificent trees, many of which are their own type of attraction. Wat Phra Kaeo
Excavations are continuing with sections of latterite wall still being unearthed.
Wat Chang Rob - This temple set on a mound in the Aranyik area can make you wonder how beautiful it must have looked when all 68 elephants flanking the main chedi were still intact.
The park is open from 08:00 - 17:00 | admission fee Bt 40 Bring a good camera and enjoy this gem of a cultural site.
