Travel Reference
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Burma or Lanna. Parts of the wall can still be seen today, and the impressive ruins
of several religious structures also remain.
Sights
KAMPHAENG PHET HISTORICAL PARK
( 0 5571 1921; admission 100-150B, motorbike/car 20/50B; 8am-5pm)
A Un-
esco World Heritage Site, this park features the ruins of structures dating back to
the 14th century, roughly the same time as the better-known kingdom of Sukhothai.
Kamphaeng Phet's Buddhist monuments continued to be built until the Ayuthaya
period, nearly 200 years later, and thus possess elements of both Sukhothai and
Ayuthaya styles, resulting in a school of Buddhist art quite unlike anywhere else in
Thailand.
Historical Park
Sleeping
THREE J GUEST HOUSE $
( 0 5571 3129;
www.threejguesthouse.com
;
79 Th Rachavitee; r 250-700B;
)
This pleasant collection of bungalows in a pretty garden has a very hospitable and
friendly host. The cheapest ones share a clean bathroom and the more expensive
have air-con. There's heaps of local information; bicycles and motorcycles are
available for rent, and the owner can also arrange visits to his country resort near
Klong Wang Chao.
Guest House
CHAKUNGRAO RIVERVIEW $$
( 0 5571 4900-8;
www.chankungraoriverview.com
;
149 Th Thesa; r 1000-1300B, ste
5000B, incl breakfast; )
Kamphaeng Phet's poshest digs has some nice
rooms despite its unremarkable facade.
Hotel
Eating & Drinking
A busy night market sets up every evening near the river just north of the Navarat
Hotel.
BAMEE CHAKANGRAO $
Thai
