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    Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)

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    Wat Phra Kaeo was the main royal temple of ancient Kamphaeng Phet and lies in the centre of the walled city, inside the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, part of the UNESCO listing together with Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai.

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    Laterite ruins and seated Buddhas, Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)
    Photo: Kriengsak Jirasirirojanakorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

    Practical information

    Location
    Kamphaeng Phet, Kamphaeng Phet · 16.48806, 99.51750
    Opening hours
    Daily 08:00-16:30, including public holidays (Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
    Entrance fee
    Foreign visitors 200 baht, Thai visitors 20 baht (Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
    Dress code
    Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
    Period
    Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods

    Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.

    About Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)

    Wat Phra Kaeo was the main royal temple of ancient Kamphaeng Phet and lies in the centre of the walled city, inside the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, part of the UNESCO listing together with Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai. Like Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya, it stood next to the palace. Weathered laterite Buddhas, seated and reclining, give the site a haunting look, and a large round Sri Lankan-style chedi has a base with niches that once held lion figures. Kamphaeng Phet sees few foreign visitors, so you may have the ruins to yourself.

    Highlights

    • Laterite Buddhas Weathered seated and reclining images.
    • Royal temple site Next to the former palace.
    • Few crowds A quiet UNESCO site off the main route.

    Tips for Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)

    • Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.

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    Frequently asked questions about Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)

    Where is Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)?

    Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet) is in Kamphaeng Phet, Kamphaeng Phet province, in central Thailand.

    What is Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet) known for?

    Wat Phra Kaeo was the main royal temple of ancient Kamphaeng Phet and lies in the centre of the walled city, inside the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park, part of the UNESCO listing together with Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai. Highlights include Laterite Buddhas, Royal temple site and Few crowds.

    What are the opening hours of Wat Phra Kaeo (Kamphaeng Phet)?

    Daily 08:00-16:30, including public holidays (Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park) (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th). Check before your visit, as times can change.

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