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Famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster as its provincial emblem, Lampang boasts a long history of human settlements on the Wang River basin, some of which dating back to more than 1,000 years. It is rich in archaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilisations of Hariphunchai, Lanna and Burma.

Lampang is administratively divided into the following districts: Muang, Thoen, Mae Phrik, Ngao, Ko Kha, Wang Nuea, Mae Tha, Chae Hom, Sop Prap, Seom Ngam, Hang Chat, Mae Mo and Mueang Pan

Famous for its horse-drawn carriages and with a rooster as its provincial emblem. Lampang boasts a long history of human settlements on the Wang River basin, some of which dating back to more than 1000 years. It is rich in archaeological evidence reflecting ancient civilisations of Hariphunchai, Lanna and Burma. Lampang is the only province in Thailand still retaining horse-drawn carriages as a means of transport with in city limit. Visitors can hire such vehicles to tour places such as markets, traditional houses along the river bank and the numerous temples in town.
The Thai Elephants Conservation Centre is located in the Thung Kwian forest park in Hang Chat district about 32 kilometres from town on the route to Chiang Mai.

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Kitti Pochana
Kitti Pochana
2 Wichit Road, (Thai-Chinese)
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Address :	2 Wichit Road, Amphoe Mueng, Kampaengphet
Road :	Wichit Road
Telephone :	0 5571 1229

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Scenic Riverside Resort The designed resort, locates on Ping's river bank. Address :325/16 Tesa 2 Road, Tambon Nai-Muang, Amper Muang, Khampangpetch 62000 Telephone :0 5572 2009 Fax : 0 5572 2109 Website : http://www.scenicriversideresort.com E-mail : info@scenicriversideresort.com No of Room : 7 Room , Price : 1500 - 3000 Bath

Ratchadamnoen - Address :114 Ratchadamnoen Road, Amphoe Mueng, Kamphaengphet Telephone :0 5571 1029 No of Room : 50 Room , Price : 160 - 310 Bath

Phet Hotel - Address :90 Wichit Road, Amphoe Mueng, Kamphaengphet Telephone :0 5571 2810-5 Fax : 0 5571 2927 No of Room : 211 Room , Price : 500 - 5,000 Bath

Ko Chokchai - Address :7/31 Ratchadarmnoen Road, Amphoe Mueng, Kamphaengphet Telephone :0 5571 1531, 0 5571 1247 No of Room : 57 Room , Price : 260 - 320 Bath

Chakangrao - Address :123/1 Thasa Road, Amphoe Mueng, Kamphaengphet Telephone :0 5571 1325-6, 0 5571 1315 Fax : 0 55711326 No of Room : 120 Room , Price : 520 - 2000 Bath

Chakungraoriverview Warm welcome to Chakungrao Riverview Hotel the newly renovated Hotel with awarm Thai Hospitality and... Address :149 Tesa 1 Road, Amphoe Mueang, Kamphaengphet Telephone :0 5571 4900-8 Fax : 0 5571 4909 Website : http://www.chakungraoriverview.com E-mail : info@chakungraoriverview.com No of Room : 115 Room ,

p. resort hotel IN MUNICPAL AREA NEAR KAMPHAENG PHET FOUNDATION, AIR CONDITION, TV WITH 60 CHANNELS, HOT SHOWER, REF... Address :18 Tessaban 2 Rd. ,Soi 1 Naimuang Muang Kamphaengphet 62000 Telephone :6655-716233, 6681-3244002 Fax : 6655-712666 Website : http://www.p-resort.net E-mail : wichachanchur@yahoo.com No of Room : 74 Room , Price : 350 - 500 Bath

Navarat Hotel Hotel is located on bank of Mae Ping river. Address :2 Soi 21, Tesa 1 Road, Aumphoe Mueng , Kamphaengphet 62000 Telephone :0 5571 1211 , 0 5571 1219 Fax : 0 5571 1961 Price : 650 - 1,700 Bath

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By Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 32 to Nakhon Sawan via Ayutthaya, Ang Thong and Sing Buri and then proceed along Highway No. 1 to Kamphaeng Phet, a total distance of 358 kilometres.

By Bus

Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal every day. Call 0 2936 2852-66 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.

Distances from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts

Phran Kratai Sai Ngam Khlong Lan Khlong Khlung Lan Krabue Khanu Woralaksaburi Sai Thong Phatthana Pang Sila Thong Bueng Samakkhi Kosamphi Nakhon

25 43 50 43 55 79 53 70 90 35

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Kluai Khai (mini banana)

Kluai Khai is a famous produce of this province. Raw and ripe bananas as well as other local produces such as sticky paste (made of rice, bean, sesame and sugar) called Krayasat are available around the 343 km marker on the Kamphang Phet-Nakhon Sawan Highway.

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Kamphang Phet Historical Park, Kamphaengphet Kamphang Phet Historical Park Major features of Kamphang Phet Historical Park include archaeological remains of ancient sites such as Muang Chakangrao to the east of the Ping River, Muang Nakhon Chum to the west and Muang Trai Trueng some 18 kilometres from the town to the southwest. Services from the Tourist Centre are available, the centre itself being located some 5 kilometres from town on the Kamphaeng Phet-Phran Kratai route. 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. Remains of the ancient sites within the city walls are as follows: City Walls and Old Fortifications mark the boundary of the rectangular town area, measuring 300-700 metres wide and 2,200 metres long. Phra Kaeo Temple (Wat Phra Kaeo) is a large royal temple in town centre near a site believed to have been a palace. The temple itself was used on important city events and had no monks in residence. Major features include the principal chedi with lion-adorned base and a round chedi with elephant-adorned base. There are also other chedis of different bases and remains of several chapels. Its boundary is marked off by laterite walls. Second in size to Wat Phra Kaeo is Phra That Temple. Here the principal chedi is built of mixture of laterite and bricks with a 15-metre wide square base. The style is of Kamphaeng Phet architecture. Sa Mon is the site of the palace located to the north of Wat Phra Kaeo with a square earthen wall almost touching the northern city wall. Surrounded the walls on three sides are moats with a pond in the middle. There are no standing structures remaining today. Phra Non Temple (Wat Phra Non) is fenced in by laterite walls on four sides. At the front of the temple are a square-shaped pond, bathrooms and an ancient floating pavilion which is supported by a large laterite column. The entire column was cut out in one single piece from its source and measures 1.1 meters on each side and 6.4 meters in height, the largest such stone in the country. A lion sculpture and Sema stones (boundary stones) can still be discerned. The large Vihan which once housed the Reclining Buddha has crumbled entirely. Phra Si Iriyabot Temple (Wat Phra Si Iriyabot) is located to the north of Wat Phra Non and has similar pond and bathroom facilities as its neighbour. Walls on the four sides are of laterite materials with an entrance also made of laterite. A Mondop structure houses Buddha statues in four postures-walking, sitting, standing and reclining in the Sukhothai artistic style. Today only the statue in the standing posture still remains. Phra Sing Temple (Wat Phra Sing) is believed to have been constructed during both the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. With laterite walls, it has a square-shaped principal Chedi with arches on four sides. In front of the Ubosot are ornamental lion and Naga figurines. Chang Rop Temple (Wat Chang Rop) is a large temple situated on a high hill. Its main Chedi of Ceylonese style is in the middle of the yard but its top part is broken down. The base is adorned with 68 half-elephants between which are Bhoti-shaped designs. There are also traces of demon and female dancers' figures remaining. Apart from these temples, there are also several ancient sites on the east bank of the Ping River, including Wat Arwat Yai, Wat Kalothai and Phra Ruang Road. Muang Nakhon Chum is an ancient town on the west bank of the Ping River. Its 2-3 metre-high earthen walls run along the waterway. It is in this area that the famous religious tablets of Kamphaeng Phet have been discovered. Within the city walls are a couple of ancient sites such as the Kamphaeng Pom Thung Sethi located on Phahonyothin Road just before entering the town. It is part of the laterite fortifications 83 metres long and 6 metres tall. Phra Borom Temple (Wat Phra Borom) That is a temple situated in the centre of Muang Nakhon Chum featuring a Burmese-style Chedi. To the south is an Ubosot housing several Sukhothai- and Ayutthaya-style bronze Buddha statues. The Chedi itself is believed to originally have been a Sukhothai-type structure, its style having been altered during a restoration work financed by a wealthy Burmese about a century ago. Another ancient town is Muang Trai Trueng. It was built by King Chaisiri of Chiang Rai who fled invading enemy in 1542 B.E. (circa 999). Today most of the structures are in disrepair with only ruins of Chedis and ramparts. The town is about 18 kilometres from Kamphaeng Phet on the Kamphaeng Phet-Khlong Lan road. The Website for Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, and Kamphaeng Phet

The Kamphang Phet Province Museum, Kamphaengphet The Kamphang Phet Province Museum The Kamphang Phet Province 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 hill tribal 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 5572 2341.

The Kamphang Phet National Museum, Kamphaengphet The Kamphang Phet National Museum, located on Pindamri Road in Muang 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.

Banana Market (Talat Kluai Khai), Kamphaengphet This market 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).

Mae Wong National Park, Kamphaengphet The Mae Wong National Park forms the border between Kamphaeng Phet and Nakhon Sawan and covers an area of about 894 square kilometres. Most of the land is rich in various types of plants. Along the Khlong Lan -Umphang route passing through the park's area, which leads up to the mountains, are several viewing points between Kms. 81 to 115. At Km. 102 is a beautiful road-side waterfall. Other falls within the park include the Mae Krasa, Mae Liwa and others. To visit these attractions tourists need to go on foot and overnight in the jungle.

Khlong Lan National Park, Kamphaengphet Khlong Lan National Park covers an area of some 300 square kilometres over mountain ranges to the west of the province. The highest peak is about 1,400 metres. Of mainly virgin jungles, it is the source of several streams which flow into the Ping River. The park headquarters is near the Khlong Lan waterfall about 60 kilometres from town on the route to Khlong Lan district (highway no.1117). Attractions within the park include the 95-metre high Khlong Lan Fall with scenic surroundings, and the Khlong Nam Lai Fall, a 9-level cascade and located off Highway no.1117 at Km. 35 and 10 kilometres further on). The Kaeng Ko Roi (off Highway No.1117 at Pong Nam Ron intersection) is a group of rock formations jutting out of the stream looking somewhat like all islands. Visitors can camp overnight within the park.

Khao Sanam Priang Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamphaengphet Khao Sanam Priang Wildlife Sanctuary Located in Tambon Kosampi, Lan Dok Mai Tok of Kosampi Nakhon sub-district and Tambon Na Bor Kham, Song Tham, Nakhonchum or Amphoe Mueang. Linked with Kanna and Kew Yao mountains, Khao Sanam Priang Wildlife Sanctuary enjoys not only fertile pinery, fern forests, but also a large variety of wildlife. With 1.5 km. trekking route, it is worth visiting. For camping tour, a written note must be sent to the department of forestry in advance. No accommodation, but camping site is available, contact tel. 0 5555 6157 or 0 2562 0760. To get there, take Asia Highway Route no 1 and turn left of km 380. By bus from town center visitors have to hire a songtaew to the sanctuary.

Khlong Wang Chao National Park, Kamphaengphet Khlong Wang Chao National Park Located in Kosampi Nakhon sub-district, the park ocupies an area Tak's Pradang and Wang Chao forests and Kamphaengphet's Khlong Wang Chao and Khlong Suan Mak forests. Interesting attractions within the park are Khong Wang Chao waterfall. Khlong Samor Kluai Waterfall, Tao Dam Waterfall, Khlong Pong Waterfall including wonderful sceneries. Accommodation and food shop are available. For more information, contact the park's office. PO box 69, Kamphanengphet 62000. Tel: 0 5571 9318-9. How to get there: The Park could be reached either by car or by bus. - By car, take Asia Highway (Route no.1) from town center and turn left ino route no. 1109 (Wang Chao-Loh Koh Rd.) Or from the ang Chao market, turn left into route no.1110. - By bus from Bangkok, daily bus services (Bangkok-Tak, Lampang, Chiang Mai) are avialable. Get off the Wang Chao market and make a further trip to the park by a motorbike or songtaew. From town center, visitors could use songtaew service (Kamphaengphet-Nong Dan) on Wichit Rd, Tambon Nai Muang