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 Lan National Park
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.
Mae Wong National Park
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.
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.
