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On
the east bank of the Ping River, Kamphaeng Phet was
a satellite town of Sukhothai, an outpost buffer against
the Burmese intrusion.
Kamphaeng
Phet Historical Park features several historic temples
within the old walled city, including Wat Phra Kaeo
and Wat Phrathat. There's also Kamphaeng Phet National
Museum housing sculpted Buddha heads, earthenware and
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| Slightly
to the north, a second portion of the park features more
ancient temples, including the large Wat Chang Rop with
its myriad elephant heads on a small hill, annd Wat Phra
Si Iriyabot, with Buddha images in four attitudes in front
of a pond. |
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| In
the hills of Khlong Lan and Mae Wong national parks there
are fast rivers ideal for rafting, trekking routes, waterfalls
and some rock-climbing stations. Camping is popular.
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