Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
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One of Thailand's southernmost Khmer ruins, with five red sandstone prasat shrines built around the 12th to 13th century, during the reign of Jayavarman VII.
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng is an ancient religious site in Khmer style, built around the late 12th to early 13th century. It was originally a Hindu temple and was later converted into a Buddhist temple. Its five laterite prasat shrines and surrounding walls are well preserved. They bear witness to the southwestern edge of the Angkorian empire's sphere of influence. Though small in scale, the site has real character. It lies southeast of the old town and can be reached on foot from Wat Yai Suwannaram in about 10 to 15 minutes. Admission is free, and it's ideal to combine with the other ancient temples in the old town.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Yai Suwannaram
- Wat Mahathat Worawihan, Phetchaburi
- Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace)
- Wat Maha Samanaram
- Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao Wang)
- Wat Khao Bandai It
- Tham Khao Luang
- Wat Ko Kaeo Suttharam