Phrae Old City Wall & Moat
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The oval rammed-earth city wall and moat surrounding Phrae’s old town are fairly well preserved. The loop is about 4 km, ideal for cycling.
Phrae’s old city wall is one of the few ancient rammed-earth city walls in Thailand that remain largely intact. It forms an irregular oval, with a moat outside and old streets, teak houses, and temples clustered inside. The wall is built of compacted earth and is covered with large trees, and some sections have walkways and the remains of city gates. A cycling loop along the moat is about 4 km and can easily take in Wat Luang, Wat Phra Non, and the Ombri House. Many guesthouses offer free bicycles. The coordinates are for the northwest section of the wall and are estimates.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wat Phra Non
- Wat Luang
- Vongburi House
- Khum Chao Luang
- Ban Prathap Chai
- Wat Sa Bo Kaeo
- Seri Thai Museum
- Wat Chom Sawan