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PARKS
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Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
Major features 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 Trung some 18 kilometres from the town to the
southwest. Services from the Tourist Centre are available for tourists
and hikers with the center itself being located some 5 kilometers from
town on the Kamphaeng Phet-Phran Kratai route.
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The Khlong Lan National Park
Covering an area of some 300 square kilometers over mountain ranges to
the west of the province, the Khlong Lan National Park offers several
hiking and trekking opportunities for the active traveler. Of mainly
virgin jungles, it is also the source of several streams, which flow
into the Ping River.
Attractions within the park include the 95-meter high Khlong Lan Fall
with scenic surroundings, and the Khlong Nam Lai Fall which
cascades down through nine levels. There is also the Kaeng Ko Roi,
a group of rock formations jutting out of the stream looking somewhat
like all islands. Visitors are allowed to camp overnight within the park
with the necessary permits which may be obtained from the park
headquarters.
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The Mae Wong National Park
Forming a border between Kamphaeng Phet and Nakhon Sawan, the Mae Wong
National Park covers an area of about 894 square kilometers. The land
boasts a rich collection of 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 roadside 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 spend a night in the jungle.
FESTIVALS AND FAIRS:
 The
Nop Phra Len Phleng Fair is held during the celebrations of
Makha Bucha (around February). A tradition since the times of
Sukhothai, it is described in the inscription stone found of how
processions were organized in homage to the town's major religious
sites. The fairs of today consist of colorfully gilded parades of
participants dressed in ancient costume crossing the Ping to pay homage
to the Holy Relic on the Nakhon Chum side of the river.
The Kluai Khai Fair is held in September each year to promote the
local banana for which the province is famous. There are banana contests
and competitions on the making of Krayasat (a local sweet), as
well as many entertainment performances.
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