Wat Kamphaeng Laeng

Wat Kamphaeng Laeng is a Buddhist temple in Mueang Phetchaburi district, Phetchaburi province, Thailand. It was originally built as an ancient Khmer Hindu temple in the 13th century during the reign of Jayavarman VII, and was later converted into a Buddhist temple.

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Type: Buddhist temple
Description: Buddhist temple in Phetchaburi province, Thailand
Also known as: “Wat Uthai Photharam”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Wat Yai Suwannaram and Wat Mahathat Voravihara.

Wat Yai Suwannaram

Buddhist temple

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Wat Yai Suwannaram Worawihan is a Thai Theravada Buddhist temple in Phetchaburi. It is a royal temple of the third class, and dates at least from the Ayutthaya period. Wat Yai Suwannaram is situated 440 metres northwest of Wat Kamphaeng Laeng.

Wat Mahathat Voravihara

Buddhist temple

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Wat Mahathat Voravihara is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 1 km west of Wat Kamphaeng Laeng.

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park

Museum

Phra Nakhon Khiri is a historical park in Phetchaburi, Thailand on a hill overlooking the city. The name Phra Nakhon Khiri means 'holy city hill', but locals know it better as Khao Wang, meaning 'hill with palace'. Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is situated 2 km west of Wat Kamphaeng Laeng.