Wat Phra Kaew | Buddhist Temple | Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park

Wat Phra Kaew | Buddhist Temple | Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park

Wat Phra Kaeo, located in the heart of Kamphaeng Phet town, the temple is part of the World Heritage ancient monument complex within the Park. It was once a temple of great significance attached to the royal palace, similar to Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthaya and Wat Mahathat in the heart of Sukhothai. Wat Phra Kaeo comprises a principal chedi on a base surrounded by elephants, wihan, mondop, ubosot, and satellite chedis, all enclosed by a laterite wall.