Wat Kamphaeng Laeng is an ancient Khmer temple and Hindu shrine, of which little remains. As is common in Thailand, it was converted into a Buddhist temple and augmented by a classically modern building housing a beautiful golden seated Buddha statue. An intricately carved reclining Buddha statue is located in one of the four ruined prangs of the Khmer building.

Free admission. Open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

I explored Phetchaburi entirely by bicycle, but tuk-tuks are mainly found near the train station.

Wat Kamphaeng Laeng is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Kamphaeng Laeng? I explored everything in Phetchaburi by bicycle, but tuk-tuks are mainly found near the train station.