On the east bank of the Ping River, Kamphaeng Phet was a satellite town of Sukhothai, an outpost buffer against the Burmese intrusion.

Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park features several historic temples within the old walled city, including Wat Phra Kaeo and Wat Phrathat. There's also Kamphaeng Phet National Museum housing sculpted Buddha heads, earthenware and celadon pottery.