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Evening

Golden Hour at Wat Khu Yang

Beat the heat and catch the light. Start with a quick coffee, watch the sunset glow on the temple's glass pediment, then head to the river for dinner and live music.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    About Coffee by Dao

    Grab a fresh coffee at About Coffee by Dao. It is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun goes down.

  2. 16:45

    Wat Khu Yang

    Walk to Wat Khu Yang. Arrive early enough to find a good spot facing the temple. The ubosot is best viewed at dusk when the colourful glass elements of the elaborately decorated pediment catch the last light.

  3. 18:08

    Wat Khu Yang

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light highlights the traditional fish-scale tiles on the ho trai and the intricate details of the temple's roof.

  4. 18:48

    Mae Ping Riverside

    Head to Mae Ping Riverside for dinner. This restaurant offers a large choice of dishes, mainly freshwater fish, and seats you directly on the riverbank with a beautiful view of the town. They frequently have live music in the evening.

  5. 20:08

    Rong Tiam

    End the night at Rong Tiam. This cozy and relaxed pub serves drinks and has live music on some days, starting around 21:00.

Local tip

Mae Ping Riverside is a great spot for live music in the evening, but check if they are playing on your specific night as it is not guaranteed every day.

Check before you go

  • About Coffee by Dao is open 08:00-23:00.
  • Mae Ping Riverside does not list specific hours, but live music is frequent in the evening.
  • Rong Tiam live music starts around 21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kamphaeng Phet (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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