Timeline
17:54
Grab two muffins and an espresso at Cake Pound. The air-con is a welcome relief before heading out. The price is a good deal, with two muffins for 30 baht.
18:19
Walk 48 minutes from the Clock tower toward the ESE to reach The Echo Jungle. This is the viewing spot. Find a quiet spot in the park and wait. The sun sets directly behind the Clock tower during the specified dates.
18:54
Head back toward the Clock tower roundabout. Stop at Coffee Today, located on the street corner opposite the town fountain. It is a popular spot for a cappuccino and sweet snacks. The bodhi tree on the other side of the roundabout is a good meeting point if you are with others.
Local tip
The alignment is specific to mid-April to early May and mid-August. Check the route back to the tower if you need to navigate.
Check before you go
- Cake Pound is open from 07:00.
- Coffee Today has no listed hours, so check if it is open in the late afternoon.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kamphaeng Phet (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).