The most famed element of this temple, which is located on the west bank of the river, is a Sukhothai-style chedi that houses important relics, but if you come here expecting to see crumbling laterite buildings as in the historical park, you’re in for a surprise.
The chedi has long since been built over in a Burmese style, and while it’s an impressive size, this and all the temple buildings are in modern style but a bit run down, so it’s hardly worth the effort of crossing the river to see.
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Getting There
Follow Highway 101 across the river to the west, do a U-turn and then a left turn along a narrow riverside road. You’ll find Wat Borommathat after about 500 meters on the right.
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Need to Know
- What is it? A modernized temple that is famous for its chedi
- When to go: Morning or eveing is best to avoid the midday heat.
- Where: West across the river from Kamphaeng Phet new town.
- Address: Highway 1078 on the west bank of the Ping River
- Opening hours: 06:00-18:00
- Entrance fees: Free