About San Phra Isuan Shrine
San Phra Isuan Shrine is a historic Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva (Phra Isuan) located in Nai Mueang, Mueang Kamphaeng Phet, in the center of Kamphaeng Phet town. Built during the Sukhothai period, it reflects the Brahmanical influence on the early city. The shrine is notable for its laterite base, enshrined linga and bronze Shiva image, and its role as a revered city shrine near the Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, open-air shrine compound in the town center near the Kamphaeng Phet National Museum and city pillar shrine. The site features a raised laterite platform, a modern shrine building housing a Shiva linga and replica deity images, and informational displays. The surroundings are paved and shaded with trees, suitable for brief sightseeing, photography, and observing local worship practices.
Key highlights
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Historic Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva from the Sukhothai period
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Laterite foundation and archaeological remains of the original shrine
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Enshrined Shiva linga and replica of the bronze Shiva statue discovered at the site
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Located adjacent to Kamphaeng Phet National Museum and Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
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Active local worship site and city shrine