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All you need to know to visit Phetchaburi
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Western Thailand
121 km from Bangkok
Province of Petchaburi
Thai pronunciation : Petboori
Western Thailand
121 km from Bangkok
Province of Petchaburi
Thai pronunciation : Petboori
- Budget
- 3/5
- Recommended stay
- 1 to 2 days
- Sightseeing
- 4/5
Travel guide to visit Phetchaburi
120 km south from Bangkok, the city of Phetchaburi, whose name means city of diamonds, is an often ignored by tourists in favor of its neighbors Cha Am and Hua Hin located directly on the coast. The nearest beach Phetburi is Hat Chao Samran, 15 km far from the center. Puek Tian and its beach are 20 km far. Yet has Phetchaburi some interesting attractions: Ayutthaya period temples, royal palaces or cave temples and even a large National Park. The most famous monuments are Tham Khao Luang, a temple in a cave, the most interesting visit in Phetchaburi as for us, or Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park overlooking the city from the hill of Khao Wang. It is the emblem of Phetchaburi. The city history is very rich, it is an interesting destination for those who love history and culture.. Archaeological finds indicate that the city dates back to the Dvaravati period, somewhere between the 6th and 11th century before becoming a royal fortress during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. The three kings of the Rattanakosin period, Rama IV, Rama V and Rama VI had their pensions for the rainy season respectively named Phra Nakhon Khiri, Phra Ram Ratchanivet and Phra Ratchnivet Marugadayawan palaces. The Kaeng Krachan National Park also attracts nature lovers. Going to Phetchaburi is also an opportunity to discover a provincial town undisturbed by foreign tourism. Our only regrets is the lack of really good accommodation options to accommodate those who would like to stay in the city to take the time to discover.For all the options for getting around Phetchaburi, see our section on getting around in Phetchaburi.
Accommodations in Phetchaburi
In Phetchaburi, it is not easy to find a small hotel or a cheap guest house that combines nice rooms and quiet rooms. Cheap accommodation can be counted on the fingers and are often noisy place when you hare the road traffic very well. A good alternative may be to find a homestay. We have so far only a few homestay addresses in Phetchaburi but we will try to collect more. Otherwise for those who want to enjoy the beach, Hat Chao Samran about fifteen kilometers from Phetchaburi have several hotels and guesthouses. The price for the night there is a bit higher than in Phetchaburi city.Find accommodation in Phetchaburi
My recommendations
People often ask me which accommodation I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations in Phetchaburi.
Practical information about Phetchaburi
There are many accommodations in Hat Chao Samran, the beach 15 km far from Phetchaburi. Staying there is probably a better choice than staying in the accommodation in the city which are often in bad shape and/or noisy. Note that as in any destination with not many tourists, it could be very helpful if you can speak a little thai especially if you want to have dinner at the night market in front of the Post Office.Transport in Thailand
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How to go to Phetchaburi ?
Located 121 km in the south of Bangkok, it takes 2 to 3 hours to go to Phetchaburi by bus or train. Buses and minivans depart from Sai Tai Mai, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal. Be carefull buses that do not have Phetchaburi as final destination may left you on Phetkasem Road and not in the city. Ask before getting in where you will be dropped. Minivans for Phetchaburi stop at the night market.How to get around in Phetchaburi ?
To get around in Phetchaburi the most convenient is to rent a scooter or bicycle. Otherwise, you can hire the services of a ricksaw or a motorcycle taxis, a trip in the city costs around 20-40 baht. Renting one for the day should cost you around 200-300 baht. There is also a bus system within the city provided by songthaews (10 THB). But no map exists.
Festivals in Phetchaburi ?
Here is a list of the main festivals held every year in Phetchaburi. Their dates are published as soon as they are official on the Festivals in Thailand page.
Phetchaburi Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival
This festival usually takes place in February
Big Mountain Music Festival
This festival usually takes place in December
Must-visits in
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park
อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรีMy opinion : 5/5
On the top of an hill populated by monkeys, this historical park and its white chedi are the emblem of the city of Phetchaburi
Tham Khao Luang Cave
ถ้ำเขาหลวงMy opinion : 5/5
This cave in the mountain was turned into a temple and is particularly pleasant to visit when it's hot outside. It is probably one of the most interesting attractions in PetchaburiOther places to see in Phetchaburi
Wat Yai Suwannaram
this temple worths a visit for its mural paintings in the ordination hall, its wooden wihaan and its little pond
Wat Khoi
recent temple, its specific architecture and beautiful statues should not leave you indifferent
Phra Ram Ratchaniwet
this palace built during the reign of King Rama V by a German architect will probably interest beautiful houses lovers
Wat Mahathat Worawihan
with its high white prang, it does not go unnoticed in Phetchaburi. It also houses a highly revered Buddha here
Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam
especially interesting for the almost 300 years old mural paintings of its main hall which retrace the life of Buddha
Pa La-U Waterfall
This waterfall about sixty kilometers from Hua Hin is located in Kaeng Krachan National Park. It is a pleasant area of nature but not the most photogenic waterfall in Thailand.
Weather & climate in
Phetchaburi has a tropical savanna climate. The temperatures there are hot all year round, with only small variations. The year begins with the dry season from December to April, before the monsoon comes in May. The rains slow down somewhat from June to August and are the strongest in September until November.The best time to come to Hua Hin is from December to April. Then monsoon comes with heavy rainfalls generally quite brief from May to September. It is in October that it rains most in Phetchaburi, this is why it is not the best time to come to Phetchaburi .
How to ask the way in Thai to Phetchaburi ?
I want to go to Phetchaburi / Yak pai thi Petboori.Where is Phetchaburi? / Petboori yu thi nai?
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