What places to visit in Cha Am?

What to do and see in Cha Am

The first tourist attraction in Cha-Am is obviously its long beach. But there are some curiosities on the edge of the beach like a Buddha with six arms hiding eyes and ears or a fishing village. And out of the city, between Hua Hin and Phetchaburi, there are many points of interest, temples and national parks.

Other visits suggestions in Cha Am

• The fishermen village
  At the end of Ruamjit Road after Wat Neranchararam. There are many fishing boats and you can eat seafood and ultra fresh fish in its restaurants.

• Wat Neranchararam
  and its amazing Buddha statue with 6 arms hiding his eyes and his ears

• Cha-Am Forest Park
  Shortly before the TAT office on Phetkasem Road. Possibility of camping

• Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan
  Royal summer palace in woods a few miles south

• Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park
  On a hill a few kilometers from Phetchaburi. Temple consisting in several buildings. (8:30 - 16:30 - Fee: 150 baht)

• Huay Mongkhol Temple
  and its huge statue of one of the most respected and revered monks in Thailand, Luang Phor Tuad. A few kilometers south-east.

• Pa La-u Waterfall
  a few kilometers after the Huay Mongkhol Temple

• Kaeng Krachan National Park
  Vast natural park, forests, lakes, waterfalls ...

• Tham Khao Luang
  and its cave temple with a skylight that illuminates a sitting Buddha. Temple and his cellar with a skylight that illuminates a golden sitting Buddha. A few kilometers from Phetchaburi, it has many Buddha images. From the top of the mountain, you have a superb viewover the area...

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