Thanks to its historical past, Phetchaburi has much more to offer compared to Cha Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi its nearest neighbors. There many places of interest. There are many ancient temples with heterogeneous architecture and periods (including Ayutthaya and Sukhothai periods). Petchaburi's best-known monuments are undoubtedly the Phra Nakorn Khiri and the Tham Khao Luang Cave temple. Kaeng Krachan National Park will delight lovers of nature. Those looking to enjoy the beach will go to or Had Chao Samran or Puek Tian. I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Phetchaburi or from Phetchaburi. Click here to see them.
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 Petchaburi
starstarstarstar 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.
starstar ancient Khmer temple of which only a few ruins remains is now a Buddhist temple
Other visits suggestions in Phetchaburi
Khao Bandai It situated 2 kilometers south of Khao Wang is the site of an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period Wat Khao Bandai It. This 121 meters high hill and offers interesting natural caves
Kaeng Krachan National Park 52 km far from Phetchaburi, it is the most extensive national park of Thailand with beautiful landscapes of mountains, lake and waterfalls with abundant wildlife. There accommodation in the area. Minivans from Phetchaburi go to Kaeng Krachan for 80 baht.
Tours in Phetchaburi and around
This selection includes tours, excursions and activities to do in Phetchaburi that I personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust and offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.
Offered in English Learn and experience the lifestyle of local farmers! Activities include visiting a local market, harvesting fresh produce as available, cooking, sight seeing, experiencing other daily activities of the host and staying overnight with the host!
Offered in English Phetchaburi, a province where most tourists probably have never heard of. You will be taken to Phetchaburi's important landmarks, and and also the hidden gems! You will also be visiting local food stalls along the way.
Known now as the pig island since a small family of wild pigs has been introduced on the island to make it more popular with tourists, Ko Madsum is almost always associated with visiting or at...
In Kanchanaburi as elsewhere in Thailand, the night market is a nice place to go eat Street Food in the evening and why not do some shopping mainly for clothes. It is held every day of the week...
Located on Koh Mook island not far from Koh Ngai, this cave opens onto a skylight with a lovely beach. From Koh Kradan, the easiest way to get there is to rent a longtail boat from the beach.
The Thai government and the TAT have launched TAGTHAi Easy Pay, an electronic wallet and card designed for foreign travelers who want to pay easily in Thailand without having to open a local bank account. In a country where QR code payment is...
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