Places to visit in Phetchaburi
What to see in Phetchaburi
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.
Must-visits in Phetchaburi
Phra Nakhorn Khiri Historical Park
อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี
Tham Khao Luang Cave
ถ้ำเขาหลวงOther places to visit in Phetchaburi
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.
Map of point of interest in Phetchaburi
Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
located 42 km northwest of Udon, the park covers a large part of the Phu Phan mountain and includes caves with prehistoric paintings, interesting rock formations and temples including a stupa...
Wat Phra Mahathat Woramawihan
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Dan Sai during Phi Ta Khon Festival
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Wat Phra Non
literally translated Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It is true that the 9 meters long statue it houses is superb but the architecture and the fine decoration of the main hall are also very beautiful.
Phanom Rung light phenomenon (Buriram province)
Four times a year, the historical park of Khao Phanom Rung in Buriram province offers a rare spectacle to all visitors: sunrise or sunset through 15 perfectly aligned doors of Phanom Rung Khmer temple, a former monastery built on an extinct...
