To see 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

My opinion :

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

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My opinion :

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

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Other places to visit in Phetchaburi

Wat Yai Suwannaram

Wat Khoi

Wat Mahathat Worawihan

Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam

Wat Phra Non

Pa La-U Waterfall

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet

Wat Kamphaeng Laeng

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.

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