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Wat Phra Sri Ratana Mahathat
Situated in the middle of the town on Damnoenkasem Rd. Of note are the five white Khmer style prangs, dating from the late-Ayutthayan Period, adorned with fine architectural details. Inside the bot reside three highly regarded Buddha images, resting one in front of the other.
Wat Yai Suwannaram
The wat dates back to the Ayutthayan age, but was extensively restored during the reign of King Rama IV. Inside the bot, there are fine examples of Ayutthayan murals still in good condition. Behind the bot there is a large teak sala with ornate front door panels combined with fine glass insets. Also next to the bot, in the centre of a pond, is an elegantly designed tripitaka library.
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
The five laterite Khmer prangs have been dated back to the 12th century. Although very little of the original stucco work remains, they are still a great attraction. The wat was originally a Hindu temple, with the Buddhist markings added later.
Wat Koh Kaeo Sutharam
The interior walls of the bot are adorned with early 18th century murals, in striking details depicting scenes from the life of Buddha and from Buddhist cosmology. The wooden dormitories of the monks are peculiar - they are built on stilts.
Khao Wang & Phra Nakhon Kiri Historical Park
Just west of town is Khao Wang, where King Mongkut had a palace built on Phra Nakhon Kiri (holy city hill) and further added more structures. The restored palace buildings are approachable by an arduous walk up a winding cobblestone path or the less strenuous route by tram.
The palace built on a 95 m high hill is simply known as Khao Wang (palace on the mountain). It was built during the reign of Rama IV in 1858, in a distinctive mixture of Thai, Western and Chinese artistic styles and furnished in the same manner. It has been recently restored and now acts as a museum, with a large collection of artefacts amassed by the kings Rama IV and Rama V on display.
Situated alongside the palace, on the same hill top, is the observatory tower Hor Chatchavan Viangchai, installed by King Rama IV, an acknowledged astronomer. On the central rise of the hill is Phra That Chomphet, a white stupa that was erected by Rama IV. Sitting on the eastern rise is Wat Maha Samanaram, dating from the Ayutthayan period. Inside the bot elegant murals painted by a well known Thai artist, Khrua In Khong, adorn the walls.
Khao Luang Caves
This cave shrine is located about 3 km north of Phetchaburi. Steps lead downwards into a large central chamber, where there is a monastery called Wat Bun Thawi. Rays of sunlight disseminate through an opening in the roof, illuminating the principle Luang Pho Tham Luang Buddha image and the many others, most of which were placed there by King Mongkut (Rama IV).
Cha-Am
Cha-am is a popular beach resort between Phetchaburi and Hua Hin. Most weekends it accommodates the masses that escape Bangkok, searching for some peace before returning to the maddening metropolis. It is renowned for its long beach, lined with casuarina trees and also for the quality and variety of seafood served in the restaurants and road-side stalls.
The resort offers a variety of accommodation for the visitor, from spacious wooden beach huts to a handful of first class hotels. There is no town as such, but on the other side of Phetkasem highway are located the train station, post office and some government buildings.
Mareukkhathayawan Palace
The palace was designed by an Italian architect, who was commissioned by Rama VI in 1924. It was constructed out of golden teakwood and was recently renovated to its original glory. A remarkable feature of the building is the ground floor hall, encircled by the first floor balcony, where theatrical performances were conducted in front of King Rama VI.
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Central of Thailand
Ang Thong |
Ayutthaya |
Bangkok |
Chachoengsao |
Chai Nat |
Kanchanaburi |
Lopburi |
Nakhon Nayok |
Nakhon Pathom |
Nonthaburi |
Pathum Thani |
Prachinburi |
Ratchaburi |
Sa Kaeo |
Samut Prakan |
Samut Sakhon |
Samut Songkhram |
Saraburi |
Singburi |
Suphanburi |
Eastern of Thailand
Chantaburi |
Pattaya |
Rayong |
Trat |
Northeastern of Thailand
Amnat Charoen |
Buriram |
Chaiyaphum |
Kalasin |
Khon Kaen |
Loei |
Mahasarakham |
Nakhon Phanom |
Nakhon Ratchasima |
Nong Bua Lamphun |
Nong Khai |
Roi Et |
Sakon Nakhon |
Si Sa Ket |
Surin |
Ubon Ratchathani |
Udon Thani |
Yasothon |
Northern of Thailand
Chiang Mai |
Chiang Rai |
Kamphaeng Phet |
Lampang |
Lamphun |
Mae Hong Sorn |
Nakhon Sawan |
Nan |
Phayao |
Phetchabun |
Phichit |
Phitsanulok |
Phrae |
Sukhothai |
Tak |
Uthai Thani |
Uttaradit |
Southern of Thailand
Chumphon |
Koh Samui |
Krabi |
Nakhon Si Thammarat |
Narathiwat |
Phang Nga |
Phattalung |
Phetchaburi |
Phi Phi |
Phuket |
Prachuab Khiri Khan |
Ranong |
Satun |
Songkhla |
Surat Thani |
Trang |
Yala |
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Central Of Thailand
Ang Thong,
Ayutthaya,
Bangkok,
Chachoengsao,
Chai Nat,
Kanchanaburi,
Lopburi,
Nakhon Nayok,
Nakhon Pathom,
Nonthaburi,
Pathum Thani,
Prachinburi,
Ratchaburi,
Sa Kaeo,
Samut Prakan,
Samut Sakhon,
Samut Songkhram,
Saraburi,
Singburi,
Suphanburi,
Eastern Of Thailand
Chantaburi,
Pattaya,
Rayong,
Trat,
Northeastern Of Thailand
Amnat Charoen,
Buriram,
Chaiyaphum,
Kalasin,
Khon Kaen,
Loei,
Mahasarakham,
Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Bua Lamphun,
Nong Khai,
Roi Et,
Sakon Nakhon,
Si Sa Ket,
Surin,
Ubon Ratchathani,
Udon Thani,
Yasothon,
Northern Of Thailand
Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai,
Kamphaeng Phet,
Lampang,
Lamphun,
Mae Hong Sorn,
Nakhon Sawan,
Nan,
Phayao,
Phetchabun,
Phichit,
Phitsanulok,
Phrae,
Sukhothai,
Tak,
Uthai Thani,
Uttaradit,
Southern Of Thailand
Chumphon,
Koh Samui,
Krabi,
Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Narathiwat,
Phang Nga,
Phattalung,
Phetchaburi,
Phi Phi,
Phuket,
Prachuab Khiri Khan,
Ranong,
Satun,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani,
Trang,
Yala,
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