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Phetchaburi Province

Phetchaburi, an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, now serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to other beach towns in Southern Thailand. The province is worth visiting for its splendid historical park and ancient temple, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food.

Phetchaburi occupies an area of 6,225 square kilometres, characterised by thick jungles and mountain ranges lying in the west as a border between Thailand and Myanmar, and 80 km. long coastline towards the Gulf of Thailand in the east.

Phetchaburi is divided into 8 districts (Amphoes): Muang Phechaburi, Ban Laem, Ban Lat, Cha- am, Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yoi, Nong Ya Plong and Tha Yang.

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Lao Song Tribal Villages

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The descendents of Lao Song, whose ancestors have migrated from Laos, live in the villages of Ban Nong Prong and

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Wat Khao Takhrao

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The temple, which is located at Ban Laem District, 12 kilometers from Phetchaburi City, houses a highly respected sitting Buddha

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Cha-Am Magic Show

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Magic Show, Show times: daily at 08.00 pm. at CHA-AM MAGIC SHOW (โรงละครดิน), Phetkasem Road, Tambon Cha-am, Amphoe Cha-am, PhetchaburiMore details;

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Rafting along the Phetchaburi River

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The trip takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete, depending on the current. The route passes lush forests and a Karen

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BRG Adventure Park

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BRG Adventure Park at Khao Yoi offers challenging sport activities including sliding, crossing a Tyrolean traverse, via ferrata, and abseiling

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Hat Chao Samran

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This beach, which is located approximately 15 kilometers from Phetchaburi Market, has a history that can be traced back to

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Hat Laem Luang

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This white sandy beach, which stretches for 2 kilometers, is located 4 kilometers north of Hat Chao Samran and is

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Kaeng Krachan Dam

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This Dam is located 53 kms. southwest of the town along the Phetchaburi-Tha Yang-Kaeng Krachan route. The construction was completed

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Kaeng Krachan National Park

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The most extensive national park of Thailand, occupying a largely unexplored area of 2,915 square kilometers (1.7 million rai of

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Hup Kraphong

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This is the place where the Hup Kraphong Royal Development Project is located. King Bhumibhol initiated the project in 1962

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Sirindhorn International Environment Park

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Sirindhorn International Environment Park is located within the precincts of Fort Phra Ram Hok, Tambon Cha-am on Phetchakasem Road. It

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Ko Nai Luang

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Ko Nai Luang or Ko Phlap Phla is a small island in Khuean Kaeng Krachan Reservoir.  The island takes its

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Hat Puek Tian

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This wide and long beach is popular among local tourists. It is 7 kilometers south of Hat Chao Samran.

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Wat Kamphaeng Lang

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This monastery was originally a Khmer place of worship constructed in accordance with Bhramanism. Originally, there were five prangs (Khmer-style

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Wat Yai Suwannaram

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Another important temple in the town, Wat Yai Suwannaram is situated 1 kilometer east of the city hall. The temple,

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Marukhathaiyawan Palace

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The summer seaside palace, often referred to as “the palace of love and hope is located midway between Cha-am and

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Wat Mahathat Worawihan

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Situated by Maenam Phetchaburi in the town centre, the large white pagoda of Wat Maha That, which can be seen

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Tham Khao Luang

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The cave is located approximately five kilometers from Khao Wang. Smaller in size, the cave is regarded as the largest

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Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park

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Phetchaburis well-known landmark, the locally known as Khao Wang (Palace Hill) is located up on a 92-meter high verdant hill,

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Hat Cha-am

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The premier beach resort of Phetchaburi, Hat Cha-am is just as beautiful as the neighboring Hua Hin Beach. Located approximately

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