Wat Khao Takhrao
Wat Khao Takhrao Travel 12 kms. from Phetchaburi to Amphoe Ban Laem and continue for another 6 kms. This temple houses a highly revered sitting Buddha image called "Luang Pho Khao Takhrao". The image was found at the mouth of the Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram by the villagers of Ban Laem, who migrated from Ban Laem to Samut Songkhram during the fall of Ayutthaya.

Amphoe Cha-am
Hat Cha-am
Hat Cha-am This beautiful beach, twinned with Hua Hin of Phrachuap Khiri Khan, is located 40 kms. south of the town or 20 kms. north of Hua Hin, and another 2 kms. along an access road. Cha-am was originally a small fishing village. After a royal palace was built near Hua Hin in the reign of King Rama VI, the land was occupied by the royal family and the elite. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation.

Hup Kraphong
Hup Kraphong Turn right at Km.201-202, 4 kms. before arriving at Cha-am and continue for another 8 kms. This area was originally dry and infertile. In 1962, King Rama IX had an idea to help local farmers and established the Hup Kraphong Rural Development Project with the support of Israel. There were studies on various crops growing in accordance with market requirements. Tourists can buy farm produces as well as fine crafts made of hemp.

Marukhathaiyawan Palace
Marukhathaiyawan Palace This summer palace, referred to as "the palace of love and hope" is located between Cha-Am and Hua Hin. It was built under the royal command of King Rama VI in the year 1923, with the materials from the demolished Hat Chao Samran Palace. It is a two-storeyed wooden pavilion with series of halls linking each other, and a long corridor leading to the sea. The compound is open everyday, Mon to Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ; Sat, Sun and public holdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is 90 baht per person

Amphoe Kaeng Krachan
Kaeng Krachan National Park
Kaeng Krachan National Park This is the most extensive national park of Thailand occupying an area of 2,915 square kilometres and still largely unexplored. The national park office is located, 3 kms. beyond Kaeng Krachan Dam. It was declared a national park on June 12,1981, with clearly defined areas for a reservoir and year round green jungle in the Tanaosri Ranges, which are the origins of many rivers. The area is also rich in flora and fauna and has an 18-level waterfall named Namtok Tho Thip. About 54 kms. from the park office on the Sai Wang Won-Namtok Tho Thip route, there is a viewpoint affording magnificent views of misty mountains in the morning and suitable for bird and butterfly watching. Rafting along the Phetchaburi River takes some 6 hours, passing rapids and several smaller rivers.

Amphoe Khao Yoi
Lao Song or Thai Song Dam Tribal Villages
Lao Song or Thai Song Dam Tribal Villages These are found in many vicinities in Amphoe Khao Yoi, particularly at Ban Nong Prong and Ban Thap Khang. Their ancestors have migrated from Laos. Their old customs and traditions are occasionally practised. In April, they organize their own social events with entertainment and folk plays.

Tham Khao Yoi
Tham Khao Yoi This cave is located behind the railway station of Amphoe Khao Yoi, 22 kms. prior to arriving at Phetchaburi town. It houses several Buddha images and was the place where King Mongkut practised meditation while he was in the monkhood.

Wat Kuti
Wat Kuti This temple at Tambon Bang Khem, north of Amphoe Khao Yoi, houses a Bot or rite hall made entirely from carved teak wood. Its outer surface of the walls was carved into scenes depicting Lord Buddha’s story and the door panels into openwork of intwined spray patterns, all with masterly craftsmanship.

Amphoe Muang
Khao Bandai It
Khao Bandai It This hill is 121 metres high and just 2 kms. south of Khao Wang. It is the site of an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Period. There are several caves called Tham Prathum, Tham Phra Chao Sua, and Tham Phra Phuttha Saiyat.

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park The palace is considered beautiful with a blend of natural beauty and art. One interesting thing about the architectural design of the palace buildings is the mix of neoclassical, Thai, and Chinese style which is rather unique.

Location and Route It is located on Phetkasem Road, about one kilometer from the junction, the entrance to the town. There are two ways to ascend the hill :

Walking Up : Through it might be a little bit tiring, a traditional way to enjoy and be close to the nature, is to walk up the stone path at the front. Aside from the vegetation especially the lantom, plants which cover most areas of the hill and when in full bloom during summer will produce sweet smelling flowers, a horde of monkeys inhabiting the hill usually come out along the path to great visitors. One caution is that the visitors should not carry along with them food bags or drinks. The monkeys might harm them if they are hungry, agitated, or disturbed.

Taking the cable car : For a visitor who wants quick access, the cable car service is open from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekend. The fares which include the admission fee to visit the museum are 50 baht for adults and 30 baht for children.

Interesting things The group of the royal residence on the western side of the hill. It consists of the Phetchphoomphairot Building, Pramotmahaisawan Building, Wetchayanwichienprasat Building, Ratchathammasapha Building and Hor Chatchawanwiengchai Observatory. The main residence, Phetchphoomphairot and Pramotmahaisawan Buildings are now the museum displaying the valuable objects and utensils belonging to King Rama the Fourth and the Fifth.

Phrathatjomphet It is the big white pagoda situated on the middle peak of the hill. King Mongkut renovated the old pagoda, which was there before, by making it bigger and later some Buddha relics were enshrined here.

Wat Phrakaewnoi It was situated on the eastern peak of the hill, and was constructed traditionally s the temple in the palace precinct, similar to Wat Phrakaew of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Here the interesting things are : Jedeedaeng, the red square-based pagoda. The ordination hall. The hall is a small beautifully symmetrical structure. The stucco at the gables is said to be a masterpiece of Phetchaburi. The design is in the pattern of King Mongkut's emblem, Phichai Mongkut or the conquering crown. Phra Sutthasela Chedi. The pagoda was built from greenish gray marble. An amazing thing about this is that the marble was first sculptured into pieces to make a pagoda at Ko Srichang, an island of the coast of Pattaya, a well known seaside resort on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Then it was dismantled and transported to Phetchaburi, on the western coast of the Gulf, and reconstructed here.

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet
Phra Ram Ratchaniwet This palace of European architectural style is originally called "Wang Ban Pun". It is situated in the south of the town. King Rama V commanded it built as a rainy season palace in 1916. It was used to welcome and accommodate state visitors during the reign of King Rama VI.

Tham Khao Luang
Tham Khao Luang Located 5 kms. north of Khao Wang, this cave houses a Buddha image cast by the royal command of King Rama V as a dedication to King Rama III and King Rama IV.

At the foot of the Khao Luang Hill, there is a large monastery called “Wat Tham Klaep” or Wat Bun-thawi which has a very large hall and a chapel with beautifully carved door panels.

Wat Kamphaeng Lang
Wat Kamphaeng Lang This temple, situated in the town, was originally a Khmer place of worship. It was later turned into a Buddhist temple and a shrine hall was constructed. However, the outlook of the place has not much changed due to the existence of sandstone walls and four Khmer style pagodas.

Wat Mahathat Worawihan
Wat Mahathat Worawihan This old temple is situated by the Phetchaburi River in the town centre. There is a five-topped pagoda constructed in accordance with the Mahayana concept housing Lord Buddha’s relics. The stucco designs decorated on the vihara and the ubosot reflect the excellent skill of local craftsmen.

Wat Yai Suwannaram
Wat Yai Suwannaram This is another important temple in the town, situated 1 km. east of the city hall. The main shrine hall has no windows. It contains 300-year-old mural paintings of mythical angels. The multi-purpose hall, once located in Ayutthaya’s Grand Palace, was entirely built of teak wood and decorated with fine carving work especially at the door panels. The hall also houses a preaching throne with intricate wood carvings and gold gilt works of Bangkok design.

Amphoe Tha Yang
Hat Puk Tian
Hat Puk Tian This wide and long beach is popular among Thai tourists. It is 7 kms. south of Hat Chao Samran.