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Scamper Around Phetchaburi
An easy daytrip from Hua Hin or Bangkok, Phetchaburi (
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) served as the
royal getaway for Rama IV (King Mongkut). The town's central hill was crowned
with the king's palace, perfectly poised for viewing the night sky, the monarch's pre-
ferred hobby. Nearby, cave-riddled mountains host several shrines that have been
further adorned by the artistic handiwork of subterranean irrigation.
