Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf - Thailand's Islands and Beaches - page 273

Sights

1 Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park A2

2 Phra That Chom Phet A3

3 Wat Mahathat Worawihan C3

Sleeping

4 J.J. Home C2

5 Sabaidee Resort C2

6 Sun Hotel A2

Eating

7 Day Market D3

8 Jek Meng B2

9 Ne & Nal C2

10 Night Market C2

11 Rabieng Rim Nam C3

Transport

12 Air-con Buses to Bangkok C2

13 Minivans to Bangkok C2

14 Ordinary Buses to Cha-am & Hua Hin D3

15 Sŏrng·tăa·ou to Kaeng Krachan National Park D3

Sights & Activities
For such a small town, Phetchaburi has enough historic temples to keep anyone busy for
the day.

Phra Nakhon Khiri

Historical Park
OFFLINE MAP

HISTORICAL SITE

GOOGLE MAP

( 0 3240 1006; admission 150B, tram return adult/child 40B/free; 8.30am-4.30pm, tram 8.30am-4.30pm)
This national historical park sits regally atop Khao Wang (Palace Hill) surveying the city
with subdued opulence. Rama IV (King Mongkut) built the palace, in a mix of European
and Chinese styles, and surrounding temples in 1859 as a retreat from Bangkok. The hill-
top location allowed the king to pursue his interest in astronomy and stargazing.