The Most Beautiful Destination , Phetchaburi , Thailand
Phetchaburi is a province in central Thailand bordering Myanmar (Burma) to the west and the Gulf of Thailand to the east. The dense rainforest of Kaeng Krachan National Park covers nearly half its area, offering hiking trails and camping. Phetchaburi has changed its character to a town of charming beauty with peaceful seaside resorts and superb natural reserves. Three kings of the Ratanakosin Period, King Rama IV, V, and VI established their rainy season retreats here, each building a Palace respectively named Phranakhonkhiri, Phraramrajanivet, Phrarajnivesmarugadayawan. Consequently, Phetchaburi is also known as Muang Sam Wang, the city of the three palaces.
Phetchaburi is also well known for its splendid historical park, ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local foods and fresh seafood. Phetchaburi is known for its banana stalk carving, which is traditionally used to decorate crematoriums during funerals. Phetchaburi is also known for its Thai lacquer works.
Phetchaburi has many historical sites, including:
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Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park:
This park has cobblestone streets, temples, landscaped spaces, and the Phra That Chom Phet Chedi, a bone-white palace with a spire.
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Wat Mahathat Worawihan:
This Royal Temple is known for its exceptional stucco work.
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Tham Khao Luang Cave:
This cave is considered the most historically important and largest cave in Phetchaburi Province. King Mongkut (Rama IV) used the cave to study Buddhism and to meditate.
How to Reach Phetchaburi
The nearest airport to Phetchaburi is Hua Hin (HHQ). However, there are better options for getting to Phetchaburi. State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Phetchaburi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180 - ₹2,600 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dawe (TVY) to Phetchaburi via Yangon, Myawaddy, Mae Sot, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 41h 9m. however tourists generally take flight to Bangkok and around 2 hr drive from here to Phetchaburi which is more convenient.
There are a few ways to get around Phetchaburi including renting a vehicle, taking a tuk-tuk, or riding a tricycle taxi:
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Rent a car or motorcycle
With attractions spread out across the city, a rented vehicle is a good way to get around. There are many rental places in town.
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Take a tuk-tuk or motorcycle taxi
These are also available in Phetchaburi.
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Ride a tricycle taxi
The traditional two-seater pedal-powered tricycle taxis are another option.
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Phetchaburi to Phuket:
he cheapest way to get from Phetchaburi to Phuket is to bus which costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500 and takes 18h 6m.
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Phetchaburi to Kanchanaburi:
You can either drive or take a train to Kanchanaburi which takes around 3 hr 45 minutes . The cheapest way to get from Phetchaburi to Kanchanaburi is to bus and Mini Van which costs ₹700 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 14m.
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Phetchaburi to Krabi:
The cheapest way to get from Phetchaburi to Krabi is to train and bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 11h 1m. he fastest way to get from Phetchaburi to Krabi is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹10,000.
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Phetchaburi to Pattaya:
The cheapest way to get from Phetchaburi to Pattaya is to bus via Pattaya which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 27m. The fastest way to get from Phetchaburi to Pattaya is to taxi which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹5,500.
