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Phetchaburi
This province is located close to Thai Gulf, just 123 KM from Bangkok. There is Cha-Um beach which is very popular for tourists.
Attractions:
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Khao Wang
This hill in the vicinity of Amphoe Muang is 92 meters high. King Mongkut was very fond of Khao Wang so he commanded a palace built on top of it in the year 1860 to be used for vacationing open to the public from 8.30-16.30 everyday To go up Khao Wang, one can either walk or take a cable car.
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Tum Kho Loung
Just 92 meters to the summit!! There are many beautiful stalagmites and stalactites inside the cave. Tum Kao Loung is the most important cave in Petchaburi.
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Ban Peen Palace
It is located in TumBon Ban Mor. The construction began in 1909 at the command of King Rama V to be his rainy season palace and completed in 1916. This is a European style Palace. The place was used to welcome and accommodate state visitors during the reign of King Rama VI. This palace opens everyday from 8.00am to 4.00pm.
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Jao Sumran Beach
Just 15 KM away from Petchaburi market!! Many tourists will visit during Holidays. There are many food drink restaurants and resorts available for tourists.
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Cha-Um Beach
This is a beautiful beach and famous of Petchaburi. This beach is just 41 KM away from Petchaburi Downtown. There are many hotels, resorts and restaurant, which are prepared for tourists.
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Keang Krachan National Park
The most extensive national park of Thailand, occupying a largely unexplored area of 2,915 square kilometers (1.8 million rai of land)
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Keang Krachan Dam has a height of 58 meters, length of 760 meters. This dam was constructed because the Phetch Dam cannot store water and when the water level in the Phetch River is too high it has to be released uselessly. Therefore, Kaeng Krachan Dam was constructed to store water, to be delivered to the Phetch Dam for distribution into the irrigated area.
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Kao Pa Neoun Toung is 50 KM from National park office and 1,207 meters from sea level. The weather is cold all year. No road for car, the only way to reach the summit is by foot. It takes about 4-6 hours.
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Num Tok Atip is 4 KM away from the top of Paneun Mountain. Tourists can reach the waterfall by car. The waterfall itself has 9 levels and is very beautiful.
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Keang Krachan Dam has a height of 58 meters, length of 760 meters. This dam was constructed because the Phetch Dam cannot store water and when the water level in the Phetch River is too high it has to be released uselessly. Therefore, Kaeng Krachan Dam was constructed to store water, to be delivered to the Phetch Dam for distribution into the irrigated area.
See Other Attractions in Central: [
Bangkok ¦
Nakhon Nayok ¦
Ayutthaya ¦
Saraburi ¦
Lop Buri ¦
Prachin Buri ¦
Samut Songkhram ¦
Prachuapkhirikhan ¦
Kanchanaburi
]
Other Regions: North,
Northeast,
East,
South
