Phetchaburi, locally known by Thais as "Muang Phetch", is well known for its splendid historical park, ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local, fresh seafood and delicious tropical fruits draws tourists all year round. Phetchaburi also has a popular resort town, Cha-am which is the premier beach resort in the province.
Cha-Am is delightfully tranquil beach town that has not seen the same development as other coastal resorts. Hat Chao Samran is a nice beach that is becoming popular for small hideaways.
In addition,one of the most popular attractions in Phetchaburi is the Phra Nakhon Kiri or Khao Wang ( Palace on the hill). |
