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Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park

This covers a hilly area with an old palace and historical temples. It is located on a 92-metre high hill in the city of Phetchaburi. This summer palace was built by King Rama V in 1860. It was named “Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace” by local people called it “Khao Wang”. It is comprised of royal halls, palaces, temples and other buildings where were elegantly constructed in mix of Thai, Western and Chinese architectural styles.

 

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Description

The Place is located on Phetkasem Road, one kilometre from downtown. You can get the top (92 metres from ground) by walking or cable car. There is a festival (light and sound presentation) celerbrating local history

 

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Local Transportation

  • Car: From Bangkok , drive along Highway no. 35 (Thonburi-Pak Tho), passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram provinces and then take Highway no. 4 to Phetchaburi province, a total distance of 123 kilometers. Alternatively, you can proceed via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi provinces and go to Phetchaburi province.
  • Bus: There are air and non air-conditioned bus services to Phetchaburi province departing from Thonburi 's The Southern Bus Terminal daily. It takes time about 2.5 hours
  • Train: Take a train from Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station to Phetchaburi province and take a bus or taxi to destination.
  • Before you will travel to each place, please make sure about way to go there including both time schedule and open-close time.

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