Petchaburi
Temple
About one hour bus ride
to the province capital
of Petchaburi Province,
60 km north of Hua Hin.
We visit Mahatat Temple
to see a five peaked
pagoda which is assumed
to have been built in
Khmer period (approx.
800 years ago). Also
in the edifice are various
images of Buddha. 3
of which are highly
respected and revered
by the people of Petchaburi.
-visit Kamphaeng Laeng
Temple, a former Khmer
sanctuary which later
became a Buddhist Temple
and then proceed to
Khao Luang Cave in an
underground cavern housing’
170 revered Buddha statues. See
the summer residence
of King Mongkut (King
Rama 5) known as Khao
Wang, a palace set on
a 95 meters high hill
in enchanting surroundings
with magnificent views.
See the summer residence
of King Mongkut (King
Rama 5) known as Khao
Wang, a palace set on
95 meter high hill in
enchanting surroundings
with magnificent views.
Here you can also see
the museum with furniture
of this area. After
Petchaburi 30 minute
drive along the beach
at Cha Am and visiting
Neranchara Temple which
is regarded as the biggest
Buddha image of Mahayana
Buddhism on Cha Am Beach,
viewing Cha Am Beach
before returning. Includes:
lunch, all entrances
and soft drink in the
car.
See
the summer residence
of King Mongkut (King
Rama 5) known as Khao
Wang, a palace set on
a 95 meters high hill
in enchanting surroundings
with magnificent views.
