FULL-DAY : Phetchaburi Temple & Palace
08:30 hrs
Depart for Petchaburi City, a charming historic town sitting astride the main road to Southern Thailand has a number of temples with strong connections to the former capital of Ayutthaya. Some of the best examples of Ayutthaya’s mural paintings can be found here. However, the glorious palace now a national museum, which sits on a hilltop overlooking the town, is a breath-taking place to visit.
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park or Khao Wang is an ancient monument located on 3 large tops of a mountain, the highest one measuring 95 meters and it is popular attraction in Phetchaburi. Phra Nakhon Khiri or Khao Wang was construction in King Rama IV era. King Rama IV was pleased with the location and assigned Chaophraya Si Suriyawong (Chuang Bunnak), then Minister of Defence, to oversee the construction of a summer palace here. Upon completion in 1860, the king named the palace “Phra Nakhon Khiri”, but the local people have preferred to call it “Khao Wang” or the palace mountain until present. Phra Nakhon Khiri comprises throne halls, royal residences, temples, and many other buildings; most of them are of the Western style, featuring a blend of the Chinese and neoclassical architecture.
Wat Maha That Worawiharn has the large white pagoda is a mixture of the late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin style with an adaptation of Khmer ancient monastery. This Five Peak Prang housing the Lord Buddha’s relics was constructed according to concept of Mahayana Buddhism. The highest one is tall 42 meters. The elegantly designed stucco decorated in the Buddhism ordination hall and pavilion is proof to the excellent skill of Phetchaburi’s local craftsmanship.
12:30 hrs
Lunch serve at local restaurant.
Our journey continues to Khao Luang Cave, which houses not less than 170 Buddha Images. From there, we visit a stucco-art-decorated temple.
Then return transfer to hotel.
Remark
Remark:
• Shorts or sleeveless shirts are considered improper dress for both men and women visiting temples.
Remark:
• Shorts or sleeveless shirts are considered improper dress for both men and women visiting temples.
