Majestic Khao Wang, sweet puddings, city of
Buddha, excellent art, land of Dharma, delightful
beaches.
Phetchaburi is a travel destination that caters for many tastes.
It has a great number of temples, palaces, ancient arts and long
history to offer. Here visitors will experience the nostalgic qualities of the days gone by in many classic tourist attractions. Cha-am
beach continues to be popular after all these decades, its charming white sandy beach still makes it one of the best places to relax.
Come visit Phetchaburi, a gem of a city.
Phetchaburi is a province in the lower central region 123 Km south of Bangkok with an area of 6,225 sq.Km. Phetchaburi was historically an important town. It was mentioned in a stone
inscription found in the reign of King Jayavarman VII of the Khmer empire. Moreover, Phetchaburi even sent its own envoys to China as an independent state before the rise of Ayutthaya Kingdom. The inscription of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great also mentions the name of Phetchaburi.
During Ayutthaya Era, Phetchaburi was a first class fortress town, the kingdom’s southern gateway, as well as a supply collection point. In Rattanakosin Era, Phetchaburi has become an important sea-side resort. Three Kings of the present dynasty built their palaces in Phetchaburi.
Geography
The west is mountainous dense jungles where the Tenasserim range, whose Phetchaburi section stretches 120 Km, lies as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar. The east is the Gulf of
Thailand coastline stretching 80 Km from north to south. There are three important rivers in
Phetchaburi: Phetchaburi river which is 227 Km long, Bang Kloi river at 44 Km, and Bang Tabun river at 18 Km.
Climate
As a seaside province, the climate of Phetchaburi is influenced by the southwest monsoon. Heavy rains occur from May to November. The best time to visit is from December to April or in winter when the sky is always clear.
Administration and Boundaries
Phetchaburi Province borders Amphoe Amphawa, Samut Songkhram Province and Amphoe Pak Tho, Ratchaburi Province to the north, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to the
south, the Gulf of Thailand to the east, and Union of Myanmar to the west.
Phetchaburi Province is divided into 8 Amphoes: Mueang Phetchaburi, Khao Yoi, Nong Ya Plong, Ban Laem, Ban Lat, Tha Yang, Kaeng Krachan, and Cha-am.
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