HUA HIN : Phetchaburi & Summer Palace (Private for 4 Pax up)
ID: GYG824228
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit the Khao Wang, a palace built under the royal command of King Rama IV, and see the large number of Buddha images found inside the Khao Luang caves.
Discover the highlights of Phetchaburi on a guided tour. Visit the Khao Wang Palace, explore the Khao Luang Cave, and see the five prangs at Wat Mahathat.
Start your tour with a visit to the Khao Wang Palace, Phetchaburi’s most well-known landmark. Admire the royal halls, palaces, temples, and other buildings which were elegantly constructed in a well-balanced of Thai, neoclassical Western, and Chinese architectural styles.
Next, head to the Khao Luang Cave, the most important and best-visited cave in Phetchaburi. See the large number of Buddha images found inside the cave, including a meters high Buddha image cast by order of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
Finally, visit the Wat Mahathat, a large courtyard enclosed by a cloister. At the center of the courtyard stand five massive prangs, known as “Phra Prang Ha Yod”, or five peak prang. The Khmer/Lopburi style towers were constructed during the Sukhothai era.
Highlights
- Explore a summer palace built under the royal command of King Rama IV
- Visit the Khao Luang caves, a place where King Mongkut studied Buddhism
- Discover the Wat Mahathat, a temple with five massive prangs in the courtyard
- See the large number of Buddha images found inside the Khao Luang caves
- Admire the royal halls, palaces, temples, and other buildings at Khao Wang
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun
It is recommended to bring water and snacks
Photography is allowed, but the use of flash is prohibited inside the caves
Be respectful of the cultural and religious significance of the sites visited
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
