Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park

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Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is Phetchaburi’s well-known landmark. Known locally as Khao Wang, it is located up on a 92-meter high verdant hill. It was built elegantly in a well-balanced Thai, neoclassical Western and Chinese architectural styles. It was used as a summer palace of King Rama IV.

Location

On the mountain top, one kilometer from Phetchaburi’s town

Direction

By car: From Bangkok, take Highway No.35 (Thon Buri - Pak Tho), passing Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, and Pak Tho district, then take Highway No. 4 to Phetchaburi, travel to the Cable Car Station through Leap Khlong Chonlaprathan Road, and go up to the park by cable car or by foot

Highlights

Phrathat Jomphet, the big white pagoda situated on the middle peak of the hill
The original main residence, Phetchaphumphairot and Pramot Mahaisawan Buildings, which have been establish as Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum, exhibiting the royal paraphernalia of King Rama IV and King Rama V
Other attractions, such as the Ordination Hall, Phra Sutthasela Chedi, Wat Maha Samanaram and Wat Phra Kaew Noi, the Royal Temple of Phra Nakhon Khiri
Cable car up to the mountain 15-20 persons/trip.

Acttivities

Worship the Buddha’s relics and other sanctities
Trek up to the mountain, the traditional way to approach the park.
Enjoy the panoramic view of Phetchaburi City

Open Hrs.

Daily 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fee

Admission fee: 40 baht
Cable car ride: 150 baht/person

Other Info

Beware of the monkey in the historical park area
Do not feed or aggravate the monkey in the historical park area

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