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Apart from the beautiful sand beach, there are many
attractions around Cha Am and most of them are within short reach. Here
are some of the points of interest you may like to stop by while you are in Cha
Am.
Maruekkha-thayawan Palace
This palace was once a seaside summer palace of the royal family. Designed
by an Italian architect during the reign of King Rama IV, it comprises of three
two-storey wooden buildings adjointed to each other by elevated walkways.
Today the palace is open for public viewing.
Hua Hin
Hua Hin is a well-known seaside resort of Thailand and the oldest one of its
kind. The beach extends about three kilometers southwards of the fishing
village. It boasts a fine white sand, quality resort hotels, many water
sports opportunities and boasts to be as popular as when it was first
established.
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, or more locally known as Khao Wang,
represents a fantastic mixture of traditional Thai, Chinese and Western
architectural styles. Its construction was commissioned by King Rama VI
for himself and royal guests. The park comprises of palaces, temples,
royal halls and groups of building sprawling on Mahaisawan Hill.
Kaeng Krachan National Park
This park is the largest national park of Thailand. Visitors to Kaeng
Krachan will find plenty of outdoor activities available here such as trekking
along the mountain paths, visiting cliffs and rock formations, boating in Kaeng
Krachan Reservoir and watching various species of birds.
Khao Luang
The cave is located at about 3 kilometers away from the township inside Khao
Luang, and boasts a fine collection of magnificent stalagmites and stalactites
which reflects the sun beams filtered through the ventilating hole at the
top. In addition to the beautiful natural environment of the cave, there
are also several Buddha images built by King Rama V.
Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (Ban Puen Palace)
The construction of this palace was commissioned by King Rama IV who conceived
it to be his retreat in the monsoon season. It was modeled after the
palace of Keiser Wilhelm in Germany and a German architect was ordered to design
and overlook its construction. The final product is an impressive
combination between the Baroque and Art Nouveau architectural styles.
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng is the biggest and oldest
historical site of the province and perhaps of the country since its historical
relics suggest that Petchaburi was a great settlement from 12th-13th
century. The dominant architectural style of this temple is influenced by
the Khmer's style. The wall is made of laterite and there appears the
Dvaravai stucco mouldings in patterns of Naga or serpent gripped in the mouth of
dragon and the lotus petals on the capitals of
columns.
Wat Yai Suwannaram
This well known temple houses a fine collection of
mural paintings which can be dated back to Ayutthaya period. The ubosot
enshrines the main stucco Buddha image in the posture of subduing mara and a
cast figure of the former Supreme Patriarch Taeng-mo.
Wat Ko Kaeo Suttharam
This temple was built during the late Ayutthaya period and has a unique
architectural style characteristic of its time. There are various mural
paintings depicting ten previous lives of the Lord Buddha. The wooden
panelled walls of its exterior-walls or Fa Prakon are regarded as the most
beautiful in Thailand. Sala Kanparian, the pavillion, has a
superbly-carved wooden pulpit by the river is called Sala Mahesuan.
Wat Phuttha Saiyat
Wat Phuttha Saiyat is more popularly known by the name Wat Phra Non by the local
people. The temple houses one of the four largest statues of the reclining
Buddha or Phra Phuttha Saiyat in Thailand. The statue is presently
enshrined in Phra Wiharn (formerly laid outdoor) which contains inside many
Dvaravati and U-thong Buddha images.
Wat Mahathat Worawihan
Wat Mahathat Worawihan was built according to the
Buddhist precept by erecting a temple inthe middle of the town to enshrien
Bhudda relics. The temple is believed to have been bulit 800 years ago and
has in its collection a variety of historical and artistic artifacts.
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