5 DAYS BANGKOK>PHETCHABURI>CHA-AM

Special Group Departure on Thursdays (GV 6)

APR 20 & 26 MAY 04, 11**, 18 & 25 JUN 01, 08, 15 & 22

General Information

           Phetchaburi, an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, now serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to other beach towns in Southern Thailand . The province is worth visiting for its splendid historical park and ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food.

          Phetchaburi, an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, now serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to other beach towns in Southern Thailand . The province is worth visiting for its splendid historical park and ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food. Phetchaburi occupies an area of 6,225 square kilometres, characterised by thick jungles and mountain ranges lying in the west as a border between Thailand and Myanmar , and 80 km. long coastline towards the Gulf of Thailand in the east. Phetchaburi is divided into 8 districts (Amphoes): Muang Phetchaburi, Ban Laem, Ban Lat, Cha-am, Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yoi, Nong Ya Plong and Tha Yang.

Distance from Amphoe Mueang to Other Districts :

Attractions
         
           Hat Cha-am This beautiful beach, twinned with Hua Hin of Phrachuap Khiri Khan, is located 40 kms. south of the town or 20 kms. north of Hua Hin, and another 2 kms. along an access road. Cha-am was originally a small fishing village. After a royal palace was built near Hua Hin in the reign of King Rama VI, the land was occupied by the royal family and the elite. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation

Day 01 Singapore/Bangkok
TG 404 1225/1345hrs (Meal on Board)
ssemble at Changi International Airport for your flight to Bangkok . Upon arrival, meet by local representative and transfer to Bangkok

Day 02 Bangkok/Phetchaburi/Cha-am (B,L,D)
Visit:
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
The biggest and oldest historical site.
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng provides evidence of Phetchaburi as a great settlement from 12th- 13th centuries. The prasat of three late rite tall stupas Prang is the architecture influenced by the Khmer of Bayon period.

Tham Khao Luang
The cave is located at about 3 kilometers away from the township inside Khao Luang. Visitors can easily walk up to see the colourful stalagmites and stalactites in the cave.

Phetchaburi Night Market

Day 03 Cha-am (B,L,D)
Visit :
Phra Ratchaniwet Maruekkhathaiyawan Palace
King Rama V, had it designed by an Italian architect and built at the beach in Tambon Huai Sai Nuea, Amphoe Cha-am, to be his summer palace.

Wat Mahathat Worawihan
See the magnificient artistic work Wat Mahathat was built according to the old precept of having a temple in the middle of the town to enshrine Buddha relics.

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park (Khao wang)
After King Rama IV ascended the throne, he had his first palace built in Phetchaburi in 1859, on the top of Khao Khiri and named it “ Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace ”.

Premium Outlet (brand names factory outlets)

Hua Hin Night Market

Day 04 Cha-am/Bangkok (B,L,D)
Morning at leisure. After lunch visit Baan Kanom Nanthawan Thai Snacks/Dessert Shop. Continue journey to Bangkok . Evening visit Suan Lum Night Bazaar

Day 05 Bangkok/Singapore TG409 1615/1935hrs (B, Meal on Board)
Morning at leisure. Departure transfer to Airport

Accommodation (or similar):

• BANGKOK PALACE (BKK)
• THE CHA-AM METHAVALAI HOTEL or similar class (beach resort)

Special Group Departure on Thursdays (GV 2)
MAY 11**, 18 & 25 JUN 01, 08, 15 & 22

**TG High Season Surcharge - $60/Adult $45/Child

Update: 25 Apr 2006

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