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The entrance to Phetchaburi is dominated by a small hill known as Khao Wang (Palace Mountain), where King Mongkut built a summer palace in 1860 in neo-classical style. Named Phra Nakhon Khiri, it is now a Historical Park full of palace buildings, temples, halls, even an observatory where the King used to view the stars.

Wat Phra Kaew: King Rama IV ordered his architects to construct a royal temple in the Palace compound on Phra Nakhon Khiri, in the same fashion as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It's composed of the ordination hall, the chedi and some small halls.

Phra Thinang Wechayan Wichien Prasat: This hall was constructed in the style of a Prang which is typical in the reign of King Rama IV. The hall is where the statue of King Rama IV is situated.

Monkeys in actions!!!

There are so many of them around the park. Be careful if you have food, they all might run up to you!

Phra That Chom Phet: The chedi containing relics of Buddha.

Chatchawan Wiangchai Observatory: This observatorory was constructed for King Rama IV to observe stars and constellations. The King was knowledgeable in astronomy.

The cable car for visitors to go up and down visiting this park.

There are lots of trees around the park,

Take a close look at the architecture which is European, Thai and Chinese

LOCATION: On Mahasawan Hill in Phetchaburi.
OPENING HOURS: Open daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ADMISSION: Adult 40 baht

Visitors can reach the palace by foot or electric tram.

 Copyright information: All pictures by Nattawud Daoruang. Information from brochures obtained at location and Tourism Authority of Thailand. Additional information by Richard Barrow and Nattawud Daoruang.