Practical information
- Location
- Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi · 13.10869, 99.93794
- Opening hours
- Daily 08:30-16:00 (Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park); cable car 08:30-16:30 (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
- Entrance fee
- Foreign visitors 40 baht, Thai visitors 20 baht; cable car round trip 50 baht per adult (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th)
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Summer palace and temple built under King Mongkut, from 1859
Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.
About Phra Nakhon Khiri
Phra Nakhon Khiri, known locally as Khao Wang, is a historical park on a 95-metre hill above Phetchaburi. King Mongkut built it as a summer palace, and its three peaks hold three groups of buildings: the palace with its observatory on the western peak, the large white chedi Phra That Chom Phet in the middle, and on the eastern peak Wat Phra Kaeo, a royal temple modelled on the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok. A cable car runs up the hill, or you can walk the steep paths. Beware of the monkeys.
Highlights
- Hilltop palace King Mongkut's summer palace.
- Wat Phra Kaeo A royal temple on the eastern peak.
- Cable car A lift up the hill.
Tips for Phra Nakhon Khiri
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Mahathat Worawihan (Phetchaburi), about 1 km away as the crow flies.
- Expect a climb; go early in the day to avoid the heat and bring water.
More photos of Phra Nakhon Khiri
Fireworks over the illuminated hill, Phra Nakhon Khiri Photo: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Phra Nakhon Khiri on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Phra Nakhon Khiri
Where is Phra Nakhon Khiri?
Phra Nakhon Khiri is in Phetchaburi, Phetchaburi province, in western Thailand.
What is Phra Nakhon Khiri known for?
Phra Nakhon Khiri, known locally as Khao Wang, is a historical park on a 95-metre hill above Phetchaburi. Highlights include Hilltop palace, Wat Phra Kaeo and Cable car.
What are the opening hours of Phra Nakhon Khiri?
Daily 08:30-16:00 (Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park); cable car 08:30-16:30 (source: virtualhistoricalpark.finearts.go.th). Check before your visit, as times can change.
Temples nearby
- Wat Mahathat Worawihan (Phetchaburi) 1 km as the crow flies
- Wat Yai Suwannaram (Phetchaburi) 2 km as the crow flies
- Tham Khao Luang Cave Temple (Phetchaburi) 3 km as the crow flies
- Wat Huay Mongkol (Hua Hin) 63 km as the crow flies
- Wat Samphran 76 km as the crow flies