Petchaboon is the top hit destination in Thailand because of cool climate all year long making here be called as “Switzerland of Thailand”. With a lot of attractions such as Khao Khor, Nam Nao National Park, Phu Tub Berg and so many other places welcome you to enjoy.
Attractions
Khao Kho
One of must-to-visit places in Petchaboon is Khao Kho. The reason of the name is because there is a lot of Ton Khor or Mountain Serdang around here. Cool Climate all year long and beautiful green atmosphere make Khao Kho was designated as “Switzerland of Thailand”. Admiring sea of mist, feel cold breezes in the morning will give you stunning scenery. Here there are several attractions such as Pha Sorn Kaew Temple located in Pha Sorn Kaew cliff where referred as one of the most beautiful temples since they combined with a variety of fine art and Buddhist architecture together. Moreover, temple surround by gorgeous mountain view so you can prays and wishes among natural scenery, perfect! Then Chedi Phra Borommasaririkkathat Khao Kho (Khao Kho Pagoda) is the place that comprises Lord Buddha’s relics, brought from Sri Lanka. Another place that shouldn’t miss is Khao Kho Palace located on Khao Ya (Ya Mountain), was established for present to King Phumipol Adulyadej. In present open for visitors to see fine architecture inside. For adventure lovers must to try a lot of hiking trails here. Enjoy the fun experience while delighting amazing views.
Nam Nao National Park
Experience in nature of Nam Nao National park, one of the most beautiful parks in Thailand, Petchaboon with the fruitful forest and so many crystal clear waterfalls can recharge your soul batteries. For adventure lovers will be stunned by beautiful of nature-made green oasis which be well cared by forestry field officers. Not surprised that Nam Nao is a top-hit landmark of Petchaboon.
Srithep Historical Park
If you have a chance to visit Petchaboon, one of the places you shouldn’t miss is “Srithep Historical Park”. Srithep is used to be the ancient glorious city named Aphaisaree in 1,000 years ago. There are so many must-to-visit places in Srithep. Start with worshipping at the Srithep Shrine for luck, after that taking a walk around the park and you will find other amazing places as Prang Srithep, Prang Song Pee Nong, Kao Klang Nai monument etc. for entertain you all day long.
Phu Tub Berg
Let’s take a deep breath of fresh air, feel cold breezes blowing through your hair all year round, indulge yourself in Phu Tub Berg, the highest mountain in Petchaboon (1,768 metres above sea level). Seeing 360 degree top view of Petchaboon province and immersing yourself in simple of local hill tribe life can really refresh your day. Along with the largest cabbage fields can be visited here. Climax is Phaya Sua Klong flowers blooming around winter season of Thailand be the stunning beautiful scenery I ever met.
Wichian Buri
Other than well-known grilled chicken of Wichian Buri. There are so many interesting places for you to visit such as King Naresuan the Great Shrine for worshipping King Naresuan Monument which was built by Wichian Buri’s villager to commemorate the visit of King Naresuan to the city of Wichian Buri. Next is Wichian Buri Temple where Phra Phutha Saiyaat Wichian Buri Rattana Mingmongkol, the biggest Image of Buddha in Petchaboon be established in here. Last but not lease Million-year-old Shell Fossils; dating back to 15 million years old ago, shells changed to big fossils look like a big stone, amazing!
The Petchaboon City Pillar Shrine
The Petchaboon City Pillar Shrine is located at the middle of the town, opposite the old city hall of Petchaboon. It is stone pillar that Damrong Rajanubhab brought from Sri Thep town in 1904. Here is the oldest of city pillar shrine of Thailand that popular for traveller who would like to see Tawaravadee and Khom art of architectures and worship for luck.
Phra Puttha Mahathammaracha
Phra Puttha Mahathammaracha is the important respectable image of Buddha of Petchaboon, called by villagers as “Phra Yai” (The meaning of Yai is Big) because Buddha image is the biggest in the world. The size is 11.984 in width, 16.5899 in height and hefty weight of 45 Tons. Phra Puttha Mahathammaracha was made of pure brass, on King Phumipol Adulyadej’s 84th birthday in 2011 and Pra Kate (the sharp peak of Buddha image) contains Lord Buddha’s relics. Buddha image is reproduced from the real one which placed at Tri Phum temple. Here is one of the popular attractions in Petchaboon that you should to come and bring good luck back home.
