2 Best Sights in Phetchaburi, Around Bangkok

Studded with stalactites, this cave overflows with images of the Buddha, among them a 10-meter-long reclining one. Some were put in place by kings Rama IV and Rama V. For a donation of B20 or so to pay for the electricity, a nun will light up the rear of the cave for you. It is about a kilometer's walk from the entrance, but a shuttle service is provided for B15. The cave is best appreciated on a clear morning, between 9 and 10, when the sun shines in and reflects off the bronze iconography.

This 800-year-old Khmer-influenced structure on the western side of the Phetchaburi River is a royal monastery located in a charming district with narrow lanes and wooden shophouses. It comprises five large prangs (Khmer-style towers) that are visible from all over town. It is notable for its fine stucco work, which is characteristic of the Phetchaburi school of art seen in many of its temples.