Dating back to the 8th century, Phetchaburi is a small town in southern Thailand, around 130km from Bangkok. Known to have the oldest settlements in Thailand, it is situated on River Phet and is home to some beautiful temples, beaches, and the famous Royal Palace. Phetchaburi is more of a working agricultural city and not very popular as a tourist spot. However, there’s a lot to see for the visitors.

If you’re looking for history, architecture, nature, and food, all in one destination, Phetchaburi fulfills that. Whether you want to stroll around the bustling markets or explore the numerous temples, this city offers you every niche you could think of. Known mainly for its agriculture, there are many rice paddies, salt farms, and fishing villages here. Phetchaburi is also known for its desserts, especially khanom mor gaeng, a custard dessert. Because of its proximity to Bangkok, it is an easy weekend travel getaway.