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Hup
Kraphong ]
 This place is located four kilometers before arriving at
Cha-Am at KM.201-202. An asphalt road branches off on the right hand
side for a distance of eight kilometers to the Hup Kraphong Cooperatives
which is situation in the vicinity of Tambon Khao Yai. Amphoe Cha-Am
originally was dry and non-fertile.
In 1962 H.M. The King had the idea to help farmers in the Phetch Dam
Settlement, the Hup Kraphong Rural Development Project was the result of
the royal desire. It commenced in 1964 with support of Israel , and the
name of the projects is "Thai-Israel Project". There were studies on
various crops growing in accordance with market requirements. Farmers
were advised to grow crops according to proper technology and there was
an establishment of Hup Kraphong Cooperatives. Tourists can buy farm
product at the market located in front of the demonstration center as
well as to buy products made of hemp under the folk arts and crafts
project.
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Hat Cha-Am ]
This beach is located 41 kilometers from the township area where a two
kilometers road branches off on the left to the beach. Cha-Am beach is
the most beautiful beach of Chang Phetchaburi. Originally, Cha-Am was a
tambon of Amphoe Nong Jok. After Hua Hin became popular , thus causing
its land to become occupied by high rank and royal family members. They
tried to locate a new resort location and under the leadership of HRH.
Prince Narathip they recognized that Cha-Am beach was just as beautiful
as Hua Hin Beach. Since then Cha-Am has become much more well known to
the public. It was developed and promoted , and now has a district
status. The State Railways of Thailand operates a special trip to Cha-Am
on every holiday.
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Detailed information can be obtained from Travel service Section, Tel
2237-010, 2237020.
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Ma Ruk Ha
Thai Ya Wan Palace ]
 This palace is a royal seaside resort. The construction materials were
obtained from the demolished Hat Cho Samran Palace by th royal command
of king Vaijravudh in the year 1923. Located at Tambon Huai Nua , Amphoe
Cha-Am KM.216, it is a litte bit beyond Cha-Am Beach (going from
Bangkok). This palace is note for three two - storied wooden pavilions
facing the sea, and is referred to as "the palace of love and hope".
Series of halls are linked together throughout the palace. Residential
halls of the royal consort members are located on the right wing. The
central group of halls which is the royal residence consist of royal
sitting and relaxing rooms, accommodations for close royal servants
called Phisan Sakhon Hall, and the roaming room. In addition, Samoson
Sewakamat Hall, a two-storey open pavilion, is used as a meeting place,
and sometimes as a theater. Two important dramas were shown on this
stage in 1941 : "Phra Ruang" and "Wiwah Phra Samut". Cho Phraya
Ramrakhop ordered a statue of King Vajiravudh, as a royal dedication, to
be enshrined in the hall of Marukhathaiyawan Palace. An annual rite is
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Tham Khao Yoi ]
 This cave is located on Khao Yoi Hill, 22 kilometers prior to arriving
at Amphoe Muang Phetchaburi. The Hill is outstanding on the edge of
Highway No.4 the cave is in the east part of the hill which is located
behind the railway station.
There are many Buddha images of several size and attitudes enshrined in
the cave like those of Khao Luang Cave or Khao Bandai It Cave. According
to the history, those Buddha images were enshrined long ago before the
place was renovated by Phra Khru On of Wat Thai Talat. The legend also
says that when King Mongkut was in the monkhood he once made a
pilgrimage and stayed overnight for several nights, firstly in front of
the hill and lately moved in to the cave, for meditation practice.
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Khao Eko ]
 This hill is situated in the vicinity of Tambo Huai Rong in the north
part of Amphoe Khao Yoi. There is an important pagoda constructed on top
of Eko Hill by Lord Abbot Kaew of Wat Phuang Malai of Mae Klong Town in
the year 1912. It is now a tradition of Khao Yoi people to walk up the
hill pay their homage's to the Wat and Pagoda during the Songkran
Festival.
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Wat
Kuti ]
A temple at Tambon Bang Khem with a teak bot (a rite hall). Its outer
surface of the walls is carved into scenes depicting the Ten
Incarnations of the Buddha and the door panels in to openwork of inter
twined sprays patterns, all with masterly craftsmanship.
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Kaeng Krachan Dam ]
 The dam is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Tha Yang 53.5 kilometers
from Phetchaburi township. There are two accessible roads to the dam,
i.e., through Amphoe Tha Yang where one must go for an additional
distance of 30 kilometers, or by Highway No. 4 where a right turn is to
be made at KM. 186-187 for a distance of 30 kilometers.
Kaeng Krachan Dam was completed in the year 1966 having a height of 58
meters, length of 760 meters. The top width is eight meters while the
widest part of the base is 250 meters. It can eliminate the water
shortage problem in Amphoe Hau Hin through the mouth of the Phetch River
area. This dam was constructed because the Phetch Dam cannot store water
and when water level in the Phetch River is too high it has to be
released uselessly. Therefore, Kaeng Krachan Dam was constructed to
store water, then deliver to the Phetch Dam for distribution into the
irrigated area.
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Kaeng Krachan National Park ]
This is the most extensive national park of Thailand occupying an are of
2,915 square kilometers or 1.8 million rai. It was declared to be a
national park on June 12, 1981 with clearly defined areas for reservoir
and the jungle to the north of the dam in the park area. Its general
characteristic is that it is a year round green jungle originating many
rivers.
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PLACES OF INTEREST WITHIN THE PARK AREA :
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The Lake ]
The lake occupies an approximate area of 45 square kilometers. It is
generally called Kaeng Krachan Reservoir. A cruising trip is very
popular with tourists visiting here.
Natural Pine Trees Hill : This Place is located nine kilometers from the
park office along the topped dam road. On the hill top there are scenic
spots, cliffs, and a rock garden.
 There are several more tourist attractions in the park area but it is
not yet developed. Therefore, those who are interested to visit such
places have to make a foot trip. It is advised that a trekking trip
should be made with the cooperation of Forest Department officials.
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Accomodation ]
Kaeng Krachan National Park also provides accommodation service to
tourists who desire to stay overnight at the dam site. Reservation must
be made in advance at the Reservation Section , Royal Forest Department,
Tel 5790529.
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Mode of Travel ]
One has to use the same route leading to Kaeng Krachan Dam , but the
journey has to be continued for another eight kilometers beyond the dam
to reach the park office.
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Hat Puek Tian ]
Puek Tian Beach is located in the vicinity of Tambon Puek Tian , Amphoe
Tha Yang , seven kilometers south of Hat Cho Samran Beach. Otherwise one
can travel via Phetch Kasem Highway; a left turn is made at Amphoe Tha
Yang to join the road along the Irrigation Canal Route II for a distance
of 15 kilometers. Puek Tian Canal flows through the area above Puek Tian
Beach. The white sandy beach itself is very wide and long. The area
surrounding the canal is a prairie dotted with samae trees providing
very beautiful scenery.
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Tham Khao Tao Mo ]
A newly discovered cave stretching for a vast area in Amphoe Tha Yang.
Marvellous stalagmites and satlactites beautify a throne hall-like
chamber in the cave. Toget there, driver along branch road leading to
Kaeng Krachan Dam and drive for 6 kilometers to Phetchaburi Water
Transmission and Maintainance Project , then take a left turn and cross
a bridge and follow direction signs for 15 kilometers to Wat Phra
Phuttabat Khao Luk Chang. Khao Tao Mo or Tao Mo Mountain is another 9
kilometers beyond the Wat |
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Tourism Authority of Thailand
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