Phetchaburi

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continuing down south by road or rail to the beach resorts of Southern Thailand, or as a very worthwhile destination in itself. The province offers a splendid historical park and old temples in the provincial capital, peaceful beaches, cool caves, a superb nature reserve, and a great variety of fresh seafood. Phetchaburi occupies an area of 6,225 sq. km., characterised by thick jungles and mountain ranges in the west along the border with Myanmar, and a coastal plain with an 80 km. coastline on the Gulf of Thailand to the east. Phetchaburi, an outpost of the Khmer empire and an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, is a historic town which retains some fine old temples and boasts a beautiful royal palace.

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