Historical objects and sites are a testimony
to every country’s civilization and cultural
heritage. They serve to Bridge the gap
between past and present and instill in
the people a sense of belonging and pride
and the importance of cherishing their
invaluable legacy.
In April 1987, the government officially
opened Thailand’s first historical park,
the Muang Sing Historical Park in Kanchanaburi.
Today, 10 historical parks have been opened
– tree of which have received the honor
of being designated World Heritage Sites.
 The
10 historical parks are Muang Singh, Phanom
Rung, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng
Phet, Sri Thep, Phimai, Ayutthaya, Phra
Nakhon Khiri and Phu Phra Bat. They are
the result of hard work of the Fine Arts
Department in the excavation, renovation
and landscaping for several decades. Each
of these parks in now equipped with a
tourist and information centre and provides
qualified guides.
Phra Nakhon
Khiri Historical Park
Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park is
in Phetchaburi Provice, an important satellite
city of Ayutthaya. Commonly called Khao
Wang (the palace on the mountain). It
was built on top of Samana mountain ad
a summer palace for King Rama IV. Within
the park area are royal halls, temples
and groups of buildings, constructed in
harmonious Thai, Western neoclassic and
Chinese architectural styles. The museum
on the western hilltop exhibits some royal
paraphernalia of King Rama IV and King
Rama V, decorative sculptures and ceramics
from China, Japan and Europe. To reach
the hilltop, one can either walk or take
a cable car. The Phra Nakhon Khiri Fair
is held each year with lots of activities
to promote tourism to the site and a trade
fair of local handicrafts
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