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Hua Hin Tourist Attractions
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Hua Hin is about 200 km south of
Bangkok on the west coast of the Gulf
of Thailand.
Can be easily accessed by road (2 and half hour drive from Bangkok) or by
air (see Hua Hin
Airport)
This charming seaside town can claim to being Thailand's oldest beach
resort. This status dates from 1926 when King Rama VII built a beachside
palace named Klai Kangwan (Far From Worries) The Thai royal family still
customarily spend the hottest months of the year, generally March through
April, there. Many prominent Bangkok families maintain beachside villas.
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Hua-Hin Beach
 This was the first beach to gain fame and popularity with holiday makers
in Thailand. It extends some three kilometers southwards from the fishing
village and rocky headland (that gives Hua Hin, literally Rocky Head, its
name) until a southern headland where Buddhist temples cling to yet another,
somewhat formidable cliff. Its crystal clear waters, clean white sand and
wonderful atmosphere make it the number one choice and a dream resort for
tourists, having never failed to delight visitors of all ages down the
years. There is opportunity to do many water sports and horse riding on the
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Khao Takiab or "Chopstick Mount" is a large mount which juts
out to sea and is capped with a temple at the top. It is located south of
the
town of Hua Hin. In and around the temple, is quiet, cool and breezy.
 Hua Hin Map - Hua
Hin Khao Takiap |
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 This beautiful stretch of beach is 9 km south of Hua
Hin, and takes it name from the "son" or casuarinas pine trees which line the
beach. Calm and peaceful, it is well cared for by the local army camp. There
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 The Royal Waiting Room
At Hua Hin railway station, this is one of oldest railway
stations in Thailand, and its most striking feature is the unique Royal
Waiting
Room in Thai architectural style. The waiting room was moved from Sanam Chan
during the reign of King Vajiravudh, Rama 6. |
Wang Klai Kang Won Palace
 Graciously built beside Hua Hin Beach by
King Prajadhipok,
Rama7, Wang Klai Kang Won served as an alternative summer palace for His
Majesty and Queen Rampai Phanee. Designed with a European architectural
feel, the original name was "Suan Klai Kang Won" and "Phra Tamnak Piamsuk",
meaning "The Garden Far From Worries" and "The Royal Residence Full of
Happiness".
 Besides the royal residence and beautifully manicured ornamental gardens
full of kinds of plants and objects d'art from Java, one must also be sure
to see the beautiful collection of shells in the shell museum. King
Prajadhipok (King Rama VII) built the Klai Kangwon Palace at Hua Hin as a
summer home for Queen Rambai Barni. The palace was designed by Prince
Iddhidehsarn Kridakara, an architect and the Director of the Fine Arts
Department, and officially opened in 1929.
 Originally, Klai Kangwon comprised three mansions, each facing the sea.
The two-storey buildings housed the royals, while smaller houses in the
vicinity were for the entourage. The architecture of the palace is basically
Spanish, designed to admit the cooling sea breezes.
A formal garden in front of the mansions has stone sculptures from Bali,
sundials, nautical instruments, lamps and other ornaments. A section is
given over to topiary-bushes sculpted and trained into interesting shapes.
Hua
Hin Map - Hua Hin Royal Palace
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 This beachside palace was formerly used as a royal summer residence by
King Rama VI during the 1920s. The palace was designed by an Italian
architect and built of golden teak.
Advised by his doctor to rest and restore his health in a cool dry place.
His Majesty King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, chose to spend his summer at the
seaside in Phetchaburi. However, he become dissatisfied with the Royal
Residence at Chao Samran Beach because of unhealthy conditions. His Majesty
therefore decided in 1923 to build a summer palace near the beach in Huai
Sai Nua, Cha-am District, using materials from the dismantled buildings of
the former residence. The new site was drier and cooler, with lush natural
forest and fresh water. Few people lived nearby, through a train station was
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 Hua-Hin Night Market
Definitely to be counted as Hua Hin's most colorful nightly attraction.
Every evening throngs of both Thai and overseas visitors will come to stroll
around and take their pick from the many food stalls offering all kinds of
freshly-prepared goodies. These includes Thai dishes, fresh seafood, Thai
desserts and Indian roti bread. Besides the culinary delights, many other
stalls offer visitors a host of memorable souvenirs.
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A mountain range with 300 peaks. Sheltered in one of its several caves up in the hills is a royal
pavilion, the main attraction for travelers prepared to go the distance
Recommended Hotels Sam Roi Yot:
The
Privacy Beach Resort & Spa Hua Hin
The Privacy Beach Resort & Spa Hua Hin is located approximately 30
kilometres from Hua Hin. The resort sits practically right on the beach
within sight of Nome Sao and Koh Lam islands with shallow water reefs and
corals.
Click here for last minute offers -
Click here for more information and Booking Details
Sam Roi Yod Holiday Resort
Amidst nature your vacation home 20 meters to beach, tropical sun, 300 peaks
of mountain chain, Come & stay at "Sam Roi Yod Holiday Resort". Just 3 hours
from the hustling Bangkok City. |
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place around 10 km south of Prachuab in a small district called Waghor.
Plenty of good sized aquariums inside with all manner of freshwater and
marine fish, good info on ecosystems in the surrounding area.
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National Parks Khao Sam Roi Yot
