Hua Hin Tourist Attractions
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.
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
beach.
Hotels Hua Hin Beach
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.
Hotels Khao Takiab
 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 are plenty of restaurants.
Sea Pine Golf Course from the Thai Army course was opened in September 2010 and is a new attraction on this lovely beach.
Find some pictures here.
Hotels near Suanson Beach
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.
Hotels near Klai Kangwon Palace
 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
not far away.
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.
Hotels Hua Hin Center
 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 (it's first 400 meter up and than nearly as much down and it is warm!!!!).
Recommended Hotels near Sam Roi Yot National Park
 A 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.
Hua Hin Attractions News
King's Cup Elephant Polo Returns to its Regal Coastal Roots
The always entertaining Kings Cup Elephant Polo will return to its original Hua Hin location this year, when it will be hosted by Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Sixteen international and local teams are competing from September 5 to 11, with all ...
Hilton in Hua Hin pays homage to heritage
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, one of the most established hotels in the historic Thai resort region of Hua Hin, is strengthening its tether to the past with an activity cloaked in antiquity.
Launched this week, the resort's Heritage Tour allows ...
Kaengkrachan Boathouse Paradise Resort Petchaburi
With accommodations housed in boat shaped structures, in a lake no less-you will not forget this trip easily.
There are numerous activities nearby to keep you busy: bird watching, trekking, kayaking, and boat rafting.
And when here, do take time ...
Phra Nakhon Khiri, Petchaburi, Thailand
Just a stone's throw away from Hua Hin is the town of Petchaburi where the western seaboard palace of Phra Nakhon Khiri is yet another glorious discovery. Locally referred to as Khao Wang (or "celestial city of the mountain"), the palace was a royal ...
Pran Buri Forest Park
Pranburi Forest Park located in Klongkao-Klongkob National Reserve Forest, Pranburi Distrtict, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It is 3.17 sq.km. It is the Forest Development Plan of Paknum Pranburi in accordance with Her Majesty Queen Sirikit?s wish. ...
Hilton Hua Hin Premiers Thailand's First Poolside Cinema In Celebrity Style
Hilton Hua Hin this opened the curtains on a first for Thailand - an outdoor, poolside cinema.
Popcorn and hotdogs were at the ready as the hotel launched its new cinema with a VIP 'cinematic splash' launch party featuring celebrities DJ & VJ's and ...
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Old Hua Hin
