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History
local sites in the Hua Hin vicinity
Located on the west side of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin is 220 km approximately a three-hour drive southwest of Bangkok. Adding distinction to Hua Hin's coastal setting, is its status as Thailand's most traditional beach resort. King Rama VII built a summer palace here in the 1920s creating a vogue among society for Hua Hin to become the favorite retreat from Bangkok's summer heat. Today, the present Royal Family continues to reside at Hua Hin for the better part of the year.
Hua Hin is noted for its beautiful white sand beach that spans from a rocky headland, which separates it from a small fishing village, and leasurely curves for approximately 3 km to the south point where Buddhist temples reside on the cliffs. Hua Hin is an old and very well established beach destination for tourists and Thai's alike, with many facilities. Unlike Pattaya, on the opposite side of the Gulf, Hua Hin provides a most peaceful and tranquil setting surrounded by a humble & vibrant Thai life style. Hua Hin is best suited for families and those who wish to escape city hustle & bustle.
Highlights for the region include
Amphoe
Muang
Hua Hin
Pranburi / Kuiburi
Thap Sakae
Bang Saphan
Hua Hin Railway Station
Built in the reign of King Rama VI, this is
one of Thailand's most beautiful train stations of which the local Thais are
very proud.
Hua Hin Arts and Crafts Centre
This is situated in an old typical house on
Naepkhehat Road. It has a collection and exhibition of many contemporary works
of Thai artists, as well as old furniture and many pictures about Hua Hin
in the past.
Klai Kangwon Palace
King Rama VII commanded this summer palace
to be built in the year 1926 to the north of Hua Hin. The palace consists
of 3 Spanish style mansions facing the sea. This Spanish style architecture
was adapted to suit the tropical climate of Thailand ant to serve the function
of a summer palace. The atmosphere is more of a large house than a formal
place. It is open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Call (032)
511-115 for more information.
Khao Takiap
This hillside fishing village is 4 km south
of Hua Hin and can be reached by motorbike taxi or minibus. There is a road
to the top where a temple is situated. The nearby Khao Takiap beach offers
mostly bungalow accommodation.
Ko Singto
Anglers will enjoy an outing to this island,
just a few km from Hua Hin or Khao Takiap where some boats for hire are available.
Suan Son Pradiphant
or Sea Pine Tree Garden
This beachside area belongs to the Army Welfare
Office and is open to the public. It is at Km 241, about 8 km south of Hua
Hin. Accommodations are readily available.
Wat Khao Tao
Wat Khao Tao lies about 13 km south of Hua Hin and 1
km on an access road. There's a brackish water lake on one side of the road
and cliffside Temples where monks live. It is surrounded on the other side
by the quiet fishing village
Namtok Palau
This waterfall is located within a yearlong
verdant forest where various kinds of birds and butterflies are found, especially
in the morning. It is composed of 11 tiers of rocks, some of which can be
reached along a trekking trail parallel to the stream. To get there, visitors
may take motorbike taxi or minibus or by car. There is an entry Fee of 200
baht for foreigners and 70 baht for Thai citizens.
From Hua Hin City proper it's a lovely scenic journey of about 63 km
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