Hua Hin

Hua Hin Night Market:

Hua Hin Railway Station:
Built in the reign of King Rama VI, this is railway of Thailand’s most beautiful train stations of which the local people are very proud.

Klai Kangwon Plalace:
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. It is open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Call (032) 511115 for more information.

Khao Hin Lek Fai View Point:

Khao Takiab:
This hill is only 4 kms. South of Hua Hin and may be reached by local minibus. There is a road leading to the top where a temple is situated. The nearby Khao Takiap beach offers mostly bungalow accommodation.

Ko Singto:
Fishing loves can enjoy a day’s outing to this land, just few kilometres from Hia Hin or Khao Takiap where some boats for hire are available.

Suan Son Pradipaht 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, some 8 kms. South of Hua Hin. Accommodaiton is available.

Had Khao Tao:
About 10 kms. South of Hua Hin and 1 km. Along an access road. Hat Khao Tao is pine-fringed and more secluded than Hua Hin. It is the location for some bungalows and a fishing village.

Pa La-u Waterfall:
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 local transport from Hua Hin for a distance of 63 kms.

Sam Roi Yot national Park:
This park is located 63 kms. South of Hua Hin. It occupies an area of 98 square kilometres with undulating range of lime stone mountains, mangrove swamps, and beaches. It is also home to various kinds of local and migrating birds, which are plentiful from november to February. With a large number of ridges, Khao Sam Roi Yot (or the mountain of 300 peaks) stands as a landmark for seamen and also provides a good sheltle for ships during a storm. To get to the park, follow the sirection signs marking the remaining distances of 38 and 15 kms. At Km. 256 and Km. 286.5, respectively.

Attractions within the park area include:

Had Sam Phraya: located 3.5 kms. North of the park office, is a beautiful beach lined with pine trees. Accommodation is available.

Tham Kaeo:
is situated some 23 kms. From Pran Buri or 15 kms. north of the park office. This cave is full of stalactities and stalagmites. Oil lamps can be rented at nearby village for exploring the cave.

Tham Sai: is 9 kms. North of the office. Exploration inside the cave be reached by boat of walking across a hill from Bang Pu Village. Walking up a beachside mountain for a white, Visitors will arrive at a famous cave called “Thanm Phraya Nakhon”.

Tham Phraya Nakhon
The cave has a big hole through which a shaft of light reaches and permits the growth of various kinds of plants. Phra Thi Nang Khuha Kharuhat, a Thai style pavilion, lends the most attractive sight to the cave and has become the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is a four-porched building first constructed in Bangkok in 1890 during the reign of King Rama V, then dismantled and moved to the cave where it was reconstructed. Its gable tops were raised by the King himself. In addition, there is a viewpoint on Khao Daeng, 400 metres from the park office and ban Khao Daeng, a canalside village, which is the starting point for a boat trip to watch wild birds.

Khao Chong Krachok or Mirror Mount:
This is located in the north of the town. From the foot of the hill, up 395 steps, sits a much revered monastery. There is small pagoda and a troop of playful monkeys. The top of the hill also offers a spalendid panorama of the coastline and seascape.

Ao Manao:
This beautiful curved bay is under the care of the Royal Thai Airforce. It is between the Thai and Japanese armies during Second World War. Accommodation should be reserved in advanced at the 53rd Squadron, Tel: (032) 611017, 611031 ext. 2146.

Wa Ko:
This located has had historical importance since the reign of King Rama IV. The King made a trip to Wa Ko to witness the full moon eclipse. A long white sandy beach lined with pine trees offers a pleasant atmosphere. It is located at Km. 335 of Highway No. 4, 12 kms. south from the town.

Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park:
This is located to the west of the town. Travel along highway No. 4 till Km. 331-332, them turn right and drive for another 8 kms. Among large stones placed by nature in the area, there are narrow walks leading to wide rocky fields on the mountain top overlooking the view of the city and the sea.

Dan Singkhon:
Thailand border pass is located in Tambon Khling Wan, 4 kms. from Khao Hin Thoen Stone Park. It used to be a strategic line for military movement in the past.

Thap Sakae Hat Wanakon National Park:
This park is 22 kms. south of Prachup Khiri Khan, and another 3.5 kms. on an access road. It offers a 7-km. long beach lined with sea pine trees. For accommodation, contact Faculty of Forest Affairs, Kasetsart University, Tel: 579-0520.

Namtok Huai Yang National Park:
This park coves a forested area on the Tanaosi Mountain Range. Follow a sign at Km. 351 of Highway No. 4 and drive along a 7-km. Access road to the park office. Namtok Huai Yang near the park office is its main attraction. The waterfall is composed of 5 small cascades situated among recreational surroundings.

Bang Saphan Ao Mae Ramphung:
This is a scenic bay in Amphoe Bang Saphan. Travel about 75 kms. South of Phrachup Khiri Khan to Km. 399, turn left and continue for another 17 kms. Via Bang Saphan Market. Accommodation and seafood restaurants are available.

Ao Bo Thonglang:
This is located 4 kms. beyond Ao Mae Ramphung along a beach road. There is a clean and white sandy beach suitable for swimming.

Bang Saphan Noi Koh Talu Ko Thalu, Ko Sang, and Ko Sing:
These three islands suitable foe fishing can be reached within 20 minutes by boat from Ban Pak Khlong, 3 kms. East of Bang Saphan.