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Hua Hin is a famous beach resort town in Thailand, in the northern part of the Malay Peninsula, some 200 km south of Bangkok. It has a population of 84,883 in an area of 911 km², and is one of eight
districts (Amphoe) of the Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
Hua Hin is closely associated with the Thai royalty. Merely 25 kilometers apart, Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan province enjoys a wealth of
satellite attractions; prominent among them are national parks and historical cities.
Hua Hin is a district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province surrounded by:
Northern part: connects to Cha-am district, Petchburi province.
Eastern part: Thai gulf
Western part: Myanmar
Southern part: Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
Transportation
- Roads : Hua Hin is linked by highway to Petchburi and the rest of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Both central Bangkok and Suvarmabhumi airport are just over 2 hours drive, dependent on traffic.
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Rail : systems Hua Hin is part of the southern rail route originating in Bangkok. Trains run through to the south of the country and link directly with Malaysia.
- Bus : There are buses from buses
from Bangkok going directly to Hua Hin and others which pass through while on the way to other destinations further south.
- Songthaew : (public passenger pick-up vehicle) This kind of the transport
is the most preferred mode of around the town and surrounding areas. Hua Hin also has an abundance of tuk-tuks and motorcyle taxis.
- Airport Hua Hin is served by its own domestic airport. At present
these are no scheduled flights to or from the airport, which is used for private flights only.
Thailand’s royal family and especially former kings were the first to set this location on the
map as the original seashore destination in Thailand. The 5km long beach itself is pretty and the sea is relatively clean. Besides just sunbathing snorkeling and swimming, it is the place supporting
attractions and activities such as golf, spas, caves, peaks, waterfalls, shops, seafood and nearby national parks.
Attractions
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- Hat Hua Hin :
(ชายหาดหัวหิน) Hua Hin Beach extends some five kilometers southwards from a rocky headland until Kao Takiap, a southern headland
where a Buddhist temple clings to the cliffs.
- Hua Hin Railway Station : (สถานีรถไฟหัวหิน) This is Thailand's
most beautiful train station. The wooden building used to be a royal pavilion in Sanamchan Palace, Nakhon Pathom province. It was rebuilt at Hua Hin in 1968.
- Nightly Street Market :
(ตลาดโต้รุ่งหัวหิน) a popular shopping market allowing people the opportunity for shopping,
native-style seafood cooked on the spot and to witness local people’s lifestyle.
- Khao Takiap : (เขาตะเกียบ) This hill, 4 kilometers from
Hua Hin town, supports Buddhist temples and offers a commanding view of the resort, particularly early in the morning.
- Khao Hin Lek Fai :
(เขาหินเหล็กไฟ) Situated 3 kilometers west of Hua Hin district, Khao Hin Lek Fai or Flint Mountain is 162 meters high. On the
mountaintop, there is a public park and scenic spots from where the scenery of Hua Hin and its surrounding area is visible.
- Khao Tao : (เขาเต่า) 13
kilometers south of Hua Hin, there is a 1- kilometer branch road on the left which leads to the spot with two beaches called Hat Sai Noi and Hat Sai Yai. Khao Tao is a traditional fishing village that
also boasts spectacular temples.
Namtok Pa La-u (น้ำตกป่าละอู) This 11-tier scenic waterfall, some 60 kilometres west of Hua
Hin, is located within a yearlong verdant forest where various kinds of birds and butterflies are found, especially in the morning.
- Spirit Houses of Brassiere Beach were, according to legend, built
to appease the spirit of a fisherman’s daughter who was once torn to pieces and her breasts fell into the sea. She was killed because she was desired by too many men. Until this day, the locals still
hang brassieres to the spirit houses, but now they just pray for good luck.
- Wat Huay Mongkol was home to the immensely popular monk Luang Phor Thuat was famed for his ‘miracles’. Commissioned by the
Queen of Thailand, Wat Huay Mongkol houses the largest statue of Luang Phor Thuat in Thailand in a park-like setting. 10. Suan Son Pradiphat Beach, 8 km south of Hua Hin, is a peaceful location which is
owned by the Army Welfare Office.
- Hua Hin Hills Vineyard is the only vineyard in the area is located 45 minutes from downtown. It offers spectacular views, a restaurant and wine tasting of the local
Monsoon Valley Wines.
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