Hua Hin

 

In and Around Hua Hin

Hua Hin is Thailand’s oldest, well known resort town and set on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. In 1928, King Rama VII built the Klai Klangwon Palace which means “Far From Worries”. That is the best way to describe the lifestyle in Hua Hin “Paradise City”. Thailand’s oldest and most unspoiled beach resort! Klai Klangwon Palace is still today the home of the King and an official royal residence. Even though it is used by the royal family the public can also go and visit.

Hua Hin in the early 1920’s  &   Hua Hin today

Just before the Klai Klangwon Palace in 1923 with an architectural design of old Siam The Railway Hotel, today’s Sofitel Central, was built. Since this time many of Bangkok residents have been building holiday homes along Hua Hin’s sandy beaches, as far as north to Cha Am and south beyond Parnburi.

Even though Hua Hin and Parnburi are in Prachuab Khiri Khan Province and Cha-Am is in Petchaburi Province it is only a 25 minute drive to Hua Hin from either city. Between them there are several luxury holiday resorts and the region is now growing to be one enjoyable holiday destination. Each city offering it’s own charisma.

For almost a century Hua Hin has been a beautiful city and the local people have completely refaced the city managing to preserve the original charm. It’s is a great pleasure to enjoy relaxing family weekends in a resort area which has maintained its heritage so well!

The “Chat Chai” Day Market has been dramatically improved and looks the same as the first day it was built on the outside. The inside is more modern, clean and well designed.

Beaches

The Hua Hin beach goes on as far as you can see and offers many options for the day. Great place to enjoy a horse back ride along the sandy beaches, massage on the beach, kite boarding, jet skiing, day fishing trips or just fish off the pier. There are some great little restaurants on the beach as well as the five star hotels where you can enjoy a drink or meal.  No matter what you can enjoy a stroll on the beach from down town at the “Head Stone” (translated is Hua Hin) located in the front of the Hilton Hotel all the way to the famous temple Wat Khao Takiab (translated is Chop Stick Mountain Temple). Most people refer to the temple as Monkey Mountain because of the monkeys living there which you can buy peanuts & bananas to feed while visiting.

 

Suan Son Pradiphat Beach is south of Hua Hin town centre beside the Khao Takiab Monkey Mountain. This beach is a better option if you just want to sit and read a book while enjoying a more Thai style afternoon on the beach. You will find more grass hut restaurants and water sports available. There are as a rule less people than the Hua Hin beach. Near by is also the elephant riding or scenic parachute ride from a boat.

Just off of the Suan Son Beach you can see two islands. They are named Koh Tao “Turtle Island & Koh Singto “Lion Island” Khao Tao Beach is a small, secluded beach at the base of Khao Tao Hill. It is located about 15 kilometers from Hua Hin and directly in from Koh Tao “Turtle Island”. There are less people here since you do need to have transportation and makes it more peaceful than the Hua Hin beach. The water gets deep fast at this beach and I wouldn’t suggest it for kids but if you like to swim a better choice. There are small local restaurants available by the beach and a great place to just get away from the Day to Day.