| Hua Hin is located approx. 190km south of Bangkok and 92
kilometres north of Prachuab Khiri Khan, its provincial chief town and it is
a coastal, well known resort town, set on the west coast of the Gulf of
Thailand, Hua Hin has a population of around 60,000 people, the King of
Thailand has his summer palace Klai Kang Won (Far from Worries) adjoining
the beach.
Hua Hin has one of the lowest rain falls in Thailand and being a coastal
town gets that lovely sea breeze, so can be visited all year round. There
are three seasons, the dry season (March-September), the rainy season
(October - November) and the warm season (November-February). One of the
lowest rainfalls of any beach area. Weather is hot but refreshed by a
cooling sea breeze. Most days offer clear blue skies and sometimes billowing
white clouds. Hua Hin was chosen as the Royal resort due to the excellent
weather and climate.
Among the most important landmark is the Klai Kang Won Palace, a royal
summer residence built by King Rama VII. The major nightlife attraction
which is very popular with both Thai and foreign tourists is the night
market. A wide choice of cuisines naturally with many fine Thai restaurants
and Seafood restaurants.
Hua Hin has night markets, stylish shops and boutiques. There are many
old style and art shops close to the fishing piers, art and crafts shops .
The main beach area fronts the town itself where many fine resorts are
found. Beaches to the north and south . The beaches at Khao Takiab
(Chopsticks Hill) and Takiab Bay (Chopsticks Bay) are just to the south of
the town centre. Hua Hin beaches stretch along the coast both north and
south. For out door fun and adventure you can enjoy watersports, Elephant
rides, All terrain Vehicle rides, fishing and boat trips. Khao Takiab Bay is
a popular beaches with clear clean water and gentle waves, beach loungers
and beach umbrellas for shade. Palm trees and Casuarana trees line the long
beach at Takiab Bay. These beach areas are also popular for jogging and
beach cycling. The area also offers the opportunity to visit the temples of
Khao Takiab, feed the monkeys, climb to the viewpoint. The Khao Takiab area
has many temples includes many built many years ago. Snorkeling is available
a few hours south . The River Kwai is just 3 hours from Hua Hin . The
National Park at Sam Roi Yot (Three Hundred Peaks) is just 30 minutes south
of town.
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