Hua Hin
Land of spiritual beauty.
General Information
Other Name: -, District: NA, State: Central Thailand, Thailand
Area: 911 km²
Languages Spoken: Thai
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Hua Hin is unlike any other beach resort in Thailand.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. 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.Location
200 km south of BangkokClimate
Tropical
This hill is one of the vantage points in Hua Hin where you can see the whole town. It is located 3 kilometers west of the town. The place is popular among locals who go there for the sunset.
The present summer palace of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit close by is not open to the public, but if the monarch is staying at Hua Hin visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of him out sailing.
Looking like a European pleasure palace, the royal residence of Klai Klangwan ("far from all cares") was built by Rama VII and completed in 1910. Recently renovated, it stands in magnificent grounds extending down to the sea. The rock which looks like a head at the southern end of the sandy beach gave Hua Hin its name.
Wat Khao Lad, 20 minutes from Hua Hin by bus, is perched on a nearby rock and anyone who clambers up the steep flight of steps to it will be rewarded with a lovely view of the sea, the mountains in the east and the village of Khao Takiap.