Hua Hin is located 200 kilometers south of Bangkok, making it easily accessible. It used to be a small fishing community until the arrival of the railway line connecting Bangkok to Surat Thani in the south. Today Hua Hin's railway station, still showcasing the old royal waiting room on the platform, has itself become a popular historical attraction.
As Thailand's oldest resort town, Hua Hin dates back to the 1920's when it was the summer holiday destination of choice for Thai royalty and affluent tourists alike.
Due to the area having its own moderate micro climate, never really seeing major weather fluctuations and subsequent floods, even King Rama VI had his summer palace in Hua Hin until the early 1900's. Located approximately 25 kilometers outside the city centre, the palace is now a popular attractions to visit. Bicycling the palace grounds which borders the beach and strolling through the perfectly maintained gardens and old palace passages transports you back to yesteryear. Today, His Majesty King Bhumibol, Thailand's current reigning monarch, also has his palace here. Hua Hin definitely deserves its reputation as Thailand's royal town.
In recent years, Hua Hin has seen tremendous growth in tourist arrival numbers and, apart from its great weather and close proximity to Bangkok, these are not the only reasons.
Hua Hin sports the finest hotels, spa retreats and beach side resorts offering top family friendly facilities. Many, or even most of these are located along miles upon miles of white sandy beaches. The benefit of staying in a beach side retreat here is that beaches are not over crowded and the noise of tens of jet skis do not disturb your peace.
The main beach does offer a host of other family friendly activity. Pony rides for the kids, kiting and kiting lessons, wind surfing and banana boat riding. The beach also shelves very slowly and there are no big waves making it safe and ideal for swimming.
There are several day, night and weekend markets to explore and all offer restaurants and food vendors selling exotic delicacies.
A short, scenic drive brings you to Pal-U waterfall featuring several tiers and perfect for hot days of fun and picnic.
The area has also become famous for its world-class golf courses, both in Hua Hin and neighbouring Cha-am.
An elephant camp offering elephant rides are nearby and two floating markets have recently been added to the town's attractions.
The Black Mountain water park is also a recent addition with pools, water slides and even a wake boarding cable.
The vibrant Pak Nam Pran fishing village is known for its delectable squid specialties and colourful fishing boats.
Also in the same area is the Pranburi Forest Park which is great for a leisurely hike. It features a beautiful mangrove forest teeming with a variety of crab species, Kingfishers, Egrets, wild Peacock and 3 meter long monitor lizards. Here you can go on a boat cruise to Monkey Island and Sam Roy Yod National Park and also participate in kayak and eco tours through the mangroves.
Many people won't know, but if you are in Hua Hin, spending a night or two on an island is also on the cards. Only 90 minutes outside Hua Hin is Prachuabkhirikhan. From here you can take a boat to the island of Koh Talu, a 30 minute boat ride away and stay in the island's resort. It's a great spot for snorkeling.
Finally, Hua Hin is famous for its restaurants serving both delectable Thai, other Asian and western favourites. Many of these are located on the pier, along the beachfront or in tranquil garden settings. The nightlife is moderate, but down town Hua Hin has an uplifting and exiting atmosphere and strolling along the winding, narrow little streets you can amuse your self with the many sites, smells and sounds.
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