At a distance of 25 kilometers from the place called Cha Am is the Hua Hin resort. It is famous for its five-kilometer white sand beach and countless golf courses. There are several hotels here, built in the English style, full of grace, which perfectly harmonize with the splendor of the resort's nature. You should definitely choose your vacation in Hua Hin, Thailand.
This resort can be classified as one of the oldest resorts in the country. A hundred years ago, the construction of the palace began here, which later became the summer residence of the king of the country. This palace is still one of the favorite resting places of the royal family. All hotels in Hua Hin are upscale. Basically they all have 4 or 5 stars. We can say that tourists who prefer a comfortable and quiet rest, secluded from the bustle of the city, rest here. The absence of noisy parties at night attracts couples with children to these places.
This place is very easy to get to from Bangkok. The journey by car usually takes about 3.5 hours. You can also take the train or bus. Both types of transport are usually air-conditioned. The journey takes the same 3.5 hours, and the ticket will cost you 250 baht.
Hua Hin Bus Station offers flights to many cities in the country. You can go to Phetchaburi, Cha-Am, Chumphon, Phuket and other cities. In addition, several regular buses going from Bagkok to Koh Samui or Phuket pass through the resort at night. If you can afford it, you can book a private jet.
Where is the best place to stay?
More than 400 hotels, inns and guest houses for all tastes have been built on the city territory. Among the most famous and most popular are the Hilton hotels. Hua hin Resort & Spa, located in the central part of the city, Devasom Hua Hin Resort, which is located on the territory of a private beach, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, which is more suitable for families and children, and Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, which is also located in the central part resort. Room rates in these comfortable hotels range from THB 3,000 to THB 5,000 per day.
There are also budget hotels with air conditioning and hot water in the city. Rooms in such hotels will cost you from 300 baht per day. The cost of living in guesthouses for two starts from 700 baht per day.
The tropical climate affects how much a vacation in Hua Hin costs. Therefore, it shares a rainy season, cool and hot. The best weather for a vacation is from the beginning of winter to the beginning of April. But you must understand that high season vacations will cost you a lot here. Therefore, do not give up on vacation in Hua Hin during the rainy season. It rains briefly at this time of the year and only falls at night.
What to take with you?
Collecting luggage for holidays abroad is a very responsible business. The most important thing is to cook everything required documentsand also several copies of photocopies. It is best to arrange copies in different places, but in such a way that they are always at hand. Other required documents include medical insurance. It is better not to save on its cost. Anything can happen on a trip. Do the same with air tickets. They need to be printed out and several copies made, placing them in different parts of the baggage.
Be sure to pack a first aid kit. Stock up on medications to lower your body temperature and medications to relieve food poisoning. Do not forget to take your camera, flash drive, charger, batteries and more with you.
What to see?
The first thing a tourist should visit in Hau Hin is the palace of the Klai Kwong royal family, as well as a religious temple called Wat Neranchararama. This temple is famous for having the largest statue depicting Buddha with six arms.
Among the natural attractions and interesting places are waterfalls and national parks and the city of Phetburi, where excursions go to the temples, palaces and the Khao Luang cave, where there are almost two hundred statues of Buddha.
If you prefer leisure, then on the beaches you will be offered to ride a yacht or water scooter, go windsurfing or horse ride... Golf is actively developing in this region. There are several golf clubs, many golf courses, training courses for this game are organized.
Other entertainments include ecological tours, fishing, elephant trekking, kiteboarding, various resort water activities, go-karting and more.
Lovers of relaxation and spending time in the spa will also love it. The question of how much this entertainment costs should not worry vacationers. Here the prices for spa services are very affordable. At the same time, you will be offered both regular Thai massage and more modern procedures, detox courses, alternative medicine, skin cleansing procedures. There is also a special international hotel Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin, where the main direction is fitness. Everything here is subordinated to health - fitness, spa, food, a variety of treatments, and yoga.
Beaches
The entire beach area of \u200b\u200bthis resort can be divided into three different areas. Tourists with families and small children prefer to relax in the northern and southern parts of the beach. It is calm and peaceful here. But in the central part mainly young people and party lovers gather.
The city beach of Hua Hin starts from the landmark called "Stone Head" and stretches for several kilometers. Here you can buy souvenirs at an inexpensive price. This beach is always crowded, you can find entertainment for every taste.
The southern zone of the beach begins at Mount Khao Takiab. This beach is very narrow. In many places, you can enter the water directly from the steps. Therefore, there are few people in this part, and when it rains, it is completely empty. Khao Takiab beach is always clean, as every weekend the beach area is cleaned. Here you can rent a sun lounger and go water skiing at an inexpensive price.
The continuation of Khao Takiab can be called Suan Son Beach. Entry to its territory is paid and costs 10 baht. This is a very picturesque place with dense thickets of shady vegetation.
Sai Noi Beach is located in the northern part. You can get to it by public transport. This beach is recognized by tourists as one of the best. There is no special infrastructure, shops and tents.
History
Although the tourist history of Hua Hin goes back more than one hundred years, there are no heaps of hotels and clubs, as, for example, in Pattaya. The resort does not claim to be the best and most modern. He doesn't need this, since his fame thundered long before the first tourists appeared in Pattaya, Phuket or Samui. Back in 1868, King Rama IV came here with his foreign guests to observe a solar eclipse. But the Europeans were not looking at the sun, but at the magnificent landscapes that presented their gaze. Soon they returned here with their families to spend time in this picturesque place. The popularity of Hua Hin in Thailand began to grow and soon the first houses built for tourists appeared here.
About 100 years ago, a railway was laid here and in November 1911, the Huahin railway station was built. It is still here and is still active. A few years later, by order of Rama V, the residence of the King was established in the city. In 1921, Rama VI builds another palace, which still exists today. It houses the residence of the current one.
With the opening of the railway station, the rich aristocracy from all over the world rushed here, the resort began to develop rapidly - in 1924 a railway hotel was built, the next year a golf club appeared, one of the first in the whole of Thailand.
In the 70s of the last century, with the development of Pattaya, the popularity of Hua Hin decreased somewhat. But in the mid-80s, the resort got a rebirth, tourists began to come here who did not like the noisy and "reckless" Pattaya. A new round of construction began, with modern hotels, restaurants and bars, supermarkets and banks. But despite this, the resort has not lost its ancient charm, many buildings of the past constantly remind of this. Nowadays, it is one of the most popular places among Bangkok residents who come to Hua Hin for a weekend to relax from the bustle of the capital and relax in a pleasant and calm atmosphere on the coast.
How to get there
Hua Hin is located near Bangkok - 2 - 2.5 hours by land. From Russia, Ukraine and other countries, the easiest way is to fly to Suvarnabhumi airport and then proceed from the arrival time and financial capabilities.
Cheap flights to Bangkok
You can buy air tickets to Thailand as profitably as possible with the help of special search engines that collect data from all airlines.
By far the most convenient way from Bangkok is by taxi. You can either arrange it at the taxi stand at the airport. You can also catch it right at the exit in the arrivals area.
A more budget-friendly option is public transport that runs from, from, or from Khaosan Road. Also, a train runs from there several times a day.
There is a direct bus service to Hua Hin with and. In addition, travel agencies throughout Thailand offer connecting flights.
Transport
From Suvarnabhumi Airport can be reached by taxi and bus. Likewise, return there or to any other part of Bangkok. For travel from other parts of Thailand.
The main public transport in Hua Hin is the multicolored songteos. For individual travels over short distances, we recommend using motorcycle taxis, for longer ones - tuk-tuk taxis, they are also good for a company and if you have luggage. A bus route from Cha Am to Petburi runs through the city, linking all the main tourist spots.
Climate
Hua Hin is one of the most favorable resorts in terms of climate. Average annual daytime temperatures are in the range of 29-33 degrees. The coldest season by Thai standards is from November to February. The least amount of precipitation is from December to April. In general, there is little rain here - one of the best places in Thailand for this indicator. The truth should be taken into account during the rainy season - the sky will still be covered with clouds.
Hua Hin Resort (Hua Hin) is one of the oldest cities Thailand. It is the administrative center of one of the country's municipal districts with the same name. On the map of Thailand, you can see that the city is located in the north of the Malacca Peninsula, the western coast of the Gulf of Thailand, covers an area of \u200b\u200b86 km², and its surroundings - 839 km². It is separated from Bangkok by a distance of about 220 km.
The name of the city "Hua Hin" in translation from Thai means " Stone Head". This was due to the stones sticking out above the water near the coast of the city, from a distance resembling stone sculptures of heads.
The population of the municipality is almost 85 thousand. In the very same hua cityhin is home to about 50 thousand people. The traditional population of Hua Hin is fishermen, whose rhythm of life can be observed from the fishing pier of the resort.
Hua Hin on Thailand map
This resort town attracts tourists to rest with its beautiful beaches. They stretch along the city coast of the Gulf of Thailand for 5 km. The graceful English style of the high-end hotels fits in perfectly and complements the picturesque picture of an attractive holiday.
Hua Hin Coast Map
Lovers of secluded recreation and families with children come here to relax. After all, the resort is practically absent night life... In general, Hua Hin is considered a calm city for a relaxing holiday.
How to get there
Hua Hin, one of the closest resorts to the capital of Thailand. The trip takes about three hours.
Route from Bangkok to Hua Hin on the map
Transport by which you can get to Hua Hin: By minivan (minibus) from Bangkok:
- From Metro Victory Monument;
- From Khao San Road;
- From the South Bus Station (SaiTaiMaiBusTerminal);
- FROM Northern Bus Station (MorChitBusTerminal).
The cost of the trip is almost everywhere the same 190-200 baht. The time travel is about three hours. Frequency of trips, every 30 minutes as the transport is full. From 5 am and ends at 7 pm. The final stop of the minivan on the main street of Hua Hin Phetkasem, next to the Wat Hua Hin temple. This place also has the name "Clock Tower". From the same place, the minibus goes back to Bangkok.
By bus from Bangkok to Hua Hin:
- FROM international airport Suvarnabhumi;
- From the Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal;
- From Khao San Road.
The most convenient option is from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The cost of a bus from the airport will cost 300 baht. Departure is made from the 1st floor, at gate 8. The bus arrives at the Hua Hin bus station. A comfortable bus is provided for this trip. Also on this bus you can get there and back.
Thailand terminals and stations on the map
Directly from the airport you can get to the Yuzhny bus station. To do this, you need to get to the transport terminal, and there you will already take bus number 556, which will take you to the Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal. From here, buses leave hourly, starting at 4am until 10pm. The trip will cost 160 baht. The final stop of the bus will be the Hua Hin bus station near Soi 96. You can also ask for a stop in the center of Hua Hin.
If you are not far from the street, you can go to the nearest travel agency and order a transfer.
By taxi from Bangkok
And, of course, you can go to Hua Hin by taxi. The cost of the trip will cost you from 2000 to 3000 Baht, depending on how you bargain. The trip will take about three hours, just like a minibus, only in more comfortable conditions. Quite expensive if traveling alone, but quite acceptable if traveling with a company or family.
By train from Bangkok
The train journey to Hua Hin is quite long and arduous. The journey will take approximately 5 hours. But the cost is much lower than on a minibus and is 50-100 Baht. This trip is perfect for those who want to admire the local scenery. The train departs from Bangkok Railway Station and arrives at the central wooden Hua Hin Station, which is a landmark of the city.
Hua Hin landmarks
Hua Hin is the royal resort town of Thailand. The beginning of the Hua Hin resort was laid back in the 20s of the last century by Prince Vachiravudh, who briefly became the king of Siam. He built the king's summer residence - the Thai Palace (Mrigadayavan Palace), in which the whole royal family loved to relax.
Mrigadayavan Palace.
Called the "Palace of Love and Hope", today it has become one of the most magnificent sights of the city. It houses a magnificent museum of the royal residence. It is located in the province of Phetchaburi in the direction to Huahin Chaam.
Another palace is Klai Kangwon Palace, which means "far from worries." Until now, it is the current royal residence, which contributes to the constant maintenance of order in the city and the almost complete elimination of crime.
Palace - Klai Kangwon Palace.
Royal Palace made in the traditional style of Spain. It is located three kilometers from Huahine. The palaces are open to the public every day.
Near the Klai Kangwon Palace there is a picturesque park - "butterfly garden". Here you will see many butterflies and rare birds, unique in their beauty. Of the 982 known bird species, three of their species live only in Thailand and you will not find them anywhere else on the planet, and 45 species are very rare in other parts of it. And among them is the Myna bird, which is loved by the residents and guests of the resort for its pleasant singing and amazing ability to imitate different sounds of nature and even human speech.
Various samples are collected in the park flora Thailand:
- White cotton tree, whose fruits locals stuff their pillows;
- Victoria Amazonian with beautiful pale pink flowers;
- Puia Raymonda, one of the largest flowers in the world;
- Decorative pseudo-erantemum with colorful foliage and attractive inflorescences.
- Flower lovers can admire the huge variety of wonderful orchids here.
Among the interesting sights of Hua Hin are floating markets. At the Sam Phan Nam floating market, you will experience Thai flavor. Here you can visit the food and shopping arcades, or simply admire their Victorian décor.
Sam Phan Nam floating market in Hua Hin.
The decorations of the Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floatig Market are made in accordance with the corporate style of the station - the historical pride of not only the city of Hua Hin, but also Thailand.
The station, built of one of the most expensive wood species - teak in the 19th century, opened a road to the city by land. The building was reconstructed in the sixties of the 20th century, its original appearance, unfortunately, has not been preserved. However, the zest of the station remained - the current royal box for waiting for trains.
Railway station, Hua Hin, Thailand.
The architecture of the restored station should also be noted. It originally combines Eastern and Western styles, which makes it stand out against the background of various buildings in Huahin and attracts tourists.
14 km from Hua Hin, at its highest point, the Khao Takiab rock, there is a Buddhist temple. From here, from the cliff, you can admire the city and the beautiful beaches.
Hua Hin and its surroundings are rich in natural attractions. National parks with caves and waterfalls are especially interesting in Hua Hin. In one of them, the largest national park in Thailand, Kaeng Krachan National Park, is beautiful waterfall PaLa-U with cool pools and mountain river water.
And in the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, it is worth looking into the huge Phraya Nakhon Cave, located on a hill. But to get into it, you need to overcome 430 meters up the steep slope of a rocky hill.
Urban transport
Hua Hin is a small town with a convenient location of attractions, so tourists prefer hiking... From the types of public transport, regular songthaews (minibuses) are popular here, the travel on which from the airport to the beach costs from 15 baht.
Tuk - tuk in Hua Hin.
The resort also provides for the following types of transport: buses with ventilators, tuk - tuk, cycle rickshaws. A short trip by tuk-tuk costs from 100 baht.
Hotels
For tourists on the territory of Hua Hin there are more than 400 hotels, hotels, guesthouses. Of the more popular hotels, it is worth highlighting:
- Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, located in the center of Hua Hin, is a comfortable hotel with a wonderful view of the Gulf of Thailand. It has everything for a great holiday: a first-class spa, a beachfront pool, 5 bars and restaurants. Modern rooms with sofas, cable TV and a full-size refrigerator. There are also tennis courts and a fitness center at the guests' disposal. Room price per day from 3000 baht.
- Devasom Hua Hin Resort. It is located on a quiet private beach. Guests are offered just a few spacious rooms and individual villas with prices ranging from 6,000 to 15,000 baht per night.
- Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is a paradise for families. Rooms are small with an excellent value for money. Room rates from 3500 baht.
- Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. Also located in the city center. It offers vacationers here there are 4 outdoor pools, a spa and 4 restaurants. Sports lovers can play tennis on the tennis courts or work out in the fitness center. Room price from 5000 baht per day.
The cheapest accommodation for tourists is a stay at a hotel. [email protected]". Its rooms have air conditioning, hot water and WI-FI. Room price from 300 baht per day. Among the inexpensive hotels, we can highlight the "Chom-Haad Guesthouse" with cozy double rooms with air conditioning, prices from 600 baht per night.
There are many guesthouses near the hotels, offering double rooms for 700 baht.
Hua Hin Hotels on the map
The list of hotels could go on, but take a look at the site map of the city, on the map of its hotels to get acquainted with the location, prices, description of the services provided and to book a room.
The restaurants of hotels, hotels prepare national, European, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Typical restaurant prices are 500 baht for two. You can dine in local cafes for 50-100 baht. In cafes located on the beaches from 100 baht. And if you want something cheaper, the city's markets simply amaze with a huge selection of ready-made dishes. And they cost less than the purchased products separately. There is also an abundance of fresh drinks that will be prepared in front of you.
Hua Hin beaches
Hua Hin, in fact, has only one city beach with a length of up to 10 km. The beach is relatively crowded, but there is always a place to sunbathe on the white sand or to sit back with a sun lounger under an umbrella. Beach vendors are constantly running along the coast, so you can save money on lunch at expensive restaurants.
There are others, but they are located outside the city limits. One of them, which is located at the foot of the Khao Tao hill, is very popular with tourists. On it you can easily see a large statue of Buddha.
But it is worth noting, as disadvantages, that the sea on the city beach is shallow; many jellyfish are washed ashore after a storm.
Not many tourists know that the first official seaside resort Thailand has once become a quiet town on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand called Hua Hin. Today it is a favorite vacation spot for the royal couple with a beautiful beach, surrounded by lush tropical forests, some of which have been declared protected areas.
General information
In 1922, King Rama VI decided to build himself a country residence. To do this, he chose a quiet fishing village, which at that time was called Samore Riang, which means "Rocky Line". The new palace was given the name Klai Kangwon (Far from the hustle and bustle), which fully justified its serenity and solitude. The king was followed to the village by his nobility, and soon, the provincial town turned into a prestigious area intended for relaxing and respectable rest. In 1934, the fishing village and the adjoining resort were renamed Hua Hin, which means "Stone Head".
Climate
The mild climate of Hua Hin allows you to enjoy your holidays in this region practically all year round.
As in all of Thailand, there are three seasons in Hua Hin:
- Rainy (June - October). Compared to other regions, the rainy season is the least pronounced here, while September is the wettest month of the year. Usually these are rare short showers, sometimes with thunderstorms, which only delight with their appearance and do not interfere with rest at all.
- Cool (November - February). At the same time, January is characterized by the coldest weather in Hua Hin. At this time, the temperature sometimes drops to as much as + 18 ° C, and the region has the largest tourist flow.
- Hot (March - May). The peak temperature is in May (+ 39 ° С).
Geography
Hua Hin is a district of the western province of Thailand, Prachuab Khiri Khan. The city is located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand, 240 kilometers from Bangkok, and covers an area of \u200b\u200b86 km², and its surroundings - 839 km². On a magnificent high-speed road, the journey from the capital to the resort takes no more than 2.5 hours.
Population
The population of Hua Hin is about 100 thousand people. Among them you can often meet expats from all over the world and tourists - more often Europeans, there are also Russians, but very few. The majority of local residents are Thais professing Buddhism. Also here you can meet Burmese who come to Hua Hin to work.
Nature and landscape
It was not in vain that the king chose Hua Hin for his country residence. The beautiful beach and clear sea, surrounded by picturesque jungle hills, create an idyllic picture of a heavenly place where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday all day long.
Time in Hua Hin
Difference with Moscow: + 3 hours
Coordinated Universal Time in Hua Hin, as well as in Bangkok: UTC +7
Language
The main language in Hua Hin is Thai. Due to the large number of tourists from Europe, you can often hear English, German, French speech here, but locals use English to communicate with tourists. There are few Russian tourists in Hua Hin, and accordingly, the Russian language is heard extremely rarely. Without knowledge of English it will be difficult to communicate with anyone here.
Orientation
Geographically, the resort is divided by the main streets:
- Petchkasem Road is the city's main road along the coast.
- Damnoenkasem Road crosses Pechkasem Road in the city center and leads directly to the main beach of Hua Hin.
Features of rest
Although the official residence of the king is the Royal Palace in Bangkok, Rama IX prefers the Klai Gangwon apartment in Hua Hin. Today this city is a quiet and peaceful place where wealthy Thais and respectable foreigners rest.
Hua Hin traditionally competes with Pattaya for the right to wear the title of the best beach resort near Bangkok. Although it would be wrong to compare these two cities, they are so strikingly different from each other. Hua Hin has a relatively clean sea and beach, although not the same as on the islands, but much cleaner than in Pattaya. People come here for a relaxing beach holiday with their families, far from the bustle and noise of the capital. There is no such hectic nightlife as in Pattaya, and therefore lovers of such entertainment will be bored here.
Features of life in Hua Hin
Hua Hin's infrastructure is somewhat less developed than, for example, in Phuket or Pattaya. However, the relative proximity to Bangkok completely solves some of the problems. There is a large selection of housing, including many options for long-term residence of foreigners, only it is better to rent it until August, since the Europeans start their holidays in October, and all the best options are booked until January.
In Hua Hin there are quite a few kindergartens, schools and universities where you can get a good education, the only thing that is required for this is a good knowledge of English.
Transport
Public transport in the city is represented primarily by songteo. They follow certain routes. The cost of the trip is 10 baht. It is better to negotiate the cost of travel in a tuk-tuk in advance. However, sometimes a songteo can travel like a taxi and then the minimum fare can be 100-200 baht.
Regardless of the distance, the cost of a taxi ride in Hua Hin will start at 200 baht. There are no classic taxi meters, and the price must be agreed in advance. A cheaper, but less comfortable alternative to taxi travel can be a motorcycle or bicycle taxi.
Still, it is more convenient and cheapest to get around Hua Hin by your own transport. The city has a large number of offices for renting motorbikes or bicycles.
Beaches
The only beach in the city, Hat Hua Hin, stretches for 5 kilometers from the south to the rocky promontory. The sea is relatively clean and white sandhowever, during high tides, most of the beach tends to be completely hidden under water.
Near the city, but officially outside of it, there is another excellent beach, overlooking Khao Takiab rock. Further away is the beach of the Thai army, Suan Son, which is also open to all comers.
There are always a lot of sun loungers and umbrellas on the city beach. Sometimes they charge a fee of 100 baht. Some of the sun loungers are owned by beachside cafes, which provide them free of charge to their customers only.
Food
There are many cafes and restaurants in Hua Hin. The establishments located on the beach or on Khao Takiap are mainly aimed at tourists, and, accordingly, have more high prices... More democratic cafes can be found on the Pechkasem highway. For example, on Naresdamri Road there are several restaurants with nice prices and beautiful sea views.
In addition to traditional Thai, city restaurants offer a wide range of European, Japanese and Indian cuisine.
You can have an inexpensive snack at the 24-hour markets or in the Tesco shopping complex. There, having given about 25-45 bases per serving, you can have a wonderful and satisfying lunch. On top of that, there are 119 establishments in Hua Hin, aka BBQ Thai buffet, which is a huge buffet of ready-made or semi-finished products. The cost of one serving is 119 baht.
Accommodation in Hua Hin
The city has a large selection of hotels and guesthouses, especially in the central part of the city. Due to the fact that the resort is predominantly preferred by the wealthy public, it is dominated by the offer of middle and high class accommodation, costing from 2,000 baht per night. It is possible to stay here cheaply (within 300 baht / day), but every year it becomes more difficult, especially in high season.
In addition to hotel accommodation in Hua Hin, there is a large offer of individual housing of various levels. These can be condos (apartments), and large houses with their own garden and pool. Renting a house by the sea is, as a rule, from 20,000 baht per month. But, basically, you can rent a small house here for 15,000 baht per month, with one bedroom and a kitchen, 15-30 minutes walk from the sea.
The condo offer in Hua Hin is also quite diverse, but compared to Pattaya it is very small. Here you can rent both studios for 15,000-20,000 baht, and large apartments with several bedrooms in a high-rise condominium on the beach. Such placement can cost from 30,000 baht per month.
sights
In addition to the main beach, Hua Hin and its surroundings have several other interesting attractions. The surrounding area is rich in natural parks with breathtaking views of sea cliffs, picturesque hills and emerald jungles. Among them, the eleven-tiered Palau Falls carries its waters among the rainforest, which is home to many beautiful birds and butterflies. Or Sam Roy Yot National Park is famous for its mangrove swamps and limestone mountains. Rare bird species live here. The natural attractions of the city are complemented by various architectural monuments, the largest of which are the Big Buddha Temple and, of course, the Summer Royal Palace.
Entertainment
The sea, the beach and the tropical sun are the number one entertainment in Hua Hin, which numerous travel brochures keep talking about. But in addition to a beach holiday, the city offers its guests a wide range of activities and entertainment that can diversify their vacation. Separately, it should be noted that the resort's nightlife is quiet and serene. Therefore, fans of noisy parties here will clearly miss. This place is more suitable for tourists who want a relaxing holiday or couples with children.
Golf
This game is very popular in Hua Hin, there are several excellent golf courses that meet world standards. Most golf clubs offer a free shuttle service to their clients.
SPA and massage
Due to the specifics of the public visiting Hua Hin, the beauty industry is well developed here. The city has many salons offering high quality spa treatments and massages for the most discerning palate. The masters use both traditional Thai techniques and the achievements of modern science.
Walking
Hiking and cycling are also popular in Hua Hin. Calm road traffic, smooth urban landscape are conducive to leisurely and tireless travel.
Training courses
The city offers lessons in silk weaving, basket weaving, pottery and embroidery in abundance. Also, everyone can comprehend the secrets of Thai cuisine in numerous culinary courses.
Prices in Hua Hin
If we compare prices in Hua Hin with the prices of other tourist regions of Thailand, then, on average, they are slightly higher, but relative to Europe, they remain moderate.
The cost of rental housing is also higher here, as the supply of high-end apartments prevails. For example, a double room for two weeks at the beginning of the high season in a five-star hotel will cost from 80,000 baht. The lowest price level is around 2000 baht per day for a single room.
The shops
- Hypermarket Makro Cash & Carry - wholesale and retail trade. It is located in the northern part of the city at the intersection of Petchkasem Road and Soi 4.
- Market Village. A large shopping complex that has united under its roof many shops of various types. There is an underground parking and a children's room where you can leave your child. It is located in the central part of the city, at the intersection of Pechkasem and Soi 88/2. All floors of the center are occupied by shoe, clothing, perfumery, restaurants, food court, small eateries, bank branches and currency exchangers. On the 1st floor there is a Tesco Lotus (there is another Tesco in the south of the city on Pechkasem, opposite Soi 112) and a pharmacy. On the 2nd and 3rd floors - Home Pro hypermarket, children's shops, bowling, cinema.
- POWER BUY - Large shopping center for household appliances and electronics. Address: intersection of Pechkasem Road and Soi 88.
- Iindex living mall is an Ikea-style chain store. It is located on Pechkas between Soi 23 and 25.
How to get there
Hua Hin is located on the mainland of Thailand, so it is not that difficult to reach it, especially from Bangkok. You can choose the most convenient option for yourself. If you are traveling to Hua Hin from other cities in Thailand, read all about intercity and domestic flights Old train station in Hua Hin
Railroad station is located right in the city center, so it is very convenient to get here by train. A significant disadvantage is the slow running of trains from Bangkok, which is why relatively short distance covered in 5 or 6 hours. The slowness of the train is compensated by the cheapness of tickets - from 44 to 100 baht.
By bus
In Hua Hin, buses from Bangkok leave every 20 minutes from the Sai Tai Mai terminal. Ticket price from 175 baht. The journey will take approximately 3.5 hours.
Taxi
You can get from the capital to the Hua Hin resort by taxi. The cost of the trip should be negotiated in advance. With the ability to bargain, you can bring down the price to 2500 baht. From the Airport the price of the trip will be higher. A taxi from Pattaya will cost a little more - 3000-3500 baht.
Cellular and Internet
In Hua Hin, as in all of Thailand, it is better and cheaper to use the services of local operators, which are represented here by three companies: 1-2-Call, TrueMove and DACT Happy. The city has points of access to the Internet via ADSL and wi-fi, although most tourists complain about the actual low speed.
The medicine
Thailand has long been famous for its high level of medicine and Hua Hin is no exception. Many tourists even come here specifically to improve their health, and some women choose Hua Hin clinics for childbirth. There are three large international hospitals in the city.
1. San Paulo, located on Pechkasem Road, near the Grand Market.
This hospital is under the patronage of Her Highness The Queen. Here you can communicate with the staff in English. The cost of admission is from 800 baht. The clinic cooperates with a large number of insurance companies, so you can apply here for insurance.
Departments:
- pediatrics;
- maternity hospital;
- surgery (including plastic);
- traumatology;
2. The Hua Hin Hospital is also located on Pechkasem Road, but at the beginning of the city.
It is a general clinic with a large number of departments. No English is spoken here, but a free translator is provided. The cost of admission starts from 500 baht. There are long queues in the morning.
3. Bangkok International Hua Hin Hospital, located at the intersection of Pechkasem Road and Soi 94. Differs in higher prices (cost of admission from 1000 baht). The staff speaks English.
In addition to three large clinics in the suburb of Hua Hin, there are several other small hospitals:
- Petcharat Hospital - Famous for the excellent quality of services provided. Usually they are taken here in case of serious problems.
- Tranarat-Hospital. A military hospital with highly qualified specialists. The staff speaks only Thai. There are no translators. The cost of admission is from 50 baht.
In addition to hospitals, Hua Hin has many private practitioners of a wide variety of backgrounds. Their cost starts at 300 baht.
Safety
Perhaps Hua Hin is one of the safest resorts in Thailand. This is largely due to the fact that the royal couple spend a lot of time here, and with them the whole nobility of Thailand. Therefore, the police are very careful to keep order. There is practically no prostitution and noisy bars with drunken tourists. Most of the visitors are elderly European guests. However, this is not a reason to lose vigilance and leave your belongings, money and documents unattended.
There are no particular natural hazards in Hua Hin. Here, as elsewhere in the kingdom, you can find a jellyfish in the sea or an unpleasant insect in the jungle. Therefore, the understanding that Thailand is a country with a tropical nature, which is sometimes able to present an unpleasant surprise to an inattentive tourist, will definitely not hurt anyone.
Some of Hua Hin's guests note the large number of dogs in the region. Basically, animals sleep, imposingly stretched out in the shade, but sometimes they can bark at pedestrians passing by. It makes some people nervous, but it's not worth showing it. It is better to calmly, not paying attention to insolent dogs, follow your own path.
Hotels in Hua Hin, where to stay?
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Train Station
This landmark of Hua Hin is protocol, and for Thais - sacred, almost sacred. As well as everything connected with the name of the deceased king. Built in 1911, it became a symbol that the monarch honored the city with his attention and chose it as his residence, after which it flourished and turned into a resort. Now it has a carefully preserved waiting room, specially built in 1920 for the king and his family. And this despite the fact that the crowned persons in last years do not seek to travel by rail. All official Thailand travel guides indicate that this is the most beautiful railway platform in the country. Read more about and about how to travel between certain provinces.
Cicada market
If you have no idea at all, what to see in Hua Hin on a weekend evening, head to the Cicada Market located on Khao Takiab Street in the southern part of the city. This is his main hangout place, where not only tourists but also locals gather. Artists open open-air galleries there, arrange theater shows, live music sounds. There are souvenir shops where you can buy handicrafts inspired by the hand of a master, and not standard consumer goods. There you can go shopping and alternate it with relaxation to the music of local bards. Interestingly, various snacks are not sold there for cash, but with coupons for which you can exchange baht at the entrance. All sorts of delicacies of European, Thai or Chinese cuisine can be tasted by sitting at a free table.
Night market
One more tourist attraction in hua hin, which is visited after sunset. The market at 72 Soi Street starts working at 17:00. In general, for Thailand, the revival of life after the heat of the day subsides is quite common. There are also such night markets and food courts on other streets. The assortment of goods is quite standard: souvenirs, clothes, shoes ... There are cafes and shopping malls near the shopping arcade. Many dishes, including seafood and huge 2kg lobsters, are cooked in front of customers using an open fire. You definitely need to know in order to save a few extra baht.
Temple Wat Ampharam
Temple Wat Ampharam, which, sorry for the pun, has nothing remarkable. There are also more beautiful places of worship in Thailand. It's all about, again, the proximity of the royal family. It is a working complex consisting of a monastery, a temple and a columbarium.
Monkey Mountain - Khao Takiab
Khao Takiab is a mountain, a visual dominant of the city, which gave its name to the street and the whole area. Its height is 272 meters. Don't expect to see "herds" there. Several elderly monkeys live out their days on its top, there is also a temple Wat khao lat, whose architecture combines Chinese and Siamese styles. On a half-hill, facing the city, stands a 20-meter-high Buddha statue. There are several observation platforms.
Sam roi yot national park
This landmark of Hua Hin is the most ambitious, because its area is 98 sq. kilometers. It would be more correct to call it “The Kingdom of Siam in miniature”. The natural landscape, where there are mountains and beaches, and virgin rainforests full of outlandish animals, are decorated with temples. The park was created in 1966. It is worthwhile to allocate two or three days to visit it, and travel around the territory in a rented car.
Pala-U waterfall
Kaeng Krachan National Park is located sixty kilometers west of Hua Hin, almost on the border with Myanmar. Its decoration is the Palau waterfall (Pa La-U, Pala-U), the highest in Thailand. It consists of sixteen steps. If you manage to climb to its top, then enjoy the view of Central Thailand and neighboring Myanmar. The border jungle is almost untouched and full of exotic animals. On the way from Hua Hin to the waterfall, you can find people walking freely.
Venezia Shopping Complex
Shopping and entertainment complex "Venice" is located twenty kilometers north of Hua Hin, on the road to Bangkok. Something similar, but French style in Pattaya (). Two streets in the Italian style, a canal through which visitors ride on gondolas. There are several shops and a restaurant. There is an interactive zoo (only sheep). The exhibition of 3D paintings is very interesting. Each of them can be "built in" and take an original photo for memory.
Baan Silapin - Artist Village
The Baan Silapin Artists' Village will surely appeal to art lovers. It is located four kilometers west of the city center, in a shady grove. This artistic village was founded in 1989 by artist Tawee Kesa-ngam, who left the bustling Bangkok for the province for inspiration. The commune of free artists organized around him is close to the hippie subculture in terms of lifestyle and worldview. You can chat with masters working in different genres, as well as buy unique works in your own way. For example, wood etchings of Buddha, terracotta figurines, landscapes.
Temple complex Wat Huay Mongkol
A real Buddhist shrine, to which people come to bow from all over the world. Its spiritual center is a huge statue of the monk Luang Phor Tuad, revered in Thailand and beyond. Because of the color, the sculpture is called "Black Monk". The complex is surrounded by a park with traditional Thai canals, bridges and goldfish ponds. Physical hunger can be satisfied in a cafe, where food is quite tasty.
Vineyards
Hua Hin Hills Vineyard vineyards are planted thirty kilometers west of the city. They are on the list of official sightseeing tours in Hua Hin. From half past nine in the morning until half past seven in the evening, you can walk there and even taste the growing grapes. Juice or wine is sold at a nearby restaurant. Among other things, this place is also a wonderful observation platform.
Royal Palace
Mrigadayavan Palace - attraction hua hinto which this city owes its actual birth. Built in 1923, it has transformed the fishing village into a royal resort. The residence of Rama IV is an obligatory item in c. The entrance to it is paid, but this is not all the conditions for visitors. They must take off their shoes and behave as befits a royal audience.
Temple ship Wat Ta Nod Luang
Buddhism is a religion that is tolerant of almost everything. Therefore, among the religious buildings can be found very. For example, Wat Ta Nod Luang is a temple ship located near the village of Bang Khao, a few kilometers from the coast. Its appearance combines traditional Buddhist attributes and elements of ship equipment. The elephant, which is ubiquitous in the temples of Thailand, holds the steering wheel on its head, and the central panel of the temple depicts scenes of a shipwreck. Its roof is decorated with thousands of little bells that ring in the wind. The temple was built recently, mainly to attract tourists. However, there is a really old monastery nearby, which has a sculpture of the revered monk Luang Phor Thong Suk.
Turtle Temple Wat Khao Tao
Fifteen kilometers south of Hua Hin, there is a very beautiful Sai Noi beach. It is also notable for the fact that Wat Khao Tao, the Turtle Temple, was built nearby. It can be considered a Buddhist park, since the landscape is decorated with man-made caves, picturesque paths, ladders, stones of an unusual shape. Like a cherry on a cake, all this romantic splendor crowns the temple. In it, you can perform a ceremony of attracting good luck. Leave a 100 baht offering as a thank you.
Cave temple Khao Luang Cave
The cave temple, a landmark of Hua Hin, which must be visited, despite its considerable distance. It is located near the city of Phetchaburi, a walk along the streets of which will be a good addition to the excursion.
Kaeng Krachan National Park
National park, the largest in Thailand. Located on the border with Myanmar. The nearest settlements are the cities of Hua Hin, Phetchaburi, Cha-Am. An array of almost untouched mountain rainforest, teeming with exotic animals and plants. Numerous rivers, waterfalls and caves add to its beauty. There is a hot spring. It is located sixty kilometers west of Hua Hin. The road itself can be an unforgettable adventure. On it you can meet with wild elephants.
Hin Lek Fai Observation Deck
Rather, it is a whole complex viewing platformslocated on the slope of Khao Hin Lek Fai mountain with a height of 162 meters. Scenic paths and bridges connect six locations with breathtaking views of Hua Hin and the Gulf of Thailand coastline. Around them is a park where orchids and other exotic plants grow.
Mangrove forest
Attraction in Hua Hin, which is part of more large park Forest Park, where you can walk without risk to your life through a very common in South-East Asia landscape - mangrove forest. Tourists walk along suspended bridges, which are closed to each other. It is impossible to get lost there, at every turn there is a map of the park and an exit sign. The main "feature" of the place is the hordes of mangrove crabs, teeming among the clusters of aerial roots. The coastal part of Forest Park is interesting to visit not because there are many wonders, but because of the possibility of relaxation. There are benches and tables under the canopy of trees. Before entering the park there is sand beach Pran Kiri is a wild, unequipped coastline.
Black woman
There is Pak Tien beach near Cha-Am town. He is known for a statue that does not have official name, and therefore called simply "Black woman". She depicts a female sea demon who reaches out towards a young Siamese prince sitting on a small island. At low tide, you can walk up to the woman herself, whose height is six meters. Due to constant contact with the sea element, the cyclopean structure is gradually collapsing.
