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One of Thailand's oldest resorts, Hua Hin was discovered in the early 1920s by King Rama VII and soon became a firm favourite of the Royal family and Thailand's upper-class. The tranquil fishing village provided an ideal getaway from the balmy metropolis of Bangkok with a perfect 5 mile long beach and fantastic local seafood. Many of Bangkok's influential elite built their own beachfront summer homes along the curving sandy bay, contributing to the resorts' unique identity.
While Hua Hin still remains a royal and high society favourite, this traditional Thai resort has developed over recent years, combining the attractions of a modern holiday destination with local charm. Unlike some of Thailand's other resorts, Hua Hin has avoided the hectic development based largely on tourist dollars and the town still has a flourishing fishing port and maintains an old world charm. Easy access from Bangkok by train has ensured Hua Hin's growth with Thais as well as foreign tourists coming in increasing numbers. It's a place to relax, take a stroll, eat great seafood and chill out.
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Hua Hin is the kind of place to relax and enjoy. Relatively uncommercialised it's the kind of place where natural attractions reign. An incredibly long and wide sandy beach plus national parks, caves and waterfalls in the surrounding area.
Leisure activities for the whole family from golf to watersports. Golf facilities have expanded over recent years and added to the resort's cachet. Hua Hin can now boast the highest density of world class golf courses anywhere in Thailand. Green-fees and other costs are still among the lowest in the world, while course maintenance and services are superb. Virtually undiscovered by the international Golf scene.
The official royal residence Klai Kangwon (Far From Worries) built in 1928 by King Rama VII, is still frequently used by members of the royal family and is open to the public for visits.
In the evenings go for a stroll and eat out at the local coastal restaurants built on stilts over the sea. Superb seafood prepared in the inimitable and legendary Thai way provides an unforgettable meal.
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Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park ("300 mountain peaks")
Located about 50 km south of Hua Hin. home to several rare species with savanna-like plains and steep limestone cliffs at the seashore. You may spot Irrawady Dolphins near the coast if you're lucky.
Kaeng Krachan National Park
Thailand's largest national park. The park gets some of the heaviest monsoon rainfall which creating rich rainforest. The park also has savanna-like grasslands, mountains, steep cliffs, caves, waterfalls, and two rivers suitable for rafting. A natural habitat for wild elephants, deer, tigers, bears, and gibbons. Ideal for hiking and camping.
Pa La-U Waterfall
Located around 68 km from Hua Hin by road. Many local tour operators offer trips to the waterfall which can get busy on weekends. Foreign visitors are subject to a national park entrance fee currently 200 Baht per person.
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