Introduction
Hua
Hin is a district in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
located 295 kilometers from Bangkok and 90 km from
the provincial capital. It boasts a large market,
and is full of food and souvenir shops as well as
hotels. Beaches are located in the east of the province,
and the main pier is on Highway No.4 at km232
The
beach at Hua Hin is 5 kilometers long, and full of
white sand and clear water, ideal for swimming.
Located
on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand, Cha-am
and Hua Hin are quiet relaxed coastal towns, perfect
for family vacations. In contrast to Pattaya, across
the Gulf, these sister resorts lack the bustle of
an international playground and instead afford a quiet
escape. Both resorts boast long uncluttered beaches,
while Hua Hin, larger than Cha-am,
has the added attraction of a traditional fishing
port.
Neither
place attempts to imitate the international scene
and are content with an enduring Thai identity. Hua
Hin, incidentally, is Thailand’s oldest beach
resort, enjoying a vogue among Thai royalty and aristocracy
since the 1920s.
The
main joys of both resorts are a peaceful time lazing
on the beach soaking up the tropical sunshine, the
fun of a variety of water sports and a delight in
relishing some excellent seafood dining.
How
to get there
The journey from Bangkok
to Hua Hin can be arranged by car.
From the Thonburi-Paktho Road, past Samut Songkhram,
turn left onto Phetkasem Road toward Prachuap Khiri
Khan.
Alternatively, take the Phutthamonthon route from
Bangkok and head to Prachuap Khiri Khan via Nakhon
Pathom, Ratchburi, and Phetchaburi.
The
total distance is about 281 kilometers and takes around
4 hours.
Bus
services are available from the Southern Bus Station,
and include the Bangkok-Prachuap Khiri Khan, Bangkok
- Hua Hin, Bangkok - Pranburi and Bangkok-Bang Saphan
routes.
Train
services are also available.
Around Hua Hin itself, samlor and songtaeo taxis,
or car rentals, are available for sight-seeing.
When
to visit - Where to stay
Hua
Hin is an enjoyable holiday destination all year round,
although 1 period from November to April is marked
with high winds and big waves.
A wide range of accommodation is offered, from small
guest houses to luxurious resort. Climate & Weather.
Souvenirs
Due to its popularity as a vacation spot, Hua Hin
offers all sorts of souvenir items, from dolls, ornaments,
a decorations crafted from sea shells and coconuts,
to Kommapat woven clothe pineapple products, dried
fruits, and aloe vera.
Local
Products
In addition to plenty of dried seafood, Prachuap Khiri
Khan offers various food products made from pineapples,
coconuts, bananas and aloe vera. Typical “Khomaphat”
printed cotton is a famous souvenir available at Hua
Hin.
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