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Hua Hin is located approx. 190 km
south of Bangkok and 92 kilometres north of Prachuab Khiri Khan, its
provincial chief town and it is a coastal, well known resort town, set on
the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin has a population of around
60,000 people, the King of Thailand has his summer palace adjoining the
beach. Hua Hin Hotels range from guesthouse to luxury resorts and spas.
Hua Hin has one of the lowest rain falls in Thailand and being a coastal
town gets that lovely sea breeze, so Hua Hin can be visited all year round.
Hua Hin possesses a tropical climate with a rather high degree of humidity.
There are three seasons, the dry season (March-September), the rainy season
(October - November) and the warm season (November-February). Hua Hin has
one of the lowest rainfalls of any beach area. Weather is hot but refreshed
by a cooling sea breeze. Most days offer clear blue skies and sometimes
billowing white clouds. Hua Hin was chosen as the Royal resort due to the
excellent weather and climate.
Among the most important sights to visit is Klai Kang Won Palace, a royal
summer residence built by King Rama VII. The major nightlife attraction
which is very popular with both Thai and foreign tourists is the night
market. A wide choice of cuisines naturally with many fine Thai restaurants
and Seafood restaurants.
Hua Hin has night markets, stylish shops and boutiques. There are many old
style and art shops close to the fishing piers, art and crafts shops .
The main beach area fronts the town itself where many fine hotels and
resorts are found. Beaches to the north and south of Hua Hin also have
hotels and resorts. The beaches at Khao Takiab and Takiab Bay are just to
the south of the town centre. Hua Hin hotels stretch along the coast both
north and south of Hua hin. Hua Hin Hotels offer many choices of beachfront
locations.
For out door fun and adventure you can enjoy watersports, Elephant rides,
All terrain Vehicle rides, fishing and boat trips. Khao Takiab Bay is a
popular beache on Hua Hin with clear clean water and gentle waves, beach
loungers and beach umbrellas for shade. Palm trees and Casuarana trees line
the long beach at Takiab Bay. These beach areas are also popular for jogging
and beach cycling. Hua Hin hotels include luxury hotels and resorts plus
boutique Hua Hin hotels and guesthouses. The area also offers the
opportunity to visit the temples of Khao Takiab, feed the monkeys, climb to
the viewpoint. The Khao Takiab area has many temples includes many built
many years ago. Snorkeling is available a few hours south of Hua Hin. The
River Kwai is just 3 hours from Hua Hin. Hua Hin National Park at Sam Roi
Yot just 30 minutes south of town. |
