Sights & Attractions Hua Hin / Cha-Am / Pranburi
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Sights & Attractions Hua Hin |
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| Hua-Hin Beach This was the first beach to
gain fame and popularity with holiday makers in Thailand. It extends some
three kilometers southwards from the fishing village and rocky headland
(that gives Hua Hin, literally Rocky Head, its name) until a southern
headland where Buddhist temples cling to yet another, somewhat formidable
cliff. Its crystal clear waters, clean white sand and wonderful atmosphere
make it the number one choice and a dream resort for tourists, having never
failed to delight visitors of all ages down the years. There is opportunity
to do many water sports and horse riding on the beach. |
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Khao Takiab
Khao Takiab or "Chopstick Mount" is a large
mount which juts out to sea and is capped with a temple at the top. It is
located south of the town of Hua Hin. In and around the temple, is quiet,
cool and breezy. |
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Suan Son Pradiphat Beach
This beautiful stretch of beach is 9 km south
of Hua Hin, and takes it name from the "son" or casuarinas pine trees which
line the beach. Calm and peaceful, it is well cared for by the local army
camp. There are plenty of restaurants. |
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The Royal Waiting Room
at Hua Hin railway station, this is one of oldest railway stations in Thailand ... |
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Wang Klai Kang Won Palace
Graciously built beside Hua Hin Beach by
King Prajadhipok,
Rama 7, Wang Klai Kang Won served as an alternative summer palace for His
Majesty and Queen Rampai Phanee. Designed with a European architectural
feel, the original name was "Suan Klai Kang Won" and "Phra Tamnak Piamsuk",
meaning "The Garden Far From Worries" and "The Royal Residence Full of
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| Hua-Hin Night Market The best shopping in
town for whatever you're looking for, daily from 5pm. Even if you aren't in
the mood for shopping, it's well worth a walk around the market to take in
the bustling atmosphere with it's many sights, sounds and smells. The
variety of things being sold is quite amazing! |
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Pa La-U Waterfall
Pala-U is a 15-level waterfall along a creek
stretching out to the Burmese border. It's about 60 km west of Hua Hin. It's
in the south end of Kaeng Krachan national park (Thailand's biggest national
park), so if you're not a Thai citizen you have to pay an entrance of 200
Bath. |
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| Sights & Attractions Cha-Am |
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| Marukhathaiyawan Palace (Palace of Love and Hope) |
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Sam Roi Yod National Park A
mountain range with 300 peaks. Sheltered in one of its several
caves up in the hills is a royal pavilion, the main attraction
for travelers prepared to go the distance |
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Kaeng Krachan National Park The largest
national park in Thailand, Kaeng Krachan National Park, is like the most
delicious dish for forest trekkers and mountaineers, offering the rambling
routes through rich forests and spectacular activities of bird and butterfly
watching. |
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Waghor Aquarium Prachuab A place around
10 km south of Prachuab in a small district called Waghor. Plenty of good
sized aquariums inside with all manner of freshwater and marine fish, good
info on ecosystems in the surrounding area. |
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