Hua hin
or “Paradise City”, as the city wants to rename itself, PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN : 281 kilometers south of Bangkok, Hua Hin, which literally means stone head in Thai, is the oldest beach of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal clear water and a tranquil atmosphere has continued to attract tourists in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays.
Today Hua Hin is undergoing rapid expansion as Bangkokians and Westerners look this way for a second home. The charm of Hua Hin is that it still retains its fishing village serenity which is now side by side with the bustling center of a modern luxury beach resort.
The name Hua Hin actually means "head stone" or "stone head" in Thai it refers to the many rocks on the beach headland near the Sofitel Centara.
Horse riding on the sandy beach is something that perfecly matched for a nice holiday in Hua Hin. There are around the Hua hin beach about 60 horses and jockey who help you to get on the horse and guide you what to do when you are on the horse.
Weather in Hua hin : 3 seasons
- Cool Season : December to February. The daytime temperature is fairly comfortable with the maximum temperature around 25°C/78°F, the night, the weather is cooler, and can drop to near freezing in the mountains.
- Hot Season : February to May. The temperature can get up to 35°C /88°F and by May, the rain arrives.
- Rainy Season : May to November. Normally, The rain come in short bursts of in the afternoon or early evenings, and usually only last an hour.
Getting around Hua hin :.
How to get there : Air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Hua hin or by taxi from Bangkok it takes 2 or 3 hours.
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Hua hin hightlights :
- Hua Hin's first live museum. Plearnwan will take you down memory lane, Plearn Wan,
Plearn Wan is the place to be if you want experience the golden days of Hua-Hin. The PlearWan village is located between soi Hua Hin 38 and 40 opposite Klai Kangwon Palace of King Rama VII.
- Night Market: To truly experience the local culture and life style of any town in Thailand and especially in Hua Hin.
- Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park: The group of three mountains in Petchaburi received its nickname, Palace Mountain, when King Rama IV decied to make the invitingly luscious green terrain the site of his holiday residence.
- Mrigadayavan Palace: For an authentic glimpse into Cha-am's old glory as an elite summer destination, there is no better place to go back in time than at Mrigadayavan Palace.
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- Hua-Hin Railway Station: An old railways station, also it's the high-light of Hua-Hin.
- Khao Takiab: This small village, known as one of the highest points in the area, boasts a compilation of temples, local eateries, elephant camp, and luxury hotels |
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Ko Thai recommended Hot Spot in Hua Hin
Cocktail Hour : take a drink in front of the beach at Let's sea.
83/188 Soi Talay 12, Khaotakieb-Hua Hin Road. Hua Hin
Late night in Hua Hin : Hua hin is very quiet, you have some bars but the city is not reputed for the nightlife atmosphere.
Relax : The multi-award winning Six Senses Earth Spa brings a new paradigm to holistic wellness in a natural eco-environment.
The six senses spa hua hin, www.sixsenses.com
The Herbs : The new exotic Thai herbal spa in the heart of Huahin.
8/95 Petchkasem Rd, amphur Muang Huahin, Phone : 032 513 326, www.satirathai.com
Restaurants :
- our recommended restaurant in Hua HIn :
Hua hin fondue Shop : The first chocolate fondue shop in Hua Hin which serve you with the best chocolate from Switzerland with fresh fruits and various kind of ice creams.
La Paillote : The La Paillote French expertise is a “sun oriented” style of French cuisine.
Naresdamri Road 174/1, Hua Hin, Thailand
Phone : 032 521 025
- OCEANSIDE : probably the best location down town, seafood and grill
Opposite Putahracsa Resort, between soi 51 and 55
Phone : 032 531 470
- LOTUS SKYBAR : Huahin only sky bar with the best sea view in town, located on 17th floor of Hilton hotel.
Hotel Hilton, 33 Naresdamri Rd
Phone : 032 538 999
- Cooking Class : At Aleenta Hua Hin - Pranburi, our kitchen is yours to explore. Learn a few simple Thai dishes while you are here and really experience Thailand
Aleenta hua hin : Paknampran Beach, Pranburi Prachuap Khiri Khan,: www.aleenta.com/huahin/ |
Five Star hotels in Hua Hin at best prices
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