The seaside town of Hua Hin (with the literal meaning ‘Stone Head’), which was named after the rocks at the side of the Northern end of the charming beach with the powdery sand, is less than 200 km south of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. It is one of the premier beach resort towns of Thailand in the Gulf of this country & makes it one of the most famous gateway destinations of the weekend for the residents of the city. This destination is evenly famous among young couples and families, tourists and Thais. In addition to the fun and games of beach, a vibrant night market & the outstanding restaurants of seafood, Hua Hin is well famous for being home to some of the finest golf courses in Thailand as well as some of the most famous destination spas and resorts in the world.

Best Time to Visit

For having a tropical & a high humidity climate and occasional rain, Hua Hin is basically fine, however, and can be enjoyed all the year round. Normally, the best time of the year for visiting this destination is the cool season of the months from November to February. The best time for the people choosing the hot season is March to May and for the rainy season is from June to October.

Attractions :

For having the oldest beach resort in Thailand, Hua Hin has a wide range of attractions such as bustling local markets, many Buddhist Temples, outstanding restaurants (serving some of the best seafood in the kingdom), and many massage parlors and spas ideal for taking relax. The historic attractions of this destination include the ancient Hua Hin Railway Station, the Old Palace and the other historical buildings. Just down the coast at the Bay of Takiab, the tourists can take the horseback rides of the seaside and visit the Buddhist Temple with a splendid view. This destination has some of the finest spa retreats in the world.

Raruk Hua Hin

Situated right in the center of the city, Raruk Hua Hin, which is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Hua Hin, is operated daily from 10 am to 09 pm. It is famous among food lovers and shoppers because it has a plenty of retail shops and restaurants serving sweets, savories and drinks. Besides buying food, visitors can purchase attractive souvenirs at the reasonable prices and the superb handmade crafts with the quality beyond their prices.

In the past, Raruk Hua Hin was a vacant piece of land on the Naeb Khehart Road with one old house of wood situated in the middle. Constructed during the reign of King Rama VI and its age of more than 100 years old, the 2 storey house of wood is very famous. It is to be mentioned that this house of wood is the highlight of Raruk Hua Hin. In addition to this, the other amusing artifacts comprise a model of a lighthouse and an idol of an angler fighting with a huge fish reflecting that Hua Hin has been a village pertaining to the fishing people. Formerly, this idol was situated in front of the shrine of the Tabtim Goddess. Unluckily, visitors can’t take the view of the idol anymore for it has been in the condition of dilapidating as times pass by.

Hua Hin Safari

Situated not far from the downtown of Hua Hin, Hua Hin Safari (the Amusement Park), which takes the drive of only 5 minutes. This amusement park is definitely the place to visit for fun seekers liking something else in addition of leisure and unable to live without adventure. This park was constructed to accommodate a tremendous array of the styles of travelling, therefore, it is suitable for everything ranging from the weekends of taking relax in the quality times with family. Here, visitors will be able to experiencing relaxation, entertainment, leisure, thrill and the beauty of nature at the same time. For having a great variety in terms of activities and locations, such as elephant rides in a spectacular setting of nature or the zoo. This is the zoo, where young kids are allowed to give food to wild animals. The visitors are also provided outdoor activities, e.g., paintball games, horse riding and ATV drives. The security team of this amusement park always accompanies to all the outdoor activities for ensuring the safety and ultimate fun for the visitors.

Black Mountain Water Park, Hua Hin

This water park, which remains open daily, is operated from 10 am to 05 pm. It is fitted out with the most modern, highest quality and exciting equipment, wholly operated to the highest standards of safety. Watched over by greatly trained lifeguards, the water park has a tower of the height of 17 meters with 9 different sliders, the lazy river, a spectacular wave pool, kids pool and a beach pool for all the fun, which is offered by the best water park.

Plearnwan

Situated on the main street opposite to Klai Kangwon Palace, Plearnwan (Local Market for Shopping) is operated daily (Sundays to Thursdays at the time from 10 am to 10 pm and Fridays to Saturdays on time of midnight). The word ‘Plearn’ is a combination of ‘play’ and ‘learn’ and the word Wan is taken from the word ‘wunwan’ having the meaning of good old days. It is an Eco-village featuring a faux Thai high street in 1950 for the generations of old time to remember their good old days and to the younger for learning and appreciating the culture of traditions. The shops of this place are furnished in the style of old fashion with advertisements, magazines of fashion, posters of films, appliances and collections taking the visitors back in the period of nostalgic. Plearnwan also comprises a radio station amusing the people whole day long with oldies. Along with this, visitors can the photos of vintage with a drawn picture of the station of Hua Hin as a back drop.

At the end of every week, a fair of fun is organized with a cinema of outdoor, a variety of entertaining games and side stalls and a wheel of Ferries. Here, the people can enjoy dishes at Kha-on Kaengron, a famous local restaurant, Thai style rolls of noodles, ice pops, Thai coconut pancakes, Thai style soft drink and the coffee of this style. ‘Piman Plearnwan’, which is a vintage hotel, can provide its guest the experience of welcome with their colorful guest rooms of retro style.

How to Reach

To reach the destination by air, the tourists can take various regular flights plying between the Suvarnabhumi Airport of Bangkok and the airport of Hua Hin.