What to see and do in Hua Hin Thailand

Hua Hin has become of of Thailand's premier beach resorts, with its brand named hotels and 6 championship golf courses Hua Hin has everything on offer to the traveller. Thailand's first beach Resort, Hua Hin was made popular by the Royal Family and Thailand's Aristocracy during the early 1920's and since then has grown into an international tourist attraction in South East Asia.

Located only 2.5 hours from Bangkok. Hua Hin still retains a charm with its famous bustling night market and friendly locals and street vendors. Originally a small fishing town, Hua Hin is still a real taste of Thailand. The present estimated population of about 600,000 people.

Eating Out in Hua Hin

Hua Hin now has many eateries, with some excellent quality street food dotted around the town available day and night. If you prefer to eat with the locals the Night Market is a great option. Open daily from 17:00 until late, you can feast on delicious local delights at local prices from char grilled seafood to spicy Thai 'Somtum' salads. For those romantic dinner evenings, there are many quality restaurants to enjoy with cuisines such as Indian, German, Italian, Japanese etc.. Hua Hin has it all. (Map)

Evenings in Hua Hin

Street vendors selling souvenirs, Beer gardens and pubs. Hua Hin has a busy but relaxed atmosphere in the evenings. If you are looking for a busy scene then try 'Soi Bintabart' road. Located just opposite the Hilton Hotel on Naretdamri Road, this is a whole street full of bars and thumping back beats where you can get cool coctails, and ice cold beers, and more!. Poolsuk road is also a popular site for local 'wok fried' food and delicious street food. Seafood on the seaside is also available along by the fishing pier.

Things to see in and around Hua Hin

The surrounding area consists of over 2000 Sq Kms of protected National Parkland, and within a short drive ( 1 to 1.5 hrs) there are rainforest jungles and waterfalls, stunning caves and some of Thailand's oldest sandstone architecture. Most local sightseeing trips can be done in a short day out, although it is recommended that you take a guided tour, as you will gain more knowledge and be transfered from door to door with a local guide. Other local day fillers are JW Motorsport go-Karting, and the local Elephant camp ( a must for the kids ) (Map) see www.huahinadventure.com for more details on tours.

Other places to see locally are the Maruk-ka-thaiawan 'Teakwood' palace. Located only 12 Kms North of Hua Hin this is a perfect morning trip. For THB 200 admission fee per person you can look around the beautifully restored summer palace of King Rama 4 build in the 20's. take in the cool sea breeze and imagine the ambiance the palace would have had all those years ago while the King was in-house. Khao Takieb, or 'Monkey Mountain' as it is also known also also a night half day trip. Located only 5 Kms South of Hua Hin, go to the top of this Buddhist sanctuary and see some stunning Buddha images and also the abundant wild monkeys. ( beware not to touch, as they bite!) (Map)

Hua Hin is fast becoming an investment opportunity for foreigners buying property and land, and there are many bargains still to be found. One of the best investments available at the moment is the Residence Hua Hin. With now only 4 units available on this beautiful Resort which is located adjacent Palm Hills Golf Course, only 4 kms from thr Beach and 6 kms to the town centre, The Residence Hua Hin is being build and managed by one of Thailand's biggest Golf - Travel companies, Golf of Siam. See www.residence-huahin.com for further details on the last remaining units.

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