Hua Hin is a great option for wintering in Thailand! What hotels in Hua Hin have nice views? Food in Hua Hin: shops, cafes, restaurants and bars for every taste

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Hua Hin is a city 150 km south of Bangkok. Hua Hin is an ennobled royal resort, there are few Russian tourists here, the sea is cleaner than in Pattaya, and Hua Hin also has a large selection of accommodation. We saw Hua Hin from different sides and today we will write our reviews, tell you about the positive and negative qualities of the resort.

Hua Hin: reviews and our observations

The first thing that catches your eye is that Hua Hin really is clean city. There are no heaps of garbage lying on the streets. There are no foul odors in the air. During all this time the rat was seen only once. IN central regions cities have sidewalks, but not everywhere. For example, walking here with a stroller will be inconvenient, because sometimes it was difficult to walk on the roads on foot, dodging cars and avoiding bikes.

Hotels in Hua Hin

Wansabai Place
Hua Hin Star Hotel
Smile Hua-Hin Resort
Centara Grand Beach Resort
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

All hotels in Hua Hin

Traffic jams in Hua Hin

The second thing you immediately notice is the traffic jams. During rush hours, in the morning and evening, the central Pechkasem Road is completely jammed, and the rest of the streets are filled with cars and motorbikes. Especially on weekends and holidays. This is some kind of mix of Moscow traffic jams and Vietnamese mopeds. Feels like you're in Ho Chi Minh City, not Thailand

Read:

Being a pedestrian in XX is not very convenient, but sometimes it’s better than wasting time in traffic jams

There are more cars than motorbikes

The number of cars in the city is clearly off the charts. It's unusual to see this in Thailand. We only observed this non-standard ratio of cars and bikes in Bangkok, but Bangkok is adapted for car traffic, there are wide streets and overpasses. And the narrow streets of Hua Hin were not designed for such chaotic traffic traffic, where two cars on opposite courses could not pass each other.

Car rental in Hua Hin >

Does Hua Hin have public transport?

There are several songthaew routes running around the city. The most popular are the green Airport-Takiab songthaews, which run along Pechkasem Road through the entire city. Travel prices are reasonable - 10 baht during the day and 15 baht after 7 pm. Read more about minibuses in the article:

Beaches of Hua Hin

The next point I would like to highlight is the beach, which we were very pleased with. We expected the worst, but our expectations were again not met. I won’t say that it is spotlessly clean, but even the most picky people will find the sand and water quite suitable. The beach is much better than in Pattaya. Read more in the article:

About city beaches:
About the beach outside the city:

Where can I order a transfer from the airport?

We use the service - KiwiTaxi
We ordered a taxi online and paid by card. We were met at the airport with a sign with our name on it. We were taken to the hotel in a comfortable car. You've already talked about your experience In this article

What to see in Hua Hin: attractions we visited

There are not many attractions and entertainment in the twentieth century. We visited some of them. We started from the railway station, then went to the Takiab Monkey Mountain, by the way, there is a good observation deck. We visited the Venice complex, where we saw a museum of 3D paintings. We also went to the observation deck. Read more about each place in the relevant articles:

View of the coast from Khao Takiab

Rental of property

It’s not clear why, but in Hua Hin the cost of renting housing is 2 times higher than in Bangkok or Pattaya. If in Pattaya you can live in a condo near the sea for 10-15 thousand baht, then in Hua Hin prices for housing of the same level start from 25 thousand baht. When renting for a long term, almost nowhere do they offer a discount. Renting a house is cheaper than renting an apartment. Also, most condominiums are rented only through agencies; apartments are not rented out at the reception. More information about finding housing in Hua Hin:

There are few Russians in Hua Hin

For those who, for their own reasons, do not want to live and relax surrounded by compatriots, Hua Hin is perfect place. There are very few Russians here. We heard Russian speech only on the third day of our stay, when we went to. And we saw only one Russian cafe, and it wasn’t working.

Mostly Russians in Hua Hin are winterers and other “long-livers” who have moved. The main audience is Europeans, wealthy Thais from Bangkok and the Chinese, where would we be without them.

Food in Hua Hin: shops, cafes, restaurants and bars for every taste

In the center of Hua Hin there are many European establishments, cozy bars and restaurants. Also in the center you can find no less mid-level cafes for locals and tourists. There are also some really trashy, dirty eateries just for locals. And, of course, there are makashnitsa, there are especially many of them in the evening, when the heat subsides. As a last resort, you can always eat at 7-Eleven. You definitely won’t remain hungry in the twentieth century.

Food in such cafes is quite inexpensive for locals

I eat soup with shrimp for 40 baht ($1.2)

Not many trannies and “old farangs” with Thai girls

Contrary to our expectations, anxious grandfathers with their Thai “fairies” do not sit in Hua Hin catering establishments. Although, such couples also take place, but rather at a later time, when the local Walking Street and other red light streets begin to operate. One of these streets of “love” is located not far from, and we have already walked along it several times. This street is 10 times smaller than Pattaya, and not so depraved. There are minimal trannies, and night butterflies modestly sit in bars and wait for clients.

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Safety

If Pattaya can be called a city of the young and energetic, then life in Hua Hin will be, on the contrary, measured and unhurried. There is less drinking, partying, debauchery and swagger, and the audience is more decent. All this gives the resort the title of almost the most safe city all over Thailand.

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In the 20th century, I didn’t feel the celebration of life that exists in Pattaya or the tireless and vibrant rhythm of Bangkok

It’s like being at a recreation center, where you come for 3 days to relax in peace, and then you want to go home again. That's how it is with us Hua Hin. And everything seems to be there for life here, with the exception of some peculiarities (and they exist in any city), but still the soul now asks for something else.

Features of Hua Hin

Road congestion, more cars than bikes
Increased cost of rental housing. Renting a house is cheaper than renting an apartment
Horses on the beach
There is little street food in non-central areas. Makashnitsa are only on the main streets, but if you go a little further inland, it is extremely difficult to find a mobile cart. For example, from our first one we walked to Market Village and did not find a single makashnitsa.
People in Hua Hin love cats. If in other cities of Thailand there are dogs roaming the streets, then in Hua Hin there are cats in the same numbers, but there are almost no dogs.

The Malacca Peninsula, located in the south of Thailand, was chosen by the king for vacation at the beginning of the 20th century. In the former fishing village, the Klai Gangwon Palace grew up, which translated means “secluded, far from the bustle,” and after that the village itself grew to the size of a town, now known as the resort of Hua Hin.

And although the area of the city and its population increased, Hua Hin did not lose its privacy, turning into cozy place For family vacation. It is famous for its beauty sandy beaches, and also security: since the royal couple still comes here on vacation, the city police are taking enhanced measures to maintain law and order.

If you choose to holiday with children in Hua Hin, you will find freedom from worries, peace and several pleasant discoveries. Why this is so, read our review.

Hua Hin on the map of Thailand

The city of Hua Hin is one of the oldest resorts in Thailand. It is located in the north of the Malay Peninsula, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, 220 km from Bangkok. Hua Hin is administrative center municipal district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

The location of Hua Hin is very convenient for tourists. If you want to take a break from the whirlwind of everyday life, you can sunbathe on quiet beaches and swim in the sea. But as soon as boredom begins to creep in, it’s worth taking the bus and in a couple of hours you’ll be in Bangkok, where there are amusement parks, play centers and children’s museums.

Vacation with children

Holidays in Hua Hin are valued by both Thais and tourists. And this is not surprising: a calm, safe resort near the capital is good in many respects. Firstly, Hua Hin is easily accessible by plane, train or bus from Bangkok. Traveling to a vacation spot will not tire your child, which means that immediately after arrival you can leave your things in the room and go to the sea.

Secondly, Hua Hin is a reputable resort. In terms of respectability, it is often compared to Pattaya, but Hua Hin is more suitable for families with children due to the silence and lack of noisy nightlife. Life here flows calmly and peacefully, so you can truly relax with your child.

Thirdly, the town has an excellent tourist infrastructure. There are many luxury hotels here, although you can find apartments or guesthouses for relatively little money.

One of the advantages of traveling to Hua Hin with children is family hotels. They take upon themselves the decision of what to feed the children, how to organize their leisure time and how to provide parents with the opportunity to relax. In such hotels you can relax even with an infant.

In terms of entertainment, we can recommend Hua Hin for preschoolers and primary schoolchildren. They will enjoy riding elephants and visiting gaming centers and water parks. If you are going on holiday with teenagers, we recommend visiting Bangkok, where there are many more interesting places.

When is the best time to go?

The weather forecast seems to clearly indicate when is the best time to travel to Hua Hin. The optimal time to relax on the beach is from December to March, when there is no rain, stupefying heat and high humidity.

In winter and early spring, it is easiest for children to adapt to a new climate, which means most Vacations can be devoted to beaches, walks and excursions.

The high season in Hua Hin starts in November, and the maximum number of tourists flock to the resort in the winter months. It is advisable to book accommodation for this time in the summer, as best options sorted out long before the start of the season.

It must be said that there are several reasons to visit the resort before the opening of the season in Hua Hin or after it closes. For example, in November, Thais celebrate Loy Krathong.

The main event of the holiday is the launching of flower boats with candles. But besides this, ceremonial processions and theatrical performances are organized in cities.

In April, Thailand welcomes New Year. There are fun celebrations in the streets, and be prepared to be doused with water - for good luck.

Weather and climate

Winter in Hua Hin is summer. And summer is also summer. And the hottest summer is spring. Jokes aside, Hua Hin's tropical climate means constant heat and high humidity.

The most pleasant weather without rain and intense heat lasts at the resort from December to March.

In December-January the temperature is +30ºС, but already in February it begins to rise and by March reaches +33ºС. The nights are relatively cool, around +24-25ºС. Have a better holiday in Hua Hin with children, you can’t think of anything better to do than relax in winter and early spring.

In May it starts to rain. First - at night, without leaving a single puddle by morning. But the closer to autumn, the longer the showers last. In September-October, precipitation does not stop for several days.

And since the air temperature remains at +32-33ºС, the heat seems unbearable due to high humidity. And if you can still choose summer for a holiday with a child, then autumn is absolutely not suitable for a trip.

Vacations in Hua Hin should be planned no earlier than November. There is significantly less rain, clear days prevail, and the air temperature is +30-32ºС. To travel with a baby to Hua Hin, we recommend choosing winter months with stable dry weather.

Sea water temperature

The sea temperature in Hua Hin differs little from the air temperature. If the resort is hot at +33ºС, the water warms up to +30ºС. If the air cools to +30ºС, as happens in winter, the water temperature in Hua Hin drops to +27ºС. In any case, the water is never colder than +25ºС.

Detailed information is unnecessary - but how it pleases the heart:

December - +27.8ºС
January - +27ºС
February - +27.6ºС
March - +28.9ºС
April - +30ºС

Nutrition

In most hotels in Hua Hin, the cost of accommodation includes breakfast according to the " Buffet" You can also have lunch and dinner in hotel restaurants, where the cuisine is tailored to the needs of tourists. The menu includes dishes of European and Thai cuisine, so a child who eats from an adult table will not go hungry.

When choosing the best place to travel with children, some tourists prefer to rent a room with a kitchen or an apartment so they can cook on their own. In Hua Hin there are no problems with buying food: everything you need is sold in supermarkets, small shops and markets.

If you decide to dedicate independent holiday in Hua Hin with children to get the most complete acquaintance with Thailand, then you will definitely be interested in Thai cuisine. Local dishes are mostly spicy, so young children should order food without spices.

Transport

Public transport in Hua Hin consists of songthaews, popular throughout Thailand, that is, pickup trucks converted to carry passengers. There are no soft seats, no air conditioning, or even windows in the songthaew, but travel costs only 10-40 TNV (tickets for children cost the same).

Songthaews do not have numbers, but the route can be identified by color. Green songthaews go through the center, along the coast, and can take you to the bus station and airport. White ones provide convenient access to the train station, supermarkets and markets. Orange ones drive through secondary streets.

The songthaew does not have a schedule as such, but from morning to 18-19 hours they run every 15-30 minutes.

Intercity transport in Hua Hin is somewhat more comfortable. To Cha-Am there are old, but quite functional buses, the fare of which costs about 60 TNV. You can get to Phuket and Krabi by air-conditioned buses, but the fare will cost 450 TVN.

The most expensive option for getting around Hua Hin is a taxi. A short trip will cost at least 200 TNV, and you need to bargain for this price. If you prefer travel rather than walking, you can rent a car. Car rental companies operate in both Hua Hin and Bangkok.

If you follow us on Instagram, you know that it’s already the third month since we arrived in Bali, and for now we plan to stay here until the end of summer 2017 at least (and maybe longer).

But before that, we spent 2 wonderful winter months in Thailand - we were passing through Bangkok several times, and the rest of the time we lived mainly on the coast - in Hua Hin.

It is this resort that this article is dedicated to, in it I will tell you about Hua Hin, its pros and cons, why we decided to spend this winter there, and I will share my conclusions. I’ll warn you right away - the article is long, there are a lot of photographs, just other articles about Hua Hin, about beaches, everyday attractions, etc. We won’t have it, so we had to fit everything into one =)

If you had told me 3 years ago that we would come to Hua Hin to spend 2 months here, I would have laughed and would never have believed it)) Exactly 3 years ago we lived here for a month and left thinking that we would never return to this the most boring resort! After all, Thailand is full of interesting and beautiful places, besides, even then we fell endlessly in love with Koh Phangan, and to this day this island is our most favorite place in Tai.

And at the same time, we went to Hua Hin for this winter, since it ideally suited all our current needs! Yes, there were some fears that I would get very bored, because the resort has a reputation as a “retirement”, not very expressive place, but to our own surprise, this did not happen, and we discovered that we liked it here as we grew older. Looking ahead, I can even say with confidence that we will return here again.

If you are interested in Thailand in terms of wintering (not a 2-week vacation, when bright emotions, azure sea and other delights of the tropics are important), and you are just looking for a place for a calm measured life, including with a small child, or a comfortable place for remote work, then Hua Hin is very suitable for this.

Below I will explain what exactly attracted us to this resort now, but I’ll immediately make a reservation once again: we were not going for impressions and eventful trips. We chose a place to live, not a place to vacation. If we were talking about a vacation, we would go to Phangan, Koh Chang, Phuket or Krabi. So, if you are planning a vacation in Thailand, then Hua Hin is not the place that I will recommend to you!

Why am I paying attention to this again? The fact is that many of our readers, impressed by the photographs and stories about the same thing, go on vacation in our footsteps and remain delighted, but there are also those who follow us on Instagram and think, well, since we love such cool places , then Hua Hin is clearly one of them, they come here for 1-2 weeks and are disappointed, they regret that they had already booked accommodation for the entire period or left ahead of time from another pleasant place, etc..

I agree, some photos of Hua Hin and the beach can be very beautiful, for example, the sea at noon can be quite turquoise,

and the beach at dawn is softly pink and deserted in places,

these photos convey the mood/atmosphere at a particular moment in time, but do not provide any information, for example, that in Hua Hin in winter the sea is quite cool, and there are also a lot of simply giant jellyfish ((

5 other places in Thailand that are better for a two-week getaway

Therefore, if we are talking about a short-term vacation, then it is better to go to one that is still relatively wild and, or already a little poppy and overloaded with tourists, but still not devoid of its charm, and at the same time quite developed and comfortable in terms of infrastructure. On Koh Samui, as well as on Koh Phangan, there are beautiful bays with palm trees, warm turquoise water, and also a huge selection of cool hotels and villas for every taste.

Don't exclude wonderful with excellent developed infrastructure, a lot of different beaches, hundreds of hotels and condominiums; if during the peak season it is crowded with tourists, then at the end of the season it is very nice there.

Or go to the province of Krabi with numerous beauties in the area - karst mountains, famous islands and bays. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful resorts in Thailand (though not without its drawbacks), by the way, this is where our journey began; we spent the first month in Krabi!

If the sea is not important, and you want to get acquainted with the culture of the country, undergo training in massage or cultural events, comfort and good Internet for remote work are important, and you also cannot tolerate heat, high humidity and crowds of tourists, but still want to go on vacation in winter, then we recommend going to the north of Thailand, at this time of year the climate there is wonderful!

Among the minuses of the sea, I would like to note that in winter there are a lot of jellyfish here, and they are all gigantic, I didn’t want to meet one while swimming... and at the same time, many tourists and expats swam in the sea anyway.

Infrastructure in Hua Hin

There are no problems with this in Hua Hin, the city and resort are well developed, there are all the popular Thai supermarkets and hypermarkets - Tesco, BigSi, Macro, 7/11 and FamilyMart convenience stores on almost every corner.

Food markets are also present in all areas of the city, as are visiting vendors from cars.

It was convenient for us to purchase fresh products - both vegetables/fruits and fish/seafood right next to our house. Literally a 5-minute walk from us, 2 times a week (on Tuesdays and Saturdays) there was a market with fresh products. Most of the traders there are from the villages, both expats and locals shopped at the market, which is a good sign, and the prices were really low. After some time, some merchants remembered us, recognized us and gave us discounts.

There are several in Hua Hin shopping complexes and shopping malls, the most popular is probably Market Village, and the newest and most stylish is Blue Port, in addition to boutiques and trendy cafes and coffee shops, there is a supermarket with all sorts of gourmet products - from imported Korean and European delicacies to superfood (chia seeds, quinoa and others useful things).

On the way out of the city, towards Bangkok, there are a couple of outlets with boutiques and cafes.

In Hua Hin a large number of pharmacies and hospitals, both public and private, are all located on the main central street. This time, fortunately, we didn’t go there, but on the last visit I was, and I was satisfied with the service provided at Bangkok Hospital.

Hua Hin has both trendy restaurants/coffee shops and small-town cafes, most of them are concentrated in the central part of the city.

For example, we are fans of Indian cuisine, and on our first visit 3 years ago we noticed an Indian restaurant run by an Indian family, their food is really delicious, and the tables are all outdoors in a pleasant garden, so we stopped by them this time too repeatedly!

By the way, in Hua Hin you can even try Moroccan cuisine in the Marrakech restaurant, at the hotel of the same name Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa

And what unusual desserts are served with Moroccan tea?

Mmmm, delicious!

And it’s also photogenic (by the way, the blue and red tea sets are edible), I don’t know how I missed the moment and didn’t even post anything on Instagram =)

One of the fashionable stylish places was right in our seemingly residential area, Takiaba - Air space, we even wrote separately about this restaurant/pastry shop -

The establishment opened just recently, and has already gained popularity; live music is played here in the evenings.

And of course, since this is a seaside resort, you can have dinner with a view of the sea :)

Hua Hin has a cinema, a water park and a zoo, so if you get really bored, you can stop by there)

And in Hua Hin there are night markets and food courts, with entertainment program on weekends. Most often we visited Tamarind night market and Cicada, they are right on Takiab, at the latter, in addition to bread and circuses, you can also buy all sorts of non-standard handmade souvenirs,

Both markets are open from Friday to Sunday from 5 pm.

There is also a central “night market”, but it was far from us, and we had never been there during this visit. There are daily food courts in shopping malls.

There is an immigration center in Hua Hin (at major resorts they are available almost everywhere, except Phangan), this is important for those who want to stay in Thailand and extend their stay, and also if you need a certificate, for example, from the police (Lyosha in Hua Hin decided to get a Thai car license and pass for a motorbike license). By the way, he did all this successfully :)

Prices in Hua Hin

Hua Hin is considered a royal resort,

and this leaves its mark on the formation of prices, but fortunately not on everything, and again, depending on what you compare with.

Housing here, yes, is more expensive than in Chiang Mai, Pattaya and the center of Phuket. But there are also acceptable options. Yes, there are not many of them, they are either in the central part of Hua Hin, but a couple of kilometers from the sea, or just on Takiab, where we lived.

If we talk about housing not on the shore, but within walking distance from the sea (5-7 minutes), then prices start from $500-600 for a studio apartment, single-bedroom apartments with a separate living room-kitchen and double-bedroom apartments cost more - from $800.

Separate comfortable houses from $1000. If we talk about apartments, the cost does not include the cost of electricity and water, and sometimes the Internet (which is another $50-100 on top). I wrote specifically about comfortable housing of the European level, with a swimming pool, security and other amenities, we did not consider options for very cheap housing, probably such housing also exists, but not everyone will find it comfortable.

All apartments are usually in condominiums, where there is a nice large swimming pool with sun loungers and Gym, some kind of common seating area with free wi-fi, 24-hour security, parking, well-groomed territory. The new condominiums are especially cool and stylish, for example our pool,

and this is the entrance.

It’s hard for me to imagine that in St. Petersburg we would find an ordinary house with such an interior next to an elevator.

And this is the view from the window!

Apartments on the shore are significantly more expensive, but they have their advantages!

As for food prices, they are lower than on the islands; it seemed to us more profitable to buy fruits, vegetables and fish in markets than in stores.

Mangoes were taken for 50 baht per 1 kg, dragonfruits for 40, young coconuts 20, longans and jackfruit for 60, chompa for 30, passionfruit for 70, grapes 90-110, avocados - 120, cucumbers/tomatoes for 10-15 baht, eggplants /zucchini/zucchini - 15-25, sweet corn - 20. These are prices for 1 kg, and if individually, then small watermelons 15-20, papaya 12-15, pomelo 25-35, pineapples 5-15, heads broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin quarters for 10-15 baht, bunches of greens for 10-15, lettuce leaves - 15-25, asparagus - 30.

They took fish for 50-100 baht per kilogram, shrimp 120-180, and they even cleaned it all for us for free.

Milk - 40 baht, yoghurts - 18-25 per 200 ml jar, we often cooked curry at home with coconut milk (30 baht for 0.5 liter).

Massage in local salons - from 250-350 baht.

Laundries (automated washing machines and dryers) 20-30 baht per wash, 20 per dryer if needed. There are such automatic laundries on every corner, they have one drawback, washing in cold water + you need to come with your own powder. There are also standard laundries, where everything is washed in hot water and returned neatly folded and ironed within a day - 25-30 baht per 1 kg.

Public transport is cheap - songthaew costs 10-30 baht, depending on the distance of the trip. The proximity to Bangkok is good (buses and minibuses cost 155-180 baht one way, travel time 3 hours), there is a railway station. Taxis are about the same as on the islands, but if compared to Bangkok, they are expensive, they don’t go according to the meter, there are no Uber or Grabtaxi here. There is a car rental, we only rented a motorbike (200 baht per day).

Places of inspiration, nature in Hua Hin

Hua Hin is not without places that are pleasing to the eye! The #1 place for me is definitely the beach!!

I really love the sea - and just looking at it, and walking along the seashore, and listening to the sound of the surf.

Oddly enough, the temples of Hua Hin are also charming,

they primarily attract not with their architecture, decoration and other Buddhist regalia,

and the views from their territory!

It’s really amazingly nice that the Thais choose truly magical places for their temples,

for example, somewhere on a mountain with a stunning view of the sunrise or sunset,

There are even separate viewing terraces right on the temple grounds.

And hurray, there were three such temples in our Takiab district! So, when strong tides were raging at sea, going up to the site of such a temple at dawn or sunset was just the thing! There are parks, observation decks in other parts of the city,

We were there sometimes too.

Hua Hin is also popular among golf lovers - there are quite a lot of courses of different levels.

Neighborhoods of Hua Hin

If you are tired of the beaches of Hua Hin, then you can always get on a bike and go either inland to the waterfalls, or along the sea to get to a couple national parks and other beaches.

The closest to our area (Takiab is located in the south of the city) is national park Pranburi Forest Park), it is notable for its mangroves and a small path through them. You can also take a boat ride in the mangroves; we were once in a mangrove reserve in Lembongan (Indonesia) and there we were just making our way through the thickets on a small boat. We came here just for a walk :)

In general, mangroves with paths were right next to our house, literally a 5-minute walk, that’s quite new park, and alas, you won’t find such lush greenery there

or a dramatic picture, as in Pranburi.

In the Takiab mangroves, there are mostly very young bushes, but all the paths are circular, so we often used these urban thickets for morning jogs/walks, which was especially important during periods of strong tides.

this is an incredibly pleasant place, quiet and peaceful with a jogging/biking path along the beach and a few resorts.

And next is one of my favorite parks in all of Thailand – Khao Sam Roi Yot,

I'm not kidding, he's just amazing

and also not crowded. There are small mountains and trekking routes with picturesque views

and observation decks,

my favorite viewpoint is Khao Daeng View Point!

There is also a lake with lotuses and unique caves, one of them is an absolute “must visit”, this is the royal cave of Phraya Nakon, it has several halls,

and the most stunning attraction here is the "Golden Pavilion" (Kuha Karuhas pavillon).

At noon, the sun's rays turn the gazebo dazzlingly golden, alas, we were in the park twice and each time at the wrong time((

On the way to this cave you can meet funny langurs :)

The other caves are also quite spectacular, and most of them also lead to trekking, we visited a couple.

Also, in Sam Roi Yot Park there are several beaches - Bang Pu

V picturesque bay, which you can look at from above

and Laem Sala beach

There is also a river in the park where you can ride in a bamboo boat.

There is a place for camping, you can rent a house or rent a tent, foam, sleeping bags, a place for a barbecue and have a great weekend, but you can just go for a day, from Hua Hin it’s only about 50 km one way, and from our Takiab it’s even closer.

Well, in the north, towards Bangkok, 25 km away there is resort village Cha Am.

The beach there is not that remarkable, except that it can’t be called very urban, like in Hua Hin,

There is still a more relaxed resort atmosphere here, with cafes and hotels stretching across the road along the beach.

Cha-Am has various types of entertainment - a sheep farm, a camel republic, a couple of amusement parks and a water park.

There are also temples, but what we remember most in Cha-Am is the national Khao Park Nang Panthurat with very expressive rocks on which you can walk.

There are several short ones, but good in terms of morning physical activity, routes,

We were in this park a couple of times and each time early in the morning, we arrived at dawn, otherwise it would be very hot to walk around later.

In general, the nature of Cha-Am in the surrounding area is very different from Hua Hin; in addition to the rocks, there are green rice fields.

But this is already quite far, and it is better to combine such trips, for example, with a trip to Bangkok, by the way, that’s what we did.

I will also definitely write about Bangkok; every time we come to Thailand, we somehow spend a couple of days, and sometimes more, in its capital. I already wrote that we are not fans of this large metropolis, we love the same one much more, we were there three times a week and will return there with pleasure, even when I look for air tickets to Asia, the first thing I look for is connections through Hong Kong :)

Well, in Bangkok we always have forced connections, as it is a major hub, and at the same time, we always try to use the time profitably, we find interesting places, cool hotels, observation decks, trendy cafes and amazing rooftop restaurants. All the interesting things about Bangkok, as you understand, is a topic for a separate article :)

Finally, some Thai children's smiles for you! Bye bye!

Would you come to live in Hua Hin? I’m not asking about vacations, although I know there are tourists who would probably like to spend their vacation here :)

Hua Hin resort Thailand is the safest and most... expensive place for a holiday in the Kingdom. The reason is increased police security. Hua Hin is located near the border of the king's residence. This coastal town with a population of 81,000 people is located 200 kilometers from Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand.

Holidays at the resort of Hua Hin in Thailand

In Hua Hin there are quite a few places for tourists to visit and spend time with interest and benefit.

List of popular attractions in Hua Hin Thailand:

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Royal Palace open to tourists every day from 8am to 4pm. The cost of visiting is 60 baht. There is a strict dress code on the territory of the palace: you cannot walk around the palace in shorts or short skirts, and you will also have to take off your shoes; a fabric bag is given at the entrance especially for shoes.

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Beaches on Hua Hin in Thailand

The beaches of this resort are conventionally divided into three parts: central, northern and southern.

The central beach of Hua Hin is noisier and has a lot of entertainment for tourists, and there are fewer problems with housing, since there are a lot of hotels in the central part. The northern and southern parts are more suitable for fans have a relaxing holiday

Central city beach area

The central beach starts from the Hilton Hotel, the length of the beach is more than two kilometers, the easiest way to find the beach is along Damnernkasen Rd. People hang out on the beach around the clock, because the beach infrastructure here is developed at the highest level. There are shops, cafes and other entertainment here.

South City Beach Zone

The beach area originates from the foot of Khao Takiab mountain (there is a temple and Observation deck). The beach is quite narrow and there are not many people here, unlike central beach, in some places you can get straight from the steps of the hotels straight into the water. The beach is designed for a relaxing holiday.

North City Beach Area

The northern beach area starts from the fishing pier and ends near the airport. This is a clean, spacious and uncrowded beach, perfect place for a relaxing holiday. The Royal Palace of Hua Hin is located next to the beach. Every evening soldiers march in formation near the beach, and military boats keep watch at sea, thanks to which the beach is considered the safest in Hua Hin.

Popular beaches in Hua Hin Thailand:

Khao Takiab
Xuan Son
Cha Am
San Noi

Hotels on Hua Hin in Thailand

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Hotel	Stardom	Discount	Price per night, from	Select dates
G Hua Hin Resort & Mall	★★★★		6 267 4 668
Hua Hin Marriott Resort and Spa	★★★★★		13 149 10 276
Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa	★★★★★		9 528 8 633
	★★★★★		5 755 5 116
Anantara Hua Hin Resort	★★★★★		10 312 7 866

The Hotel Cha Am de La Phe – the hotel is located right on the seashore, among green lawns, palm trees, a personal pool with an umbrella and a sun lounger, the place is ideal for privacy, each room has a sea view.
Aka Resort and Spa Hum Hin – the luxury hotel is located on the seashore, bathrooms and living rooms are right under the hotel open air, the hotel has everything for comfortable rest. For its clients the hotel provides vehicles In the form of a bicycle and parking completely free.
Yaiya Hua Hin – the hotel is located on the sea coast, and is surrounded by a tropical garden, in the center of which grows (symbol) a “large nutmeg tree”. The furniture in the rooms is made exclusively of wood. The hotel has everything for a comfortable stay (private beach, swimming pools, spas and other amenities).
The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort – a hotel for elite tourists, royalty like to relax in the hotel, the hotel is located in the middle of a tropical garden, the apartments attract with their comfort and high-quality service.
Hilton Him Resort and Spa – the hotel is located right on the sea coast, just a couple of meters from the sea, the hotel has a private beach. The hotel has special amenities for tourists: a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, a fitness room, a spa salon, a massage salon, a room for children, darts, tennis and more...

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