Hua Hin, acclaimed for it's idyllic beaches, is set on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Lovely vistas and excellent climate prompted the Thai royals to build their summer palace here. The place also provides all necessary accoutrements for thrilling activities and sports as well as rollicking nightlife.

Synopsis

Country	Thailand
Location	190 kilometers south of capital Bangkok
Accessibility	Through Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui
Accommodation	Wide variety of luxury, budget and cheap options
Dining	Known for seafood and Thai dishes
Best time to visit	All year round

Beach Attractions
Strolling over windy beaches under clear blue skies and billowing white clouds is an experience to remember. One can avail of beach loungers and beach umbrellas for shade. The beaches stretch along the coast both north and south. Klai Kang Won Palace, a royal summer resort erected by King Rama VII, is still a center of attraction for the visitors to the beach.

Another mentionable beach attraction are the temples of Khao Takiab, providing stunning vistas. Tourists can soak in the lovely scenes from the viewpoint and feed the monkeys.

Activities and Water Sports
Hua Hin is particularly known for golfing. Royal Hua Hin golf course is the oldest golf course in Thailand. Other activities and sports popular in Thailand are given below.
» Elephant Riding
» Boat Trips
» Fishing
» Jogging
» Beach Cycling
» Snorkelling
» Sailing
» Horse Riding

Nightlife
Several nightclubs and pubs care for the needs of the people, who are fond of shaking legs. These are nice places for having some wild fun and getting rid of lethargy. Live music, both Western and Thai, is played and people dance to the tune. Hua Hin night market is also very popular among the travelers.

Neighborhood Attractions
Hua Hin has two premier neighborhood destinations, which have the ingredients to fascinate the visitors:

Kaeng Krachan
The largest national park in country, Kaeng Krachan National Park, is the most spectacular site for forest trekkers and mountaineers, providing the rambling routes through rich forests and fun-filled activities of bird and butterfly watching.

Khao Sam Roi Yot
Thailand's first marine National Park, Khao Sam Roi Yot preserves some of the country's best shoreline habitat, including extensive marshes. More than 200 bird species reside in approximate 200 sq km Park.

Climate

Dry	March to September
Rainy	October to November
Warm	November to February
Best time to visit	All year round

How To Reach
Means of reaching Hua Hin are mentioned below:

By Air
Flights from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Koh Samui are intermittently available.

By Train
Trains are available from Hualamphong (Bangkok Railway Station) for Hua Hin daily.

By Road
Buses operate at regular intervals between Bangkok and Hua Hin. One can also hire car.

Getting Around
Most hotels and resorts are available at walking distance from the beach. Those which are located afar, operate their own shuttles to ferry the passengers. Local taxis and tuk-tuks are easily available. One can also ride samlor (bicycle rickshaw).

Accommodation & Dining
Variety of choices can spoil the traveler in Hua Hin. There are plenty of luxury, budget and cheap options available. Travelers can pick up eating point keeping in mind what their preferences and pocket allow. Particularly, Hua Hin has an abundance of dried seafood and products from fruits such as coconuts, pine apples, bananas and aloe vera. Restaurants serving delicious Thai and seafood throng the area.