Hua Hin Beach

Only 3 hours away by car from Bangkok, Hua Hin is a charming destination for relaxation, place to come back to the ancient world. Known for its dreamy white sandy beaches, Hua Hin beach is perfect for relaxing strolls or fun activities. Surrounded by a small town with resorts, motels and eateries, that’s why tourists usually called Hua Hin as "the seaside convergence city". Originally a gloomy fishing village, Hua Hin was discovered by King Rama VII in the 1920s and later transformed into a royal resort. Therefore, this modest town is becoming famous among the Siam upper classes. Today, while retaining its historical charm and experience, Hua Hin is an appropriate and favorite place for city residents to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.

What is the best season to visit Hua Hin?

Like other parts of Thailand, Hua Hin's climate features a warm, tropical all year round. Hua Hin has two main seasons: the dry season and the rainy season, in which the dry season lasts from December to May and the rainy season in September. You can travel to Hua Hin at any time of the year. However, the period from December to next year May is the best, as the weather is warm and less rain, suitable for swimming and sightseeing activities.

Best transportation to discover Hua Hin from Bangkok:

In Hua Hin you can choose many type of vehicle such as taxi, bus, tuk tuk or songthaew to move to places in Hua Hin. However, Custom tours with private cars can be the most effective option if you visit multiple points in a day. With full control of your itinerary, you can enjoy full-day service on a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. With an experienced driver taking you to your hotel, you don’t have to worry about anything. If it’s impossible to end your visit with all your destinations within 1 day tours, there are also 2-day, 3-day, and 4-day charts available. The driver will pick you up from your hotel and drop you anywhere. You can visit as many points as you want, just sit back and relax in the car.

Where to go and what to do in Hua Hin?

Monsoon Valley Vineyard

The area was recently renamed from Hua Hin Hills Vineyards to Monsoon Valley Vineyards, which is the home of the award-winning Monsoon Valley Mon wineries. Who would have thought that tropical Thailand would be suitable for making wine! Located 150 meters above sea level, the vineyard has the perfect soil and climate conditions to grow a variety of grapes such as Colombia, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Cabernet, Merlot and more. Guests are welcome to visit the vineyard and participate in wine tasting. There are also special activities during the harvest season (usually from mid-February to March) such as live jazz, field harvesting, grape crushing and other unique experiences.

Location: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Nong Plup, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Opening hours: 9am to 6:30 daily

Hua Hin Monsoon Valley Vineyard

Go back in time in Plearnwan

In addition to its unique architecture, you can find stores that sell a range of things from year to year like 50s records, childhood snacks, souvenirs and more in Plearnwan. There is also a lot of street food sold in the village, so you will definitely feel hungry. Besides, Plearnwan has an outdoor fair and movie screen, suitable for outdoor recreations. For those who prefer to stay in this village, there is also a 20-room guest house, the Piman Plearnwan Hotel.

Location: Opposite Klai Klangwon Palace. Opening hours:

• From Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 10 pm
• Friday 10 am to 12 am
• Saturday 9am to 12pm
• Sunday 9am to 10pm

A corner in Plearnwan, Hua Hin

Explore the world in Santorini Park

It takes 40 - minute drive from Hua Hin to the Santorini Park in Cha-Am with designs based on Greek architecture. The whitewashed buildings, the bright green alleys all recreate the feeling of Santorini, Greece. There are many food shops and souvenir shops in the park. It also has an amusement park where you can find many games including 40 meters high Ferris wheel, two-store conveyor belts, G-MAX bungee, giant G-MAX ferris, Interactive XD Dark Ride 7D games and many other exciting games.

Location: Santorini Park, 555 Moo 3, Khao Yai Sub-Area, Cha-Am District, Petchburi Opening hours:

• Weekdays 10 am to 7 pm
• Weekend 9 am to 7 pm

Hua Hin Santorini Park

Hua Hin Night Tour

While in Thailand, a definite thing to do is to visit the night market. In Hua Hin, there are also several night markets. One of the famous places that attracts locals and tourists is the crossroads of Petchkasem and Dechanuchit streets. It has everything from food to clothing, crafts, souvenirs, and more. It is also known for its wide selection of fresh seafood made to order.

Location: 1, Soi Sa Song, Hua Hin 72 Rd., Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Opening hours: 5 pm to 12 am daily

Hua HIn Night Market

Visit the oldest station in Hua Hin

Built during the reign of King Rama VI in 1910, Hua Hin Railway Station is an iconic location. In addition of being one of the most beautiful places, it is also one of the oldest railway stations in the country. The main feature of the station making it a popular attraction is the royal lounge. Located near the center of town, the station is only a short distance from the beach.

Location: Hua Hin Station, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan

The oldest station in Hua Hin

Meet new friends at Monkey Mountain

The village of Khao Takiab is few kilometers away from Hua Hin, where Monkey Mountain located. The name reveals that you can find a great number of monkeys living in the mountains. There is even food sold there so you can feed the monkeys! Besides, the most outstanding feature of the mountain is a 20 meter high Buddha image overlooking to the sea. This impressive statue can even be seen from anywhere on the shore of Hua Hin. Just a little walk past the Buddha image is a steep staircase leading to a small temple, Wat Khao Takiap, which offers a great view of the area and surrounding islands. Do not forget to wear appropriate clothes when visiting the temple!

Location: Wat Khao Takiap, Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Hua Hin Monkey Mountain

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

The main attraction at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is Phraya Nakhon Cave, which has a beautiful royal temple, built for King Rama V. It is also a symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. This temple is really a hidden treasure because it is said that Phraya Nakhon cave can only go through a steep and slippery road. However, the difficult walk to achieve is worth the effort so that you can discover the surprise thing. Khao Sam Roi Yot is a 98 km2 national park with many different attractions, thanks to limestone cliffs, mangroves, pristine beaches, dark caves, and rich wildlife. There is also a 1 km long wooden walkway on the swamp area that offers great views.

Location: Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Kui Bur district, Prachuap Khiri Khan Opening hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm daily

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Hua Hin

Pa-La-U Waterfall

One of the largest waterfalls in Thailand is the Pala-U waterfall, south of Kaeng Krachan National Park, a 1000-year-old forest, located just off the Myanmar border, an hour drive from downtown Hua Hin. The waterfall has 16 floors but most people stop at the third floor. The first three floors can be easily conquered through several paths. Passing the third floor will face more challenges as it is quite dangerous. There are very few people can reach the top but if you can, you will have a great view of Thailand and Burma.

Location: Pa La-U Waterfall, Huai Sat Yai, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Opening Hours: Daily, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Pa-La-U Waterfall, Hua Hin

Enjoy art stalls at Cicada Market

Mainly a craft market, the Cicada market is only open on the weekends. The market is divided into 4 different areas - Cicada Art Studio, Cicada Cuisine, Art Style and Amphitheater. Lights in the night market are also quite impressive. In addition to arts and crafts, you can find all kinds of food for sale, bars and beer gardens at the market. Amphitheater organizes a variety of live music, dancing and performances to entertain guests.
Location: Cicada Market, 83/159 Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan. Opening hours:

• Friday and Saturday 4 pm to 11 pm
• Sunday 4 pm to 10 pm

Hua Hin Cicada Market

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace

Hua Hin is the place where the Thai Royal has vacations in the summer, so it is also indispensable for the members' holiday palace. The Thai-Victorian Maruekhathaiyawan Summer Palace was built in the early 1920s by an Italian architect during the reign of King Rama VI. The architecture of the palace is made of teak with many porch, roof and high ceilings to keep the palace space cool in the hot summer. Stretching through the lush garden, visitors will be surprised when the end of the palace is the fine white sand beach.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:00) and Saturday - Sunday (8: 00-17: 00)

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace, Hua Hin

Hua Hin Beach

From a peaceful fishing village used for a royal vacation, today Hua Hin beach has become one of Thailand's beautiful beaches with long, fine white sand, clear blue sea and tranquility waves. On the other hand, visitors can also participate in activities on the sea, one of which is horseback riding. A good horse will take visitors long on the sandy beach, enjoy the salty sea breeze and the murmur of the waves.

Hua Hin Beach

Wat Huay Mongkol

The temple has the statue of Wat Huay Mongkol known as the largest storage of Luang Phor Thuad statue in the world. Luang Phor Thuad is a monk in southern Thailand highly respected by people. Accompanying the statue is a legend about the enlightenment and the ability of Luang Phor Thuad to bestow miracles.

Opening hours: Daily, from 05:00 to 22:00.

Statue of Monk Luang Phor Thuad in Wat Huay Mongkol