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Please Note:
Please check admission, fares, etc., before
your visit as such items can often change without warning.
In Hua Hin
Klai
Kangwon Palace
Built as a summer palace by King Rama VII for his Queen Rambai Barni in 1920s, Klai Kangwon (which means "Far From Worries")
remains the home of HM, King Bhumibol when in Hua Hin. Designed in the
Spanish style, to suit the tropical climate, this residence feels more
like a large house than a formal palace.
Unfortunately, the palace is
only open to the public when His Majesty is not in residence. However,
don't be put off by the guards -- typical of this monarch's
character, the gardens are open at certain times as a sort of upmarket
park!
Petchakasem Beach Road, Hua Hin 77110
(66-32-511155, fax 66-32-510979)
Location: Approx. 2km north of town centre (City
map B-2)
Getting there: Song Thew (10 Baht), Tuk-Tuk, Motorcycle taxi
Open daily 9 am.-4 pm. (except during royal residence). Admission: 20
Baht.
Hua
Hin Railway Station
One of the oldest railway stations in
southern Thailand, its most striking feature is the classical Thai style
Royal Waiting Room, built during the reign of King Rama VI to welcome
royal visitors to Hua Hin. Just across from the station is the Royal Hua
Hin Golf Course, the first golf course in Thailand opened in 1924. The
station is not too busy and very informal. If you feel like taking a
look around, just wander in -- no one will stop you or ask for a ticket!
Location: Damnoern Kasem Street (City map B-7)
Night Market
Hua Hin's famous night market is
popular with visitors and locals alike and is open every night from
around 18:00 onwards. The extremely colourful market includes many types
of vendors selling food, souvenirs, clothing and general goods, as well
as food stands where you can take a break and enjoy some Thai-style
'fast-food'!
Location: Dechanuchit Street (City
map B-5)
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Muay Thai
There are two places in Hua Hin
where you can watch Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) matches -- the Grand Sports
Arena and Mr. Chop Rawee's Thai Boxing Garden. Both venues provide
spectators with around 5 matches that start from 21:00 or so. English
announcements and an explanation of game rules are provided.
Where to Watch:
Grand Sports Arena
- Location: In front of the Hua Hin Grand Hotel
- When: Sundays and Thursdays
- Price: Around 350 Baht
Mr. Chop Rawee's Thai Boxing Garden
- Location: Poonsuk Road
- When: Tuesdays and Fridays
- Price: Around 250 Baht
Khao
Takiab
Located at the southern end of Hua Hin Beach, the
temple-topped hill of Khao Takiab is well worth climbing for its
scattering of Buddhist shrines and panoramic views. However, be careful
of the monkeys that live on the hill as they can be quite aggressive.
Keep your cameras and ha
ndbags firmly gripped close to you!
Getting there: Song Thew (around 10 Baht), Tuk-tuk, Motorcycle Taxi
Admission: Free, but a donation at the temple is advisable.
Around Hua Hin
Marukhathaiyawan
Palace
This beachside palace was formerly used as
a royal summer residence by King Rama VI during the 1920s.
Marukhathaiyawan Palace, which means "The Palace of Love and Hope", was
designed by an Italian architect and is built of golden teak, one of the
largest all teak buildings in the world.
Location: About 20 km north of Hua Hin.
Getting there: Local bus (around 25 Baht, then a long walk from
the gate) or Tuk-Tuk.
Opening hours: 8:30 to 16:00 (open everyday)
Admission: 30 Baht
Pranburi Forest Park
This
surprisingly quiet forest park, part of the Klongkao-Klongkob National
Reserve Forest, consists of 3.17 sq.km of mixed forest, mangrove forest
and beach. The most popular part of the park is a raised wooden walkway
that takes you through the mangrove swamp, where you can see a wide
variety of tropical flora, and animals such as hares, porcupines,
chipmunks, and many kinds of kingfisher and reptile. The whole place is
a lovely reminder that Thailand is indeed much more than just a beach!
Location: About 20 km south of Hua Hin, 4km off Petchakasem Road.
Getting there: Taking a local bus (around 25 Baht) will mean a
4km walk from the main road. If you're not feeling so fit, hire a
Tuk-tuk or car.
Opening hours: Mostly open during the hours of daylight; the visitor centre is open daily from 8.30
a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
For more information, visit the park's
homepage.
Phra Nakorn Khiri Palace
Sitting
atop the 92-metre Khao Wang hill on the northern approach to Petchaburi City, this palace was built
in the 19th century by King Rama IV. The palace presents a fascinating
collection of buildings that combine both Thai and Western architecture.
Parts of the complex, which includes an observatory and museum, are open
to the public.
Location: About 60 km north of Hua Hin.
Getting there: By taxi, or local bus to Petchaburi and then hire
a taxi from there.
Opening hours: 8:30 to 16:00 (open everyday, museum closed on Mon
& Tue)
Admission: 20 Baht (additional admission for museums)
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18/4 Amnuaysin Road,
(inside Tanawit Condotel)
Hua Hin, Prachuap Khirikhan
77110, Thailand
