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By Road, Hua Hin is about 165 km from Bangkok.
Take the Highway 35 to Cha-Am. From Cha-Am to Hua-Hin, a further 25 km by Highway 4, daily coach services between Bangkok and Cha-Am & |
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| Hua-Hin are available from Bangkok Southern Bus terminal. By rail, daily trains leave Bangkok for Cha-Am & Hua-Hin. Hua-Hin in Prachuabkirikhan Province and Cha-Am in Petchburi are two popular seaside resorts to the south of Bangkok. Despite their locations on different provinces, it takes about 20 minutes drive to travel between them. Most Thais often mention them together. Hua-Hin is in fact the oldest beach resort of the country and is still as popular as ever. The construction of a railway station here in the reign of King Rama VI (1910-1925) and a summer palace of King Rama VII in 1926 transformed a quiet fishing village into the resort town popular among those from high society. | ||||
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Hua-Hin was booming, Cha-Am was just unknown to the outsiders. But
when people of high ranks sought a new place for relaxation, Cha-Am’s
beauty was discovered and the place was quickly developed. Today Hua-Hin
and Cha-Am are still among Thailand’s favorite tourist’s attraction.
The twin resorts together with their nearby attractions are introduced below. |
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| Hua-Hin’s attractions : | ||||
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Hua-Hin Beach is a tranquil 5-km white sand
beach stretching from a rocky headland to its southern end where Buddhist
temples cling to the cliffs. Families and tourists frequent the seaside
resort. With full facilities and its proximity to the entertainment center in town, the beach is lined with a wide selection of accommodation ranging from hotels to bungalows. Hua-Hin offers great opportunities for swimming and relaxing in peace as well as the special activity of horse riding. Bicycles are available for rent. The beachside areas are also a popular dining venue. |
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| Hua-Hin Railway Station: |
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Built in the reign of Rama VI (1910-1925), this railway station is
in the form of two magnificent and white pavilions, one of which is
exclusively used by royalty visiting Hua-Hin. Klai Kangwon Palace
or the Summer Palace has the name that means far from worry. Built
in 1926 in Spanish Style overlooking the sea, the palace is opened
to the public as long as the Royal Family are not in residence. |
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| Takiab
and Krailat Hills : They are located at the southern end of Hua-Hin Beach. It is easy to get to the foot of either hill. Formerly, visitors had to climb series of steps to the top of Takiap Hill to enjoy the panoramic views of the sea and Hua-Hin Town. But now the hill is easily accessible by car. |
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Khao Tao : | |||
Situated
13-km from town, has tow beaches that are exceptionally clean and
beautiful. |
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Pa-La-U
Waterfall : Nearly 70-km from town, comprise two waterfalls with a total of 11 leaps in the setting of an evergreen forest. Some leaps can be reached by a trekking trail. Various kinds of birds and colorful butterflies are found here. |
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Cha-Am’s attractions Cha-Am Beach: Just as beautiful as the nearby Hua-Hin, Cha-Am is the Number one beach resort of the Petchburi Province. Located 41-km to the south of the provincial town, the Casuarina-lined beach is long and clean. |
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| The sea is suitable for swimming. Tourists can enjoy several water sports like scooter riding, water skiing, banana boats riding and jet skiing. Riding a bicycle along the 6-km road running in parallel with the beach is a charming activity of Cha-Am. Beachside grilled seafood, snacks and drinks are available. | ||||
Maruekha-thayawan Palace : |
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This palace, located on the coast between
Cha-Am and Hua-Hin, was King Rama VI’s seaside summer palace comprising
three two-story wooden buildings connected to each other by elevated
airy walkways. Common people are welcome to visit the palace. |
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Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Center : |
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Located 15-km from Cha-Am Beach was royally initiated.
It is where animal conservation and breeding projects are conducted.
There is a zoo here open to the public. |
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