Hua Hin(Thai: หัวหิน) is a city in Thailand located directly on the Gulf of Thailand.
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| Hua Hin | ||
| province | Prachuap Khiri Khan | |
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| Residents | 59.369 (2014) | |
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background
Hua Hin is a seaside resort popular with the Thais and also the summer residence of the Thai king. Although there are bars and discos for night owls here too, it is a bit more tranquil than in other popular holiday and seaside resorts in the country.
getting there
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| Bangkok | 185 km |
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By plane
1 Hua Hin Airport (IATA: HHQ) 
just don't want to really take off. Flights are offered again and again, but most of them are soon discontinued.
By train
The train is one of the easiest ways to get to Hua Hin. The station, with its historic station building already a postcard motif, is located in the center of the city. From the Hualamphong Railway Station in Bangkok you can travel for around THB 100 to Hua Hin (4 hours and more), several trains run daily. (Timetable)
By bus
- Bangkok: A bus leaves the southern Sai Tai Mai bus terminal every 20 minutes (THB 200, travel time 3.5 hours). Minibuses start at the Victory Monument (THB 180).
- One is relatively new Bus service between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Hua Hin. Sales and service at the airport take place at the same counter as for the buses to Pattaya. This bus runs 5 times a day and costs THB 305 per person (as of 2013).
In the street
The taxi from Bangkok to Hua Hin currently costs 2500-3000 Baht (2012). With online pre-booking you can get a taxi from 1900 Baht (Feb. 2013).
By boat
Every day at 8.30 a high-speed ferry leaves in just over two hours Bali shark at Pattaya at the price of 1250 Baht (price Jan. 2017).
mobility
Sawngthaews run on all routes and cost only THB 10. There are also plenty of mopeds, tuk-tuks and taxis. The price should be negotiated beforehand. Many wealthy tourists have meanwhile let the price level rise. Since the city is located in a flat region, the area can also be explored by bike.
Tourist Attractions
- Kao Takiab(เขา ตะเกียบ): This is a mountain near the city. From here you can overlook all of Hua Hin and the beautiful beach. There are also places to eat here, so you can wait for the sunset.
- Wat Khao Lad(วัด เขา ลั่นทม) - Wat near the Kao Takiab with a 20 meter high Buddha statue.
- beaches: There is only one beach (หาด หัวหิน)which stretches over the entire length of the city. At the southern end of the city it is interrupted by the Kao Takiab. The southern part is good for swimming. A little further there is the Suan Son beach. It belongs to the army, but you can use it for a small fee.
activities
- Sand and sea
- The city has a wide range of options, from horse riding to go-karting to kite boarding
- Visiting the night market is a must
shop
The night markets (ตลาด กลางคืน หัวหิน) are definitely worth a visit. The offer ranges from T-shirts (approx. THB 300) to antiques. The better known is in the city center and is more tourist-oriented. The one more popular with the Thais is also known as the Grand Market and is located between the Grand Hotel and the Sao Paulo Hospital. However, it is not open on Mondays and Thursdays.
kitchen
Noon
You can eat well near the beach and on Kao Takiab. The share of seafood is quite high.
Eve
Here, too, you can go to the night markets. You can get a meal here for a dollar or less.
nightlife
If you prefer English-language music, head downtown around the Hyatt hotel.
- Style - One of the best spots in town and popular with teenagers. The music ranges from hip hop to techno. Thai is played with live music. Most of the guests arrive after 10 p.m. It is often overcrowded.
- Takeang (J. Gene) Pub, Soi Bintabaht, near the Hilton Hotel.- Live rock music with a very talented Thai guitarist named Theb. Recommendable!
- Bluestation Country Pub, at the intersection of Chomsin Rd. by train.- Very popular with the locals, but unknown with the tourists. The in-house excellent band plays Thai Country.
accommodation
From motels to 5-star hotels, Hua Hin has something to offer for all price ranges.
Cheap
There are many guest houses in this category. There is no need to reserve. The prices start at THB 150. For THB 400 you get very modern and chic rooms with AC and TV.
medium
- - Very nice, not big, cheap and clean; private beach
Upscale
- Veranda Resort - very nice and cozy resort with excellent service, every room is unique
- Chevasom Resort and Spa - one of the best spa resorts in Thailand
Practical advice
- Tourist Information, 114 Phetkasem Rd. Tel.: (0)32-532433.
| Post Code | 77110 |
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| prefix | 032 |
trips
The local travel agencies offer numerous day trips from one trip to Phetchaburi up to a visit to the national park "300 Mountain Peak National Park“ (Sam Roi Yot) or waterfalls in Kaeng Krachan National Park.
literature
- : The "White Rajas" of Borneo. With camphor and coconut milk. In:In Asia, Vol.2 (March / April) (2009), Pp. 32–37 (German). - Relax in Hua Hin
