 Hua Hin Travel & Hotel Guide, Thailand
Hua Hin
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Hua Hin is a resort town in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province on the northern part of the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand. Located 200 km from Bangkok, it was first settled around 1834 by drought-stricken farmers looking for a new settlement. They called the place Samore Riang, meaning "row of rocks".
Guide to Hua Hin Hotels
It's never easy finding the hotel that's just right for your stay. Still, by taking a little time to do your research, you increase your chance of getting a good hotel at the best price. Go through the list of hotels in Hua Hin which we've put together, arranged city by city, with full description, star rating, address, location map and evaluation. Pick the hotel of your choice and view the rates offered by different booking sites. Yes, we show you prices from different websites, so you don't have to visit them one by one.
Hua Hin Railway Station
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More about Hua Hin
A significant development for Hua Hin came in the form of a railway connecting it to Bangkok, completed in 1911. The town has received royal patronage since the 19th century. It was here, at the village of Wakor, that King Mongkut along with dignitaries including Sir Harry Ord, the British Governor of the Straits Settlements, watched the solar eclipse on 18 August, 1868. (Unfortunately, in the expedition His Majesty and Crown Prince Chulalongkorn contracted malaria, and the king passed away six weeks later.)
Rama VII (King Prajadhipok) built his summer palace, Klat Kangwon, in Hua Hin. Today the palace is the main residence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and is therefore not open to the public. Other members of the royal family maintain palaces in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin has a lovely tropical climate. Its position as a tourist destination began with the completion of the Railway Hotel by Prince Purachatra, who was director of the state railway. The hotel, now called the Hotel Sofitel Central, is a historical landmark of Hua Hin. The town has been developed with tourism activities and sea recreational sports. Apart from sunbathing, snorkeling and swimming, visitors can also enjoy golfing, caving, exploring its waterfalls and natural parks and enjoying fresh seafood.
Budget Travel to Hua Hin
You can take a bus from Bangkok, leaving from the Sai Tai Mai Terminal, to Hua Hin. The journey takes 3.5 hours and costs ฿200. There is also a bus service direct from Suvarnabhumi airport to Hua Hin.
Alternatively, you can take a train to Hua Hin, but it can get rather slow. Expect to spend 5-6 hours on the train. The fare is just around ฿100.
Budget Travel within Hua Hin
Within Hua Hin, there are songthaews (passenger pick-up trucks), tuk-tuk (auto-rickshaws) and motorcycle taxis. A fee of ฿10 will take you to most places by songthaew. Always negotiate and agree on the price before climbing on board.
Khao Takiab, Hua Hin
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