Hua Hin - seaside resort on the gulf of thailand
Hua Hin is a seaside resort set on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. Once known as a quiet fishing village, it grew into a renowned escape destination from the 1920’s after the royal families started building summer palaces here. The weather of this location is typically pleasant and can be enjoyed throughout the year. This laidback resort town is mostly popular with Thai people as a weekend break, especially from Bangkok to take pleasure in the beaches and Hua Hin golfing. Moreover, Hua Hin villas are also very popular for those who plan to visit Prachuap Kirikan. For Hua Hin nightlife, the downtown is very international, and to relax, Hua Hin is home to some of the finest spas in Thailand where you can get an expert Thai massage.
Major attractions of Hua Hin
The best things in Hua Hin can mostly be done on the seaside. Though the Thai people envisage this location as a romantic getaway destination, it now currently has seaside houses, summer palaces, and luxurious holiday villas to rent in Hua Hin. Much of its major attractions lie in the charming old-world feel but the others include Hua Hin beach and Khao Takiab which is a landmark hill which has various temples and is a great place to watch the sunset. Moreover, the Hua Hin beach runs from one side to the other, and gives you incredible long range views. The favourite market is in the middle of Hua Hin, and is tourist oriented. The one favoured by the Thais is called the Grand Market. You can visit these locations and make the most of your vacation.
Rent A Luxurious Holiday Villa In Hua Hin
If you just want to relax in Hua Hin, there are a number of Hua Hin Villas hugging the beach; others are based around the town centre, all catering to the modern holiday maker in search of comfort and privacy, in a holiday destination with plenty to see and do. Apart from relaxing in Hua Hin, there is a lot to indulge in Hua Hin. Restaurants close to the beach and on Khao Takiab are tourist orientated, and authentic Thai food sellers are on Phetkasem Rd along the way to Khao Takiab.
Khao Tao
Khao Tao is a small village, 20km south of Hua Hin and easily reachable off teh main highway to Pranburi, best known for a wonderful secluded beach, Haad Sai Noi.
The road to the beach goes around a man made water reservoir and is easy to find. Although only 1km long, the beach is generally quiet, except on weekends and public holidays as it is a favorite destination for Thai locals and thise living in Bangkok.
There are a number of beach restaurants that serve up delicious local Thai food, seafood and drinks and they all have sun loungers and umbrellas. As opposed to Hua Hin and Khao Takiab beaches, Had Sai Noi drops-off quickly, making it ideal for swimming.
Khao Tao is also the protected location of the queen's summer palace, built by King Prajadhipok, Rama7. Wang Klai Kang Won who opened its dorr in 1919 served as an alternative summer palace for His Majesty and Queen Rampai Phanee and was designed with a Spanish architectural feel designed to benefit from the cooling sea breezes. The original name "Suan Klai Kang Won" and "Phra Tamnak Piamsuk", meaning "The Garden Far From Worries" and "The Royal Residence Full of Happiness"still remain in use.
The royal residence is complimented with beautifully manicured ornamental gardens with many various varieties of plants and objets d'art from Java.
Villa Accommodation in Khao Tao
There are very few hotels and villas around Khao Tao as the area is very close to the Royal Summer Palace. All the villas while not necessarily ion the beach front are a short distance to the beach.