Hua Hin – The Royal City

Hua Hin – The Royal City has become a very popular destination for tourists, retirees, golfers, holiday makers and students. Just a 2.5 hour drive from Bangkok and with many transport options available Hua Hin is an easy escape from Bangkok. Whether you travel by train and enjoy the landscape during your journey, a minivan or by car – it will be a nice and easy trip. A taxi from Bangkok down to the beach resort costs around 1800 Thai Baht.

It is a charming resort town and the Thai peoples favourite tourist spot. Since 1920 it is the home and preferred resting place of the much revered royal family. In the early 1920’s the railway from Bangkok connected south to Hua Hin. Due to that the opening of the landmark colonial-style Railway Hotel soon followed. This made it convenient for the royal family and Bangkokians to travel to Hua Hin easily. As a result Hua Hin became the top holiday destination among the Thai people. Now Hua Hin accommodates foreign and Thai visitors with its popular beaches, world class golf courses, numerous five star hotels, resorts and spas.

Many of well known high quality hotels chains (Centara, Hilton, Intercontinental, etc) and a huge number of boutique hotels have a branch here in Hua Hin. Guesthouses and beach resorts in Hua Hin appears readily available, but be sure to book in advance for high season (October-March) and any holiday periods (Songkran, His Majesty the King’s Birthday, etc) because the town gets very busy. Thai and foreign visitors are coming a lot then. Both, the traveler on a budget and as well the more wealthy travelers will find the right place to stay. Therefore it’s actually this mix of visitors that give a good balance to Hua Hin.

Sightseeing and sun bathing in Hua Hin

The city is blessed with some attractive, accessible and family friendly beaches. As Hua Hin is situated on the Gulf of Thailand the sea is warm throughout the year. As a result of this swimming and other beach activities are pleasurable at any time. The beaches are fairly clean and the waters shallow. In high season the beaches can be crowded, but it’s always possible to find a quiet spot when you walk along the beach. The beach in Hua Hin is perhaps the major reason why so many holidaymakers like to come here. An enjoyable seaside break and to experience everything else the town has to offer.

People will find a little bit of everything and while some might think that it’s somewhat too busy on weekends and national holidays, it continues to be a well-liked beach destination. Many visitors from all over Thailand and abroad are enjoying their time here. Some visitors like to spend all day at the beach, topping up their tan or just escaping from the summer heat. On weekdays it’s usually quiet, but come the weekend large numbers of Thais descend on the town and the beach.

Shopping in Hua Hin

The first mall in Hua Hin was the “Market Village”. The shopping center hosts shops as Nike, Adidas, Jaspal and much more. Visitors can choose from various restaurants  and two spacious foodcourts. Also on the 3rd floor you will find  kids playground and a Major Cineplex. In the end of 2016 the new “Blueport Sopping Mall” has opened its doors. It has a wider selection of shops such as H&M and many more. Now you really can buy everything you need without the need of traveling to Bangkok.