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Pro

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  A tranquil beach resort 


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  hotels everywhere, beach not really idyllic 


In a nutshell

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  I don't understand the appeal of this place. 

 

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Hua Hin Beach~Aound Sofitel & Hilton

Hua Hin Beach~Aound Sofitel & Hilton, Hua Hin

 yen_2 Says:  Traquility around the city beach shouldn't be missed. It can get too crowded though but when you're around the weekdays and it's not in high seasons, you will find yourself alone...Take some pictures of this stones along the side of the beach as it's what the city name come... 

Royal Waiting Room at Hua Hin Railway Station

Royal Waiting Room at Hua Hin Railway Station, Hua Hin

 yen_2 Says:  The Station was built by King Rama VI and it is one of the promine'nt place of Amphur Hua Hin.This is the royal room in the Hua Hin Railway station which was beuatifully built. You can see this one just in the side of the train station. 

Bicycle taxi in Hua Hin

Bicycle taxi in Hua Hin, Hua Hin

 georeiser Says:  Rickshaw, a bicycle taxi, is a slow, but interesting way of seeing the city. Make sure to have good time, and watch out for the traffic. The Bicycle taxis are located outside tourist spots and hotels. 

Hua Hin beach

Hua Hin beach, Hua Hin

 georeiser Says:  The beach at Hua Hin is 5 kilometers long, and have a lot of hotels and guesthouses. The beach is lively with hawkers, eating places, sport activities and sun beds.But the sand on the beach is hard compared with the soft, white beaches in south Thailand, like f.ex Phuket. 

Khao Takiab Temples

Khao Takiab Temples, Hua Hin

 sarahreynold Says:  The Temple at the top of Khao Takiab offers amazing views plus a large temple area including a good steep climb to the top. Feed the monkeys and visit the many Shrines. Here at Khao Takiab you will find both male and female monks. A very rewarding place to visit. 

Things to do around Hua Hin

Things to do around Hua Hin, Hua Hin

 sarahreynold Says:  If you are staying at the main beach area of Hua Hin I agree when the tide comes in the width of beach is greatly reduced, but if you are in Takiab and in particular Hua Don Beach then you won't have that problem as the beach stays wide all day and night.For things to do... 

Hotels  

Sofitel Central Hua Hin

 15 Reviews and 91 Opinions  Stayed here in October 2009. Total R&R heaven! Very friendly and welcoming staff. I tried one or two... 

Aleenta Resort

 3 Reviews and 119 Opinions  Aleenta has a very nice and comfortable setting and a definite plus point is the in-room iPod music... 

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Restaurants  

Kiss Food and Drink Hua Hin: Great food at great price

Kiss Food and Drink Hua Hin: Great food at great price, Hua Hin

 RobbieRawlinson Says:  Food is full international as sell many thai dishes and also pizzas,mexican,european,german,italian etc.Best Thai food ive eaten and steak was also superb.Prices are unbelievably good.Ambience is relaxed outside dining european style as you watch the world go by at the... 

LA PAILLOTE: The Best French Restaurant

LA PAILLOTE: The Best French Restaurant, Hua Hin

 Charlesdesmet Says:  Sublime atmosphere, trimendous romantic terrace out of the main street and lovely highly skilled staff. The food exceptionnal. They were Best 2010 Restaurant by TATLER. This means something. Price very very cheap in comparison of France. The cooking team is higly skilled to... 

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Real Mexican Food,,, In Thailand!!

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Real Mexican Food,,, In Thailand!!, Hua Hin

 Hugoadelgado Says:  I want to start off by saying that I am one of the Owners. I opened Margaritas after living 1 1/2 years in asia and not finding any REAL Mexican food. Every time I saw a Mexican restaurant, I would run in, mouth watering with hopes of getting a taste of back home, but... 

Buffalo Tavern (Buffalo Bill's): “Good Food at Reasonable Prices”

Buffalo Tavern (Buffalo Bill's): “Good Food at Reasonable Prices”, Hua Hin

 CorrineDobbs Says:  Now in their 15th year of business, it’s quite apparent that the owners of Ye Olde Buffalo tavern are doing everything right. They have a very unique and convenient location that also allows for stunning views of sea. From their front door, a few steps one way leads you... 

Buffalo Tavern (Buffalo Bill's): “Good Food at Reasonable Prices”

Buffalo Tavern (Buffalo Bill's): “Good Food at Reasonable Prices”, Hua Hin

 CorrineDobbs Says:  Now in their 15th year of business, it’s quite apparent that the owners of Ye Olde Buffalo tavern are doing everything right. They have a very unique and convenient location that also allows for stunning views of sea. From their front door, a few steps one way leads you... 

La Villa Italian Restaurant: Great Italian Food. Pizzas, Salads, Sandwiches.

La Villa Italian Restaurant: Great Italian Food. Pizzas, Salads, Sandwiches., Hua Hin

 miketrudeau Says:  During our whole ugly stay in Hua Hin, this place is a diamond in the rough. Cooled by multiple oscilating fans, the atmosphere here is relatively friendly and the food is delicious. This restaurant, if you can find it, makes a terrific spot for a rest and an easy lunch. If... 

Nightlife  

Bar Tender: A little gem away from the girlie bars

Bar Tender: A little gem away from the girlie bars, Hua Hin

 superon Says:  I found a lovely little bar just out of town - Bar Tender. Its a 5 minute Tuk Tuk ride just past Tesco lotus on Soi 94. Cheap Beer, a great breakfast and some excellent pasties and pies.We were on walkabout one night and discovered this place and spent an entertaining... 

Hua Hin: Nightlife & Girls in Hua Hin

Hua Hin: Nightlife & Girls in Hua Hin, Hua Hin

 moonwalker99 Says:  If you're looking for a wild nightlife with a lot of girls and crazy partys, you will be disappointed here in hua hin, but you can still have a lof of fun.All the bars are located in the Soi Bintabath area which is very close to the Hilton Hotel disco. In every bar, only a... 

Mario's? Italian place: Off the honeypot track

Mario's? Italian place: Off the honeypot track, Hua Hin

 magscork Says:  If you tire of the honeypot culture along the main nightlife strip, there's a good little Italian named place just down along from Sofitel about 100 yards. At front gate of Sofitel turn right (left takes you to the nightlife), and continue right for about 100m. You'll soon... 

Transportation  

Mr Roong- warning!

Mr Roong- warning!, Hua Hin

 jozobami Says:  hey,we drove BKK- hua hin with mr Roong which was a very pleasant and a good drive. he picked us up on schedule from the BKK Pullman King Power hotel and we got to Hua Hin in 2.5 hours very safely.BUT on our way back, Mr Roong sent a different driver. Never got his name, his... 

Sprinter To Hua Hin

Sprinter To Hua Hin, Hua Hin

 Wann Says:  Many times daily the train leave from Bangkok To Hua Hin . For luxury trip I recommend the train no.43, special express train (sprinter), the train leave from Bangkok 7.45 am and arrive in Hua Hin about 11 am and the trip back , take the train no. 40 leave from Hua Hin about... 

Getting to Ko Samui

Getting to Ko Samui, Hua Hin

 Willettsworld Says:  It's possible to take a bus/ferry combination to Ko Samui from Hua Hin. I booked my trip from the Tourist Information Office beside the Clock Tower on the main highway near the temple, who were very helpful. The ticket is a bit pricey at 1300 baht as the 3.5hr ferry isn't... 

Shopping  

Orchid Optical: Great service

Orchid Optical: Great service, Hua Hin

 Auke Says:  A nice shop where you can buy quality sunglasses. Nice en friendly personel. They have a lot off good and famous brands. The prices are fair.What makes this shop so special:The Service!!I bought a pair of Bolle sunglasses in this shop. After that i travelled allong in... 

Fishing shop: for all your fishing needs

Fishing shop: for all your fishing needs, Hua Hin

 Willettsworld Says:  As Hua Hin is home to Thailand's second largest fishing fleet and a bustling fish market, you can do some fishing off the pier. This fishing shop is located along the road that leads from the main highway to the pier called Chomsin Road. 

 
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 A quiet place - I have been a number of times to Hua Hin and what I like best is that it is quiet. 2 Hours south of Bangkok with a long stretch of sandy beach. Not to many bars not to much sales just quiet. It is... 

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Q:  pls.give details of places to explore in hua hin and suggest travel agents/eating spots. 

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A: Been to Hua Hin a few years ago. It has a lovely beach, an interesting station, a hill jutting out into the sea with lots of Buddhist shrines and wild monkeys. There is... 

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Hua Hin Thailand

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 Hua Hin has a good choice of hotels and resorts. Some of the more famous Hua Hin hotels are the Hyatt Regency Resort, Luxury Hua Hin hotels like the Sofitel, the Hilton, Chiva Som, the new Sheraton...... 

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Hua Hin...

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  Obviously, our New Year vacation turned out lovely because of this two Alberts of mine! The're very reason, I'm happy! Hua Hin* is really very different from the other places I had been here in... 

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Heaven in Hua Hin

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 On the morning of Tuesday, August 26th, supposedly my 6th and final day in Bangkok, I was lounging with friends in the living room helping them plan their day after I leave. My bags were packed yet I... 

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The Gulf of Thailand

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 Hua Hin was Thailand's first beach resort. Its rail connection to Bangkok, completed in 1911, made the 118 mile journey a seaside excursion. It is still a quiet, economical place to get away from it... 

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Memory of Hua Hin

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Hua Hin. I'd love to share with you the 23 tips I've written, the 71 photos uploaded, and 5 travelogues I've created. 

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