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Elephant Polo - in September every year, there is a sporting spectacle like no other in the world. International teams of elephants and their riders compete in a world-class Polo tournament, named the Annual Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament.
Beaches - although Thailand’s best beaches are further south, Hua Hin’s beaches are clean and good for swimming all year round. Many hotels are located along the beach, however all beaches are public.
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Quiet retreat, yet close to Bangkok...
Hua Hin is located south of the capital on the calm western shores of the Gulf of Siam and is ideal for those who prefer somewhere a little quieter and relaxing, yet close to Bangkok. Excellent resorts and facilities, including many spas and a number of golf courses complement the simple joy of long sandy beaches.
The town of Hua Hin is unhurried and undeveloped, and offers a good variety of shopping and street markets, an extensive range of restaurants and buzzing food markets.
This scenic drive takes approximately 2.5hrs from Bangkok and provides a satisfying, restful alternative to the busier island retreats.
Traveller’s Secrets
Things to See and Do
Beaches
Hua Hin’s beaches are clean and good for swimming all year round. Many hotels are located along the beach, however all beaches are public.
Caves
Tham Phraya Nakhon is a massive cave with a hole in the top, which allows enough light through to permit lush plant growth within the cave. The light shines directly onto a Thai-style pavilion, which was moved to the cave in 1890 so that King Rama V could stop off and worship on his way to and from Hua Hin. The cave can be accessed by boat (30 mins) or on foot (1 hour).
National Park
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is located 63 kms south of Hua Hin and boasts rolling, limestone mountain ranges, mangrove swamps and beaches. Wildlife that can be spotted in this area include crab-eating macaque, dusky langur, barking deer, monitor lizards and otters. Birds migrating from East Asia and Australia are also frequent visitors from November to February
Golf
There are 6 high-standard golf courses within a 30 minute radius of the main town on Hua Hin. Royal Hua Hin Golf Club is the oldest in the Kingdom. Prices are similar to those of the best courses in Australia and playing with a caddy, although compulsory, is an absolute joy.
Local market
A trip into town at night is a wonderful experience. Hua Hin, although on the tourist map, is more of a Thai holiday destination. Local cuisine can be bought very cheaply here and is a seafood-lover’s delight.
Elephant Polo
In September every year there is a sporting spectacle like no other in the world. International teams of elephants and their riders compete in a world-class Polo tournament, named the Annual Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament.
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