Hua Hin

At Km 232 of Highway No 35 there is a two kilometers branch road on the left leading to Hua Hin beach which has been very famous in Thailand.

Khao Takiap/Khao Krailat

These two hills are only four kilometers from Hus Hin township. A local bus service from Hua Hin to Khao Takiap is located on the seashore. It is convenient to get toop Khao Takip where it is cool and shady and one can view the scenery well from there.

Hua Hin Klai Kangwon Palace

King Phra Pokklao commanded it built in the year 1962. The palace is located three kilometers from Amphoe Hua Hin Office. A permit must be obtained from the Royal Household Office prior to a visit.

Khao Tao

This hill is located in the area of Amphoe Hua Hin. Between Km 243-244 there is a one kilometer branch road on the left which leads to the spot. There are two beautiful beaches called Hat Sai Noi and Hat Sai Yai.

Sea Pine Tree Garden

This garden is located eight kilometers from Hua Hin City. A left turn is made at Km 240 for a distance of 500 metres. The original name of this garden was "Pradiphat Garden Convalescence and Relaxation Area" and is taken care of by the Army Welfare Office. There re food shops and accommodations for the public. Further details can be obtained from Tel: (032) 511239-40.

Tham Sai

This cave is located on the same route as Tham Kaeo, i.e. passing Ban Bang Pu. Ban Khao Daeng, and Ban Khung Tanoat where Tham Sai is situated neaby. To access the cave , one has to claim the hill for a period of 20-30 minutes.

Tham Phraya Nakhom

This cave is located near Ban Bang Pu. It is accessible by boat from Ban Bang Pu which takes only about 30 minutes. This is a large beautiful cave. Tehre are a couple of natural ventilation holes on the roof of the cave thus allowing sun light to shine inside. The most popular attraction of the cave is Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuhat, a four-gabled roofing pavilion constructed during the reign of King Chulachomklao in the year 1890. With its beauty and distinctive identity the pavilion is now used as the symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

There are accommodation facilities in terms of bungalows and a campaign area for those who require an overnight stay in the compound of the park. Reservations can be made at National Park Division, Forestry Department Tel: 5790529 and 5794842.

Ao Prachuap

This bay is situated in the vicinity of Prachuap Khiri Khan to township 90 kilometres from Hua Hin. Its beach is long and pleasant. There are bungalow accommodations operated by both the Changwat (Province) Administrative Office and the Municipality for public service. Details can be obtained from Tel (032) 611204 respectively.

Hat Wanakon National Park

This park is 22 kilometres from Prachuap Khiri Khan township. Travel to Km 345 made a right turn and go 3.5 kilometres to the sign board saying "Hat Wanakon National Park". It is a seven kilometers long beach having sa pine trees along the seashore throughout the length of the beach. Accommodation facilities can be reserved at the Faculty of Forest Affairs, Kasetsart University, Tel: 5790520.

Ao Manao

This bay is located five kilometers from Prachuap Khiri Khan township are and it is taken care of by the Royal Thai Airforce. A permit shall obtained from the Commander of the 53rd Squadron, Prachuap Khiri Khan prior to visit.

Namtok Huai Yang National Park

Namtok Huai Yang National Park covers the forest area of 161 sq kms.on the Tanaowasi Mountain Range in Amphoe Muang. Amphoe Thap Sakae and the Amphoe Bang Saphan. The park office which is located in the area of Namtok Huai Yang can be reached by traveling along Phetkasem Road to the south and taking a turn at km 350-351 for another 7 kms.

Namtok Huai Yang is a small 5 layer waterfall with recreational surrounding. It has been announced to be the national park since December 8, 1991/ Additionally, in the adjacent area, there are Namtok Kha On the Namtok Huai Hin Dat but it is rather difficult to reach these waterfalls.

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