Culture of Hua Hin. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Hua Hin would appeal to tourists who can’t imagine a good rest without exciting excursions. Sights of the city are very interesting and varied, from architectural monuments of the colonial era to unique natural landmarks. The Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas is an architectural sight; it is a beautiful complex of buildings of the first half of the 20th century. Houses are built in the style of the colonial era; the hotel complex is surrounded by a large landscaped garden with an abundance of exotic plants and landscape decorations.
By far, the most important places of rest are beautiful sandy beaches, which are represented in abundance both in the city and in the surrounding area. The main beach of the resort … Open
The must-see sight is the Kaeng Krachan National Park; there is the world famous Pala U Waterfall in its southern part. It is the highest waterfall in the country consisting of 15 levels. It is noteworthy that only travelers with special training can get higher than the third level of the waterfall. A walk through dense jungle will give a lot of impressions.
Nearby is another beautiful waterfall, Chonlanark, as well as the Houy Pa Lao reservoir, where incredible number of exotic birds is living. Tourists who wish to get acquainted with the culture and lifestyle of local people should definitely visit the Plearn Wan Museum. It is a small museum complex in the open air designed in the style of classic Thai village. The complex has an attractive souvenir shops and restaurants. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. Holiday-makers should remember that severe penalties are prevised for the desecration of Buddhist shrines. All Buddha images are considered sacred, so they have to be treated with special … Open
In the immediate vicinity of the city there is an interesting religious attraction, the temple of Wat Huay Mongkol. Its main decoration is the huge statue of Luang Pu Tuad monk and it is the largest of its kind. Every day, hundreds of tourists come to temple to touch the statue and ask the Black Monk for realizing of the cherished dream.
Hua Hin Beach Among other interesting excursion sites Khao Takiap is noteworthy; there is a beautiful temple on its top. Literally, the name of this attraction can be translated as ‘monkey mountain,’ it fully describes the main feature of landmark. The territory near the temple is home to a huge number of monkeys, which can be fed with nuts and bananas. Local vineyards are also of great interest; and the most amazing is the Monsoon Valley.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Hua Hin and surroundings

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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Hua Hin
♥   Palace 'Klai Kangwon Palace' , 2.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Marukatayawan Summer Palace' , 14.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Baan Puen Palace' , 58.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Phanakornkiri Palace' , 60.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Hua Hin and near

Phraya Nakhon Cave

From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
In Thailand, fans of walks in unusual places will be able to visit Phraya Nachon Cave. Not without reason it is considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular caves in the country. This natural attraction is located in the southern part of Thailand, in the territory of Khao Sam Roy Yot National Park. Right in the cave is a religious landmark, which makes it special among others. It is the Kukha Karuhas pavilion. It was built here in 1890 by the order of King Chulalongkorn, and the cave itself received its name in honour of one of the rulers who first opened it during a storm. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Hua Hin

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