The extensive and popular beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful on the western side of the Thai Gulf.
Only 51 kilometer from Cha-Am and 70 kilometer from Hua Hin, is the largest national park in Thailand, covering 3000-squere kilometer. It extends along the Myanmar border and is located in the upper riches of the Phetchaburi River. The highlights are the mountains, cliffs, caves, waterfalls and grasslands. The park is home to many species of wildlife including elephants, tigers, clouded leopards, Malayan sun bear and Asiatic black bear, barking deer and lesser mouse deer, tapir and several more species.
Khao Wang
Just a short tuk-tuk ride from the bus station, a 92 meter hill with cobblestone paths to the top, or a tram to the top to save you from walking. While on the journey up, you will see monkeys lazily sitting in the trees, and various components of the Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace constructed in 1860 by King Rama IV (King Mongkut). Great sunset views. There is a museum that is open to the public every day from 9 AM to 4 PM admissions are 10 Baht.
Khao Luang Cave
5 kilometer from Khao Wang, this large cavern is filled with Buddha images cast by the royal command of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) to honor his father King Mongkut. Sunlight from two holes in the antechamber beam light onto the images, making it a nice subject for photographers.
This beachside palace constructed of golden teakwood was formerly used as a Royal summer residence by King Rama VI during the 1920s. The clusters of buildings that comprise the estate are replete with verandas and boardwalks raised high on stilts, all interconnecting the many structures. The palace is contained within the Border Patrol Police Headquarters south of Cha-Am on the road to Hua Hin
