King Rama VII built this palace in 1927 as a gift to the Queen. Since then this lovely Spanisch style palace overlooking the sea has been used as a summer retreat by the royal family. When the royal family is in residence, the palace is closed to the public.
This coastal preserve is made up of limestone outcrops, caves, marshes, mudflats, and mangroves. The park is abundant with wildlife and is a facorite spot of ornithologists, as more than 300 species of birds have been spotted here. There are also three caves the most popular of which is Tham Phraya Nakhon. This den has two large caverns with only a little light peering in from outside. The larger of the caverns has a royal pavilion that was built for King Rama V.
Khao Sam Roi Yot translates as “Three Hundred Peaks” and was used as the backdrop for the movie “Killing Fields”.
This hill marks the southern extent of Hua Hin. Besides a panoramic view of the area, a hike up this hill brings you past a twenty meter tall Buddha image and a sample of smaller Buddhist shrines sprinkled about.
Some 60 kilometer west of Hua Hin, this scenic a 11 tiered stream cascades through pristine tropical forest, and is legendary for it’s clouds and butterflies. There are a few restaurants and guesthouses where you can stay for a few days or on a day trip.
Or Sea Pine Tree Garden, this beachside area belongs to the Army Welfare Office and is open to the public. It is about 8 kilometers south of Hua Hin.
