Landmarks in Hua Hin
- 01
Hua Hin Beach
A long, flat town beach that runs south from the old Railway Hotel area towards the Khao Takiab headland, with water sports and a calm morning atmosphere.
- Time needed
- 1 hour for a walk
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Public access. Swimming conditions vary; follow signs and flags. Sunbeds and umbrellas, if hired, should be priced before you sit.
- 02
Hua Hin Railway Station
A Southern Line station with a Victorian-style building and a relocated royal wooden pavilion, linked to the town's rise as Thailand's first beach resort.
- Time needed
- About 45 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Free to look at from the forecourt; you only need a ticket if you travel. Check opening arrangements for the pavilion and avoid blocking railway staff and passengers.
- 03
Rajabhakti Park
A large park with seven bronze statues of Thai kings, opened in 2015 on army land, with a history museum at the base.
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage listed daily opening at 8:00 to 18:00 with a free museum; check current hours. Dress respectfully at a royal-themed site.
Day trips in Hua Hin
- 04
Kaeng Krachan National Park
Thailand's largest national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021, with rich wildlife and forest on the Tenasserim range.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Cooler months
- Tickets
- National park fees apply; check access rules and book a guide. Bring insect repellent and water.
- 05
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park
Thailand's first coastal national park, about 58 km south of Hua Hin, with limestone peaks, a large freshwater marsh and Phraya Nakhon Cave.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Cooler months
- Tickets
- National park entry fees apply; check the Department of National Parks. Wear good shoes and carry water.
- 06
Mrigadayavan Palace (Cha-am)
A seaside palace of sixteen teak buildings on concrete pillars, built for King Vajiravudh in 1923-24 in Cha-am, just north of Hua Hin.
- Time needed
- 2 to 3 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- Check current opening hours and entry fees. Dress modestly, with covered shoulders and knees, and follow site rules.
Temples in Hua Hin
- 07
Khao Takiab (Monkey Mountain)
A headland at the southern end of Hua Hin Beach with Buddhist temples, sea views and a population of macaques.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Free to visit. Temple dress applies: cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes where asked. Do not carry loose food.
Palaces in Hua Hin
- 08
Klai Kangwon Palace
A royal seaside palace built for King Prajadhipok, whose name translates roughly as 'far from worries', and still used by the royal family.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes if open; 15 minutes to see the setting
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- This is a royal residence, so access can be limited or closed without notice. An older travel guide listed daytime visiting when the family was not in residence; check current rules and dress modestly if allowed.
Places of worship in Hua Hin
- 09
Wat Huay Mongkol
A park-like temple west of Hua Hin that holds one of Thailand's largest statues of Luang Pu Thuat, a revered monk.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning
- Tickets
- Free to enter; donations are normal. Cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes at halls. Do not point feet at Buddha images, and keep voices low.
