Playing soccer on the beach - Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

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Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

The upper gulf has long been the favored playground of the Thai elite due to its proximity to Bangkok. Following in the footsteps of the royal family – every Thai king from Rama IV on has spent his summers at a variety of regal holiday homes here – they in turn have inspired countless domestic tourists to flock to this stretch of coast in pursuit of fun and fine seafood.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Asian wild elephants in Kuiburi National Park, Thailand.

    Kuiburi National Park

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Who doesn't want to see herds of wild elephants roaming through the forest or enjoying an evening bath? At Kuiburi National Park's hôoay léuk unit, up…

  • Cicada Night Market in Hua Hin, a popular night market selling goods ranging from clothes to desserts.

    Cicada Market

    Hua Hin

    Vastly better than the city-centre Hua Hin Night Market, this popular place 3.5km to the south is a fun mix of food, shopping and performing arts. It's…

  • Wat Huay Mongkol

    Wat Huay Mongkol

    Hua Hin

    Colloquially called the big-headed monk, this statue of the revered Luang Phor Thad is a beloved Buddhist pilgrimage site. The southern Thai monk is said…

  • Phraya Nakhon Cave in Sam Roi Yot National Park at Prachuap Khiri Khan province in Thailand.

    Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    Towering limestone outcrops form a rocky, jigsaw-puzzle landscape at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (Three Hundred Mountain Peaks), located about 30km…

  • Playing soccer on the beach - Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province

    Hat Hua Hin

    Hua Hin

    Hua Hin Beach is a pleasant, but not stunning, stretch of fine white powder lapped by calm grey-green waves. Remarkably shallow, it's made for strolling…

  • Ancient palace, Marukhathaiyawan Palace in Cha-Am,Petchaburi Pro

    Mrigadayavan Palace

    Hua Hin

    With a breezy seaside location 12km north of Hua Hin, this summer palace – Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan – was built in 1924 during the reign of Rama VI…

  • The 7 kings statue at Ratchaphakdi Park.

    Ratchaphakdi Park

    Hua Hin

    Standing 14m high and weighing in at 30 tonnes each, the beautiful bronze statues of Thailand's most revered kings tower over this park with an impressive…

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