The traditional fishing village of Hua Hin has long been a
preferred recreation location for Bangkok residents, who have built
holiday homes in the area. Most notably the Royal Family retain many
palaces and homes in the nearby area.
Over the last 20 years
along with much of Thailand's coastal areas, tourism development has
been extensive and Hua Hin now boasts nearly all major hotel
chains as well many retail, entertainment, fine and ethnic dining
facilities to meet the desires and budgets of all types of
travelers. At the same time the town has remained fundamentally the
sleepy coastal fishing village it always was, with traditional teak
houses, tree lined thoroughfares, Chinese family trading shop
houses, wooden fishing boats, busy temples, crowded markets, all
side by side with the new found trappings of the tourism industry.
It is not hard at all to scratch the surface and pierce the screen
to find the 'real' Hua Hin that seems not to have changed at all.
Located on the sea shore many activities abound on nearby
beaches, from lazing and sun-bathing, taking a relaxing massage or
for those so inclined kite surfing, jet skiing and other water
sports. Sight seeing opportunities abound at historic temples and
palaces nearby as well as eco-tourism opportunities in the nearby
Sam Roi Yod and Kaeng Krachan National Parks.
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