 Hua
Hin and Cha-am Hotel travel information and local guide
Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand,
Hua Hin lies some 200 kilometres or a three-hour drive
southwest of Bangkok. Adding distinction to Hua Hin's
coastal setting, is its status as Thailand's most traditional
beach resort. It was here, in the 1920s, that King Rama
VII built a summer palace, thus creating a vogue among
high society for Hua Hin to become the favourite retreat
from Bangkok's summer heat. Today, the present Royal
Family continues to reside at Hua Hin for part of the
year. Hua Hin is similarly noted for its magnificent
beach, running from a rocky headland, which separates
it from a tiny fishing port, and curving gently for
some three kilometres to its southern point where Buddhist
temples cling to the cliffs. Hua Hin is a well-established
beach destinations, with full facilities. But unlike
Pattaya, on the opposite shores of the Gulf of Thailand,
Hua Hin provide a quieter, more relaxed retreat amid
surroundings which preserve a typical Thai ambience.
Hua Hin is well suited for families or for those who
wish simply to escape city bustle.
This beach is located 41 kilometers from the township
area where a two kilometers road branches off on the
left to the beach. Cha-Am beach is the most beautiful
beach of Chang Phetchaburi. Originally, Cha-Am was a
tambon of Amphoe Nong Jok. After Hua Hin became popular
, thus causing its land to become occupied by high rank
and royal family members. They tried to locate a new
resort location and under the leadership of HRH. Prince
Narathip they recognized that Cha-Am beach was just
as beautiful as Hua Hin Beach. Since then Cha-Am has
become much more well known to the public. It was developed
and promoted , and now has a district status. The State
Railways of Thailand operates a special trip to Cha-Am
on every holiday.
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