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Attractions and sightseeing opportunities in Hua Hin reflect this seaside resorts Royal heritage with a number of Royal summer palaces being built here during the 19 and 20 th century. The first of Hua Hin’s Royal was built by Rama IV on a hill and was called Phra Nakhon Khiri. Though this palace actually is in amphoe Petchaburi it is just a short trip to this fascinating attraction from Hua Hin and sightseeing tours can be arranged from Hua Hin that will take you to see the temples, palaces and royal halls that make up this historical residence. Located at the site you’ll also find the Phra Nakhon Khiri museum which displays valuable statues, ceramics and sculptures from around the world. Rama VII ordered Klai Kungwon Palace to be built in 1926; the palace consists of three Spanish style mansions overlooking the sea. As well as the Spanish architecture and ornamental gardens its worth paying a visit to the shell museum in the palace. Marukhathaiyawan Palace is slightly older than the Klai Kungwon Palace and was built on command of King Rama VI in 1923 who also designed the architecture of the building. |
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Hua Hin Beaches Hua Hin Amphur (district) is in the province of Prachuab Kiri Khan on the east coast of Thailand over looking the Gulf of Thailand. The coast of Hua Hin is streches the length of the Amphur. It starts North of Hua Hin at the Hua Hin Amphur border with Cha-Am (the Hua Hin Airport) and stretches south all the way to Pranburi. There are many beaches in Hua Hin with a wide range of attractions and activities.Hua Hin BeachThe main, busy and... Mrigadayavan Palace Mrigadayavan Palace or Marukhathaiyawan Palace is a magnificent all teak wood palace built in 1923 as a holiday villa for Rama VI on Bang Kra beach near Cha-Am Phetchaburi province.Mrigadayavan Palace (Marukhathaiyawan Palace on the road signs) is located in amphur Cha-Am but is only about 12km north of Hua Hin town in-between Hua Hin and Cha-Am towns. The Palace is inside of the grounds of the Rama VI Border Police Camp. People driving... Hua Hin Night Market The most famous of all Hua Hin markets is 'The Hua Hin Night Market' also known as the Chat Chai night market. Located in the center of Hua Hin town it runs the length of Dechanuchit Road from Phetchkasem Road to the Prapokklao Road next to the railway tracks.There are many food stalls, street restaurants and proper restaurants at the Hua Hin night market. The food stalls are selling a wide range of foods from fried chicken with garlic... |
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The Hua Hin Railway Station is one of the most famous sightseeing attractions in Hua Hin and also boats being the oldest railway station in Thailand being constructed in the reign of King Rama VI. The Royal Waiting Room is the most popular part of the Hua Hin Railway station and was built in the...