Things to Do in Hua Hin

Spread across an area of 40,000 square metres, the Black Mountain Water Park was opened in the year 2011. Since then, it has been entertaining locals as well as tourists. Attractions within the park include:

• A 17 metre high tower with 9 different slides.
• A wave pool featuring the biggest wave in Thailand.
• A lazy river.
• A restaurant and gift shop.
• An infinity pool and a children’s pool and a lot more.

A must visit if you are in Hua Hin with family. 

Spread across a stretch of 5 kilometres, the Hua Hin Beach is informally divided into sections. The main part of the beach one sees from the road (the one having boulders scattered around) is good for people watching only! Walk down south for a while to reach the part where you will find sun bathers and swimmers having a time of their lives. If you walk up north along the beach, you will come across the family friendly side of the beach along with touristy stuff like pony rides, small cafes and the likes. The Hua Hin Beach is a must visit while on your vacation.

The Hua Hin Railway Station is one of the oldest buildings in Thailand. Its beautiful and intricate architecture is designed in the same style as the Maruekkhathayawan Palace. An attraction not to be missed while in town, the building’s main feature is The Royal Waiting Room. It was here that the King and his court used to be welcomed when they visited the Hua Hin.

A must visit if you are a shopaholic or a antique collector or a hoarder, the Cicada Market is a huge establishment which was created with the aim of connecting artists, designers, creators and inventors to actual buyers. Bringing together culture and arts, the market has many stalls and shops selling items such as:

• Handmade decorative products
• Clothes
• Jewellery
• Paintings
• Toys
• Vintage clothing and a lot more

Apart from these, the market also hosts live music sessions, art sessions and has a few good restaurants on its premises.

The Hutsadin Elephant Foundation is a non profit organization that aims at rescuing showbiz/ street performing elephants and providing them with a cruelty free shelter along with caring for them. Entry is free for visitors. However, there are many activities that the visitors can take up with the elephants, like trekking with them, feeding them, mahout experiences and a few others. These activities are charged and this money is used for the betterment of the elephants.

Hua Hin Hills Vineyard is a part of famous Siam Winery. Guided tours of the vineyards are offered where visitors get to see the wine making process. They get to experience the exciting lifestyle of New Latitude Wines. Within the vineyard premises is a wine bar, bistro and retail shop named The Sala. Overlooking the beautiful vineyards, the Sala is often described as the most romantic place in Hua Hin.

Trivia: Hua Hin Hills is the home of Siam Winery's Monsoon Valley label. The label’s ‘White Shiraz’ won gold at the 2008 AWC International Wine Challenge in Austria.

The Huay Mongkol Temple complex is located around 15 kilometres west of Hua Hin. It is known for its enormous statue of Luang Phor Thuad, one of Thailand’s most famous monks. The statue is 12 meters high and 10 meters wide and is set on a large mound.

Trivia: There are huge wooden elephants on either side of the statue. It is said that if you walk in circles under the belly of the elephants, you attract good luck! Worth a try.

An architecturally unique place, the Plearn Wan Shopping Village is an open-air mall. Its two-storey courtyard-style building has shops selling everything from toys, liquor, furniture, clothes, fashion accessories and a lot more. It also houses a snacks area, a beauty salon, a photo studio and an outdoor cinema screen. Having a vintage feel to it, the Plearn Wan Shopping Village should be on your Hua Hin itinerary.

The Pala-U Waterfall is located around 60 kilometres west of Hua Hin. Situated within the Kaeng Krachan National Park, it is close to the Myanmar border. The journey to the falls itself is beautiful, you pass through a stunning countryside and occasionally, you get to see wild elephants coming out of the jungle. The waterfall has 16 steps to it making it one of Thailand’s longest waterfalls. Its 3rd step is where many locals and tourists flock to since it has a large natural pool. The atmosphere at the waterfall is very refreshing. You have to visit it while on your Hua Hin trip.

The Santorini Park is around half an hour’s drive from Hua Hin. It is a vivacious amusement park where games, rides, food, shopping and art amalgamate in a joyous atmosphere. The name is based on the fact that the amusement park’s architecture resembles Greece, what with white washed buildings having blue windows, rooftops and doors. The park is divided into 5 zones, with each zone having its own theme. The Santorini Park is a must visit if you are in town with your kids.

Known more for its food stalls than its shopping, the Hua Hin Night Market is situated between Petchkasem Road and the railway line. Coming alive everyday by 6 p.m., the market has hundreds of stalls selling everything under the sun! From apparel to art to CDs and DVDs to souvenirs, the stalls sell it all. But the main attractions in the market are the seafood stalls. Head over to the Hua Hin Night Market to gorge on local delicacies.

A must visit place while in Hua Hin, the Sam Pan Nam Floating Market is a large scale market designed in vintage style. Home to over 200 shops, the market also features a large manmade lake, 40 boat vendors, a mini railway track and beautiful landscaped gardens. The stalls at the market sell a variety of vintage and handmade products, clothes and tasty food as well.

A stunning piece of architecture, the Maruekhathaiyawan Palace Cha-Am is a Thai-Victorian style summer seaside palace which was constructed in the early 1920s, during the reign of King Rama VI. Situated between Cha-Am and Hua Hin, the palace was designed by an Italian architect and was built with golden teak. Today, the royal halls and chambers have been converted into a walk-through museum. The museum has on display royal artefacts and framed vintage photographs. 

Following fair trade practices, the Family Tree is a shop selling beautiful and meaningful handmade Thai gift articles. These articles are made by the local community artists, thus giving them a chance to sell their art. Items on sale include:

• Natural dyed and hand-woven Thai silks
• Natural and herbal soaps and cosmetics
• Bags
• Paintings of Thai life
• Pottery
• Ethnic silver
• Sculptures and toys.

A must visit for all your souvenir shopping needs. 

For an authentic and soothing Thai Massage experience, head over to Thai Thai Massage centre. Providing a very high standard of Thai therapeutic massage, the treatments are administered by highly skilled professional masseuses. Treatments include:

• Traditional Thai Massage
• Facial Massage
• Coconut Aroma Massage
• Head Massage
• Oil and Foot Massage