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Hua Hin
and Cha-am Hotel travel information and local guide
Hua Hin
Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua
nd, 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.
Cha-Am
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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