Hua Hin is located in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan on the Gulf of Thailand, about 200 km from Bangkok. Hua Hin is one of the most famous beaches in Thailand, as it is the summer residence of the king. Along the beach there are numerous hotels and in the city center there are plenty of markets and shopping. The sea has some surf on the main beach, so you should supervise children while bathing. Hua Hin is ideal for family holidays. Here is the Black Mountain Water Park (one of the largest water parks in Thailand) and a zoological garden.

Cha Am is located in the neighboring province of Petchaburi on the Gulf of Thailand, about 170 km from Bangkok. On the northern part of the beach is a small fishing village with harbor and some fish restaurants. Near the highway, between Hua Hin and Cha Am is the Cha Am Forest Park. This park is natural and provides a habitat for some birds and wildlife. Cha Am is suitable for holidays with the whole family. Here there is the Santorini Park and the Santorini Water Park and very close to the Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park.

Along the beaches in Hua Hin and Cha Am you can find more luxurious hotels. In the many side streets and along the main street there are several guest houses and hotels in the middle price segment.

Arrival from Bangkok:

• Arriving from Bangkok by plane is not possible.
• Hua Hin is only about 200 km from Bangkok. A drive by car takes about 2.5 - 3 hours. From Bangkok there are two main routes to Hua Hin.
• Arriving from Bangkok by land is very easy as Hua Hin is only about 200 km away. There are several buses with the destination Hua Hin or Cha Am. Ticket counters are located at Gate 8 in Level 1 at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.

• Take the AirportHuaHinBus Roong Reuang Coach from the airport to Hua Hin. Travel times: Departure Bangkok-Hua Hin every 1.5 hours: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00 and 19:30 fare one way 269 THB per person, travel time about 2.5-3 hours (stations: 1. Bus stop in front of Bangkok Bank at Cha Am Junction, 2. Dusit Thani Hua Hin or 3. Hua Hin Bus Station on Hua Hin Road between Soi 98 and 96)
• The Bell Travel Service offers a so-called door-to-door service: the bus drives through Hua Hin / Cha Am and lets passengers get off at the desired hotels. The fare is according to the website currently 269 THB, the journey is also about 2.5 - 3 hours. Departure times at Suvarnabhumi Airport every 1.5 hours: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00 and 19:30.

• Hua Hin is connected to Thailand's rail network. The train connection is the friendliest way to get to Hua Hin. The fare costs around 420 baht and takes about 4 hours 15. The train starts at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok.
• Journey times: Departure Bangkok-Hua Hin: 13.00 o'clock / Return Hua Hin -Bangkok: 2:50 o'clock. With the so-called baht buses you can drive from the Hua Hin train station to the main road Hua Hin Road for about 30 THB.

• You can also rent a car at the airport in Bangkok. Here are the usual lenders to choose from (AVIS, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Hertz). Depending on the season, the prices vary greatly and often smaller vehicles are fully booked in the main season. The best way is to book the car already in your homecountry.

        -  Highway # 35 south and then change to Highway # 4
        -  Highway # 4 via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi to Cha Am and Hua Hin.

Arrival from Koh Samui / Koh Phangan / Koh Tao:
Here it is advisable to book a ticket in one of the small travel agencies that are found everywhere in the tourist centers. The travel price includes a pick-up service directly from the hotel. With the mini bus we continue to the pier and from there by boat / ferry to Surat Thani (Koh Samui & Koh Phangan) or to Chumphon (Koh Tao). From the pier, take the bus or minibus to Hua Hin or Cha Am. From Surat Thani it is also possible to travel by train.

Arrival from mainland Tailand (for example Krabi, Khao Lak, Pattaya):
Again, you can book the pick-up service directly from the hotel again. With the mini bus it goes on to the respective bus station and from there with the VIP bus to the "bus station" in Hua Hin or Cha Am. There was a ferry service between Hua Hin and Pattaya until 2011. At the moment this is closed. From 2017, however, a new high-speed ferry will resume this connection. The simple fare should then cost from 1,600 THB. The journey will take about 3 hours.

Transfer to the hotel in Hua Hin / Cha Am and transportation within the city:
Within Hua Hin, there are numerous ways to get around.

1.     The cheap baht buses go to several destinations
2.     With the motorcycle taxi, taximeter or TukTuk you can get directly to the hotel or a place of interest
3.     You can also rent a car or a scooter

Hua Hin
Hua Hin Railway Station is Thailand's oldest railway station. The building is completely made of wood and extensively decorated.

The Klay Klangwon Palace (the summer residence of King Rama VII and permanent residence of the former Thai king) is a beautiful park-like complex with 3 Spanish-style villas.

Here is the Black Mountain Water Park (one of Thailand's largest water parks). There are various slides and pool landscapes, a wave pool, a water volleyball facility and more.

The Zoological Garden (Huay Wildlife Zoo) offers seabirds, fallow deer, bears and monkeys as well as snakes and porcupines. Admission is free.

The Hua Hin Night Market is located in the middle of the city. There is everything your heart desires (clothing, jewelery, glasses, music CDs and a wide range of food)

Approximately 4 km outside of downtown Hua Hin is the Khao Takiab hill (signposted). There are beautiful views of the beach and the city as well as a temple with a large golden Buddha statue. In the immediate vicinity is also the Khao Krailat hill, on which there is also a temple with Buddha statues.

In the area there are several very good golf courses.

Cha Am
On the northern part of the beach is a small fishing village with harbor and some fish restaurants.

Near the highway, between Hua Hin and Cha Am is the Cha Am Forest Park. This park is natural and provides a habitat for some birds and wildlife.

The Santorini Amusement Park is like a year round hustle and bustle, equipped with a ferris wheel, tunnel slides, pool area and bungee jumping, as well as other attractions. The park is well maintained, with nice little streets and shops.

The Santorini Water Park is located just off the A 4 (Phetsakem Road). There are plenty of slides and different pools and play areas for children.

Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park is about 1.5 km from Santorini Park. There are several hiking trails over mountains that lead to caves and a viewing platform.

Hua Hin Beach
Beautiful sandy beach with surf and breeze from the sea. There is always a bit of wind here, so that it can endure very well.

Khao Tao
Along the Khao Tao hill stretches a small sandy beach (only about 10 km from Hua Hin). The beach is wooded with pines and is guarded by a large Buddha statue. Here it is much quieter than in Hua Hin.

Cha Am Beach
The beach is a bit quieter than in Hua Hin and perfect for families. The stream divides into a northern and southern part, the north beach is a broad, fine sandy beach with shallow shore water and the south beach has only a narrow sandy area. The southern part is a bit rockier and is usually used by Thais