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Things to see in Hua Hin (Thailand): 9 places and when to go
Hua Hin is a town in Thailand with around 50,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Temples (2), History (1). The best known are Mrigadayavan Palace, Rajabhakti Park and Wat Huai Mongkhon. The best time to come is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Thailand · 12.5697, 99.9443
- Population
- About 50,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Temples (2) · History (1) · Mountains (1) · Beaches (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- November to February.
- Also possible
- March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BKK Bangkok, 151 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hua Hin
The places in and around Hua Hin, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mrigadayavan PalaceFormer royal residence in Thailand14 km
- Rajabhakti ParkPark in Hua Hin, Thailand7.9 km
- Wat Huai MongkhonTemples13 km
- Cha-am beachBeach in Phetchaburi province, Thailand25 km
- Tham Kai LonCave26 km
- Khao KalokSummit27 km
- Sai Noi beachBeach in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand14 km
- Wat Khao KrailatBuddhist temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand6.5 km
- Vana Nava Hua Hin Water ParkWith kids4.6 km
When to go to Hua Hin
The best time to visit Hua Hin is November to February; also possible: March and May to October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:20
- FebBest time11:36
- MarPossible11:55
- AprBetter not12:17
- MayPossible12:35
- JunPossible12:44
- JulPossible12:40
- AugPossible12:25
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:43
- NovBest time11:24
- DecBest time11:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16. In January, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hua Hin
The nearest main airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, Bangkok), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Phetchaburi5 places61 km
- Prachuap Khiri Khan9 places87 km
- Samut Songkhram13 places94 km
- Pattaya5 places108 km
- Samut Sakhon6 places113 km
- Si Racha9 places125 km
And all of Thailand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hua Hin?
The best known: Mrigadayavan Palace, Rajabhakti Park, Wat Huai Mongkhon, Cha-am beach, Tham Kai Lon. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hua Hin?
November to February; also possible: March and May to October. In June there are 12 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 16.
How do you get to Hua Hin?
The nearest main airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 151 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hua Hin as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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