This all teak summer Palace was built in 1923 by HM King Rama VI. The palace stand on 1,080 concrete pillars and house King's bedroom, working room, receiving guest including his personal belongings. Corridoes are long and airy. Wear loose and comfortable clothes with cap and sun glasses.
Open daily from 8.30 - 16.30 hrs. close every wednesday.
Pa La-U Waterfall
Full day excursion to the jungle, which is close to the Burmese border. The journey take you through un-inhabited peaks and valleys to the PaLa-U waterfall (65kms). After nature's walk through the forest, go towards the water-fall, which is thirteen-tier. At the first tier one would find fish and climb-up to the third-tier. Beyond this tier, the jungle becomes thick and stones very slippery, Food and drinks are not allowed inside. Relax and have your meals, outside the park, along the stream. Basic accommodation i available inside the park or tent near the stream.
Hua Hin Vineyard
You don't need to go to France or Australia to see a vineyard. Come to Hua HIn, trip to vineyard is a must, take waterfall, it's 43 kms. On the hill top, there is a retaurant serving Thai and International cuisine, in an air-conditioned comfort or on the terrace. One can have lunch or afternoon snacks and also view the sunset. On the way. you can go to the most revered Buddhiest temple Huay Mongkol of Luang Phu Thuat. If you dont have transportation, call 032 526351, two daily transfers leave at 10.00 and 15.00 hrs. or private taxi call 085 701 6623
Floating Markets
Visitors now need not get up in the middle of the night and traval 200 kms. to Ratchaburi and then come back exhausted. Two investors came up with two floating markets, not far from each other in the same soi 112, approximately 4kms. inside from the main road. Visitors are advised to see the both, one reflectd life during Rama VI reign, and called 3,000 canal(Sam Phan Naam) and the other one is called Hua Hin Floating market. The ambiance goes back to one hundred years. Time will prove, if both can survive.
Cruising
Two companies are running daily cruises, from Pak Nam District (20kms.) from Hua Hin. The boats are Siam Pearl and Mai Thai and booking can either be made at your hotel or through a traval agent. The Pick-up is at 8.00 in the morning and drop off at 4.30 in the afternoon. The lunch and soft drinks are included in the price. These boats are also available for chaters. There is no service, if the sea is choppy.
Prachaub Bay/ Singkorn Border
Teaval 130kms. South towards Ban Saphan from Hua Hin and another 12km. on a small road, which takes you to Thai-Burmese Border. Visitors from Thai side cannot enter Burma, as it has no check point and Burmese officials. But Burmese can come inside 10km. On one day pass. Visitors can buy beautiful orchids and ferns at very reasonable price. Few Indian Merchants sell artificial Jewelry. There is nice seafood and Thai restaurant, in a house, just one km. from the border. Visitors should also visit Prachaub Town, which is 100km. from Hua Hin. Walk along the bay and visit the monkey temple at the hilltop.
