Royal Culture & Charms of Hua Hin Palaces!

Mesmerizing culture and palaces of Hua Hin tell the bygone era of royal monarchs as well as currently maintained condition of this place by king and queen. The glory is well conserved by the people of Hua Hin. They were creative people who have patronized some of the most illustrious and impressive forts and palaces in Hua Hin. Throughout Hua Hin, one can find spectacular buildings and monuments built by world renowned architects. The city is lined up with fabulous forts and palaces, which has become center of attraction across the world. People belonging to different places visit the palace and gain valuable information on it. Also, architectural wonders can be witnessed at Hua Hin resort. 

The culture and charm of palace is restored in the beauty of different forts and palaces situated in Hua Hin, Thailand. Witnessing the different seasons of Hua Hin which is oppressing heat of scorching sun and chilled weather, the palaces and buildings have stood unshakable against many factors and have guarded and preserved the immemorial history of Hua Hin. For people, palaces have become a place to see ancient beauty and a way to enhance their knowledge of history about the rich heritage and splendid artistic architecture of Hua Hin, Thailand.

Some palaces situated in Hua Hin have retained their old allure while some have been renovated and given a new look. But no change or whatever changes have been made; visitors experience magic of Hua Hin imperial past and connect it to present condition too.

Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan—Situated at a distance of 12 km from Hua Hin is located on a breezy seaside was built in the region of Rama VI in the year 1923. Picturesquely located in beautiful garden amid variety of trees with stunning sea views, this palace provides enthralling experience to visitors with its scrupulous intricate works splattered all over the palace. The architecture has allowed maximum circulation of air inside the palace. This is certainly not a huge place to enjoy but it is certainly a tranquil spot where people from different parts of the world can be seen.

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace—Built by King Vajiravudh, this palace is located between Cha-Am and Hua Hin. Maruekhathaiyawan Palace has very interesting tale attached to it. It is said that originally this palace was built in another location but the King was not really happy about it and decided to change its place. The building was demolished and the teak wood was used to construct a new palace. The palace is entirely made from teak wood. This time a convenient location was selected according to which palace was constructed to face its front towards the sea in Cha-Am district. Later, this place was connected to Bangkok by rail. People not only found it extremely beautiful but also healthy in terms of forest and fresh sea air.

The love for royalty and beach view has been offered at Hua Hin, Thailand which is pretty much apparent in the number of people who come and also decide to come back here for another round of stay at hotels hua hin.

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Pamper your Taste Buds with Local Food Delights of Hua Hin!

Traveling is not complete till you have not tried famous and local cuisines of the visited place. There are many websites that will guide you about the right place to visit and the best place to stay in but these things are not enough to decide the trip. Knowing the right kind of food offered by the place or the chef specialties is also very important as it enlightens us what new we are going to taste. If Thailand is on the cards this time and you are planning to visit it shortly, explore most important places which offer best of all worlds.

Hua Hin is one such place in Thailand which is a comparatively small place to other known ones, but it has many things to offer which others might not dare to mention even. Hotels in Hua Hin are not only amazingly beautiful and of course tourist friendly but it offers variety of fresh seafood which is rare to find at other places. Enrich your experience by pampering the taste buds with seafood near beachfront restaurant while relaxing your feet in white sands. The cuisines of Hua Hin have balanced taste of sweet, salty, spicy and sourness which makes Thai food distinguished from others served at other parts of world. 

Sang Thai Seafood Restaurant is the most famous hotel in Hua Hin which does not look very impressive but the perfect location and beach view steals the spotlight. Food prepared in spicy, chili, basil and garlic paste provides a unique Thai flavor to it. The perfectly steamed crab served with chili sauce is the most sought food of this place.

Located in the south of Hua Hin, Baan Hin Rim Haad is another known restaurant that is situated near the beach and offers a beautiful view. People here drive from distant places to have a look of private beach location. This place offers variety of salads having amazing taste and flavor such as papaya salad and spicy lemongrass soup. Fried whole fish and shrimp mixed in different spices give a unique flavor. This place provides variety of Thai Foods. Enjoy authentic Thai foods with wonderful view.

Yummy corner café is a small restaurant which offers variety of pad Thai dishes. Needless to say, it has an amazing taste and people call it a seafood paradise. Not only seafood but it offers different kinds of coffee too such as Vietnamese style drip coffee, or better known as, primitive coffee.

When talking about local food market, Night Market of Hua Hin cannot be ignored. It serves variety of lobsters, shrimp, squid, and grilled fish which are the main attractions of this place. One can find fresh and lots of foods being served in this market. Not only tourists, but it witnesses footfall of local people as well. Even many people visit this place for getting fresh food.

These are not enough local places to taste different foods but certainly most visited place where people round the year visits.   

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Khao Takiab: New Tourist Attraction in Hua Hin!

A newly developed and fast growing city, Khao Takiab, is situated about seven kms from Hua Hin, Thailand and emerging as a new holiday destination for tourists, which has facilitated all the amenities required by visitors. Like all other touristic destinations, this place also offers a comprehensive package of peaceful holiday with all right accommodation, facilities, beaches, beautiful weather, adventurous activities, eatery places and so such more. Though, this place has been lately added to the list of top holiday destinations but one cannot question on its offered services as it has manifested almost everything which a person looks for spending treasured time. 

The name of the place ‘Khao Takiab’ literally means ‘chopstick hill’ due to its 272m high peninsula which can be seen from southern part of Hua Hin Beach. Going by this side, you can see 20m tall Lord Buddha statue, few Thai and Chinese religious figures and statue of King Rama V. This place is also known as ‘Monkey Mountain’ because of the presence of hundreds of monkeys at Khao Takiab. Though, they are not brutal and usually do not harm people but one should be cautious while being around them as they have a normal tendency to snatch away things which they find different than usual or interesting. Handbags and cameras should be taken special care and all the precious things should be kept inside the bag. The people who have been to this place have experienced their aggressive reactions in case of scarcity of food being served to them; so, it is better not to serve them or call for a grand party.

In a way, it is a very interesting place to visit which is situated at a very convenient location and one can easily come down to this place without any difficulty. Khao Takiab beach is just 190km south of Bangkok and travelling to Hua Hin from Bangkok is just a matter of four hours by train. One can also opt for car or bus services that best suits their requirement. This place has recently became a known name among visitors and with its rigorous efforts to provide the best possible services to customers, package tours as well as individual charges have also been offered by it. Even things can be customized on customer’s demand. 

The beach of Khao Takiab has been called as one of the best beaches of Hua Hin which also offers many activities such as beach cycling, beach jogging, swimming, local temples, restaurants and much more. One can play beach volleyball, football and takraw and can entertain themselves. Khao Takiab beach is less busy than Hua Hin beach and offers a place to people to taste local delicacies and relax afterwards. When talking about food, fishes and seafood are the most famous delicacies for which people come from far away and pamper their taste buds. However, one can find international cuisine too.

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