Hua Hin 2-day tour
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7 attraction(s) |
total distance 117
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Day1: Hua Hin
4 attraction(s) ·
41 km
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As a local landmark, the red and white pavilion next to Hua Hin train station was once used as a royal waiting room during the reign of King Rama VI. The opening of the railway made Hua Hin flourish as a tourist destination. In the early 20th century, it only took 4 hours to travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin.
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Nostalgia is a nostalgic neighborhood-style attraction. It was officially opened to the public in 2009 after two years of design and over a year of construction. It is one of the must-visit places in Hua Hin. There are over 60 very distinctive shops here, reminiscent of the 1960s. Including grocery stores, beauty salons, children's playgrounds, candy stores, bakeries, fashion stores, etc., it is favored by Thai tourists and also attracts many foreign tourists.
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Marukataiyawan Palace
King Rama VI (1880 - 1925) graduated from the University of Oxford in the UK and was a thoroughly westernized figure who furthered Thailand's modernization under the inspiration of Western ideas. During his reign, Thai people finally had their own surnames, the Thai calendar was changed to the Gregorian calendar, and primary education was promoted.
The Marukataiyawan Palace, built in 1923 by King Rama VI, has a poetic and romantic name, as well as a touching love story. It was built for his third queen, with "Love" symbolizing his love for her and "Hope" representing his wish for her to bear him a prince, although it was ultimately unsuccessful. The palace became a witness to their love and added even more romance and emotion to the palace. Its pastel blue and pale yellow color scheme is strikingly different from the other opulent and flashy golden palaces, giving it a sense of romance.
King Rama VI also hired Italian architect Ercole Manfredi to design the palace, which has three main structures: a banquet hall and staff area, King Rama VI's sleeping quarters and seaside walkway, and the queen's sleeping quarters and seaside walkway. The wooden windows overlook the vast courtyard with lush green grass. This summer palace is made of high-quality materials, elegant and generous, supported by 1,080 teakwood pillars. The pillars have recessed storage spaces to prevent insects from crawling up, and the design is very delicate. On top of the pillars are 16 wooden high-rising palaces, each with different paint colors to separate residents, connected by teakwood corridors. Each building is about 2 or 3 floors high, and all living activities are on the second floor. The buildings face the sea in a "ㄇ" shape, with corridors extending from both sides and the central chamber, stretching from the land to the seaside. Each room is well-ventilated, offering views and a cool breeze. There is also a well-positioned viewing lounge and a small pier for the king and queen to enjoy the sea and the scenery. Every summer, King Rama VI and his queen would come here for vacation, enjoying the romantic coastal atmosphere and the excellent climate. It is known as one of the most romantic buildings in the world.
Currently, the palace has been converted into a museum, showcasing artifacts and photographs of the Thai royal family. In addition, the current queen, who cares about environmental protection, has decreed to protect the vast mangrove forests in Hua Hin. It has now become a popular attraction for tourists. The palace is cleaned daily, with shiny and spotless floors. To avoid damage to the aging palace, visitor numbers are limited, and everyone is required to remove their shoes before going upstairs. Service staff provide a bag for visitors to store their shoes, which must be returned after the visit.
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A theme park with blue and white houses as the main theme is built on the iconic island of Santorini in Greece. It is called "Little Greece" and it is very dreamy.
The park covers an area of about 10 hectares and is divided into 5 zones: amusement, relaxation, shopping, performances, and weekend markets. The amusement facilities in the park are not many, but they are all exciting, including a 40-meter Ferris wheel, a double-decker carousel with an Italian entrance, a 7D interactive game from Canada, and Asia's first Wallholla climbing structure game. It is suitable for families to play together. The most special thing is to sit in a balloon and roll with the water, it's so thrilling! And for thrill-seekers, you must not miss the Gmax and GMax Swing from New Zealand. The cable cars swing players freely without any obstruction, just looking at the photos gives you an adrenaline rush! Remember, each amusement facility is charged separately!
If you get tired from playing, you can rest in a spacious leisure park or go shopping to relax. The shopping area has over a hundred stores, including outlets of Adidas and Nike, clothing and accessories designed by local designers in Thailand, as well as boutique goods, catering to the needs of different customers.
Day2: Hua Hin
3 attraction(s) ·
77 km
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Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan is a seaside palace located 10 kilometers north of Hua Hin. It was built in 1923 during the reign of King Rama VI as a holiday resort for treating the king's rheumatoid arthritis. The palace is well-equipped and not overly luxurious, with a surrounding garden that includes a forest. The beautiful music played by the palace orchestra takes visitors back in time. The palace was completed in 1910 after 6 years of construction under the reign of King Rama V. Designed by a German architect, it combines European and Asian architectural styles. The artistic taste of Eurasian architecture in the first half of the 20th century can be seen in the palace's central courtyard, marble floors, and various European furnishings.
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The beach is about 15 kilometers from the city center of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It is said that both King Rama V and King Rama VI visited this place and loved the landscape here. The locals call it the "Noble Beach". About 4 kilometers from Chao Samran Beach, there is a 2-kilometer-long beach called Laem Luang Beach, known for its sparkling white sands.
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Hua Hin Beach used to be a royal resort, with white sandy beaches stretching over ten kilometers. Interestingly, despite the presence of many five-star hotels and resorts along the beach, and no highways in between, there is no such thing as a "hotel private beach" here. The entire beach is open to the public. One unique feature here is the opportunity to ride horses on the beach. Although most people may not be able to gallop on the beach, the photos taken would turn out very special. Remember to negotiate the price with the horse rental person, around 150 baht/30 minutes is a reasonable price.
