TH · Prachuap Khiri Khan · 12.57°N 99.96°E

hua hin

Royal seaside town with night markets, seafood and a chill family vibe.

Best time
December to April is dry and sunny. Hua Hin gets less rain than much of Thailand, but September to November is the wettest stretch. Weekends are busy with Bangkok families.
How long
2–3 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Bangkok (about 2 hours), then about 3 hours by road or about 4 hours by train south to Hua Hin.
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TH · Prachuap Khiri Khanhua hin12.57°N 99.96°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Royal seaside town with night markets, seafood and a chill family vibe.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingHua HinTH, Prachuap Khiri Khan
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≈ 1,066 km from KL, as the crow flies
Waterfront of Hua Hin showing the many hotels at the beach. View from the Takiab rock south of Hua Hin. Photo taken by User:Ahoerstemeier on January 13 2005.

Photo: Ahoerstemeier · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Thailand's oldest beach resort, a favourite of the royal family since the 1920s. It's more family than party, with a long beach, night markets, plenty of seafood and easy day trips to palaces, caves and theme parks.

Makan

  1. SeafoodGrilled fish, crab and prawns at the restaurants along the old fishing piers.Map ↗
  2. Hua Hin night marketStalls of grilled seafood, noodles and Thai snacks in the town centre.Map ↗
  3. Khanom mo kaengA baked coconut and egg custard from nearby Phetchaburi, sold all over town.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Hua Hin railway stationA pretty old wooden station with a royal waiting pavilion on the platform.Map ↗
  2. Khao TakiabA hill at the south end of the beach with a temple, sea views and plenty of monkeys.Map ↗
  3. Maruekhathaiyawan PalaceA seaside summer palace of golden teak on stilts, between Hua Hin and Cha-am.Map ↗
  4. Cicada MarketA weekend evening market of crafts, art, live music and street food.Map ↗
  5. Phraya Nakhon CaveA royal pavilion inside a cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, about an hour south. The climb up is steep.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Keep food and bags out of sight at Khao Takiab. The monkeys grab.
  • Dress modestly for the palaces. Shorts and sleeveless tops aren't allowed.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.