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Hua Hin is in Prachuap Khiri Khan province enjoys a wealth of satellite attractions; prominent among them are national parks and historical cities. Hua Hin is closely associated with the Thai royalty and is a quiet and relaxing seaside resort ideal for family vacations.
History
In 1834, before the name Hua Hin was coined, some agricultural areas of Phetchaburi Province were hit by severe drought. A group of farmers moved southward until they found a small village that had bright white sands and a row of rocks along the beach. They settled here and gave it the name Samore Riang , which mean rows of rock. In 1921 the director of the state railway, Prince Purachatra, built the Railway Hotel close to the beach. King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) liked the place so much that he built a summer palace there. The palace was named Wang Klai Kang Won ('Far from Worries'). It is now the full-time residence of His Majesty the King of Thailand. His Royal Highness Prince Krom Phra Naresworarit was the first member of the royal family to build a group of palaces at Ban Laem Hin, called Sukaves, and he gave the beach next to his palace the name Hua Hin.
Hua Hin Town is on the coast of Hua Hin District. With an area around 86.36 km², the town has 50,169 inhabitants. It is a popular beach resort getaway for Bangkok residents. Hua Hin has only one long beach Hua Hin Beach and is the number one attraction of Hua Hin, also according to tourist information. which runs from one side of Hua Hin to the other. Basically it's one long beach. Hua Hin Beach extends some three kilometers southwards from a rocky headland until a southern headland where a Buddhist temple cling to the cliffs. Fine white sand, resort hotels and many water sports opportunities lend the resort its distinctive ambiance. At the south end of town, the hill of Khao Takiab interrupts the beach. On the other side (technically not Hua Hin anymore) is a lovely swimming beach with a view of Khao Takiab's South face. Just a little further on, Suan Son beach is owned by the Thai army, but open to the public. Notable for the tropical sea pines lining the shore. A little south of the Marriott, watch for tiny sand crabs digging industriously, leaving odd patterns of tiny sand clods around their beachfront property.
Shopping
Hua Hin is a popular place for shopping including contemporary art handicrafts, hand-woven printed cotton, silk fabric silk weaving, embroidery, basket making, pottery, wood carving, gemstones and jewelry (including sapphires and rubies). There is also a large shopping mall called Market Village
Activities
Popular activities in Hua Hin include:fishing, eco-cruising, kite-boarding, fitness, martial arts, elephant camping, Thai massage, spa, cooking courses, trekking, walking, cycling, diving, snorkeling, creative arts, water sports, pony-riding and golf.
Golf in particular is becoming especially popular, with Hua Hin increasingly being recognized as one of Thailand's premier golfing destinations. The town hosted its first Asian tour event in 2009 at the new Black Mountain course, while other first class courses in easy reach include Royal Hua Hin, Banyan, Palm Hills, Majestic Creek, Lake View and Springfield. There are several driving ranges.
Some foreign tourists go to Hua Hin and learn something like Thai cooking or Thai boxing.
Hua Hin has close to perfect kiteboarding conditions. There are shallow warm water, consistent wind 12-20 knots, almost flat water and many kiteschools and shops.
Climate
Hua Hin has a tropical climate with high humidity and occasional rain. It is typically pleasant. Generally, the cool season is from November to February. The hottest months are March thru May. The rainy season begins in June and ends in October, however, since the weather is tropical, the rain outbursts are short, sporadic and heavy.
| Climate data for Hua Hin | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29.8 (85.6) | 31.1 (88) | 32.4 (90.3) | 33.6 (92.5) | 33.6 (92.5) | 33.3 (91.9) | 33.0 (91.4) | 32.9 (91.2) | 32.2 (90) | 31.0 (87.8) | 29.9 (85.8) | 29.2 (84.6) | 31.83 (89.3) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 21.8 (71.2) | 22.9 (73.2) | 24.2 (75.6) | 25.5 (77.9) | 25.8 (78.4) | 25.7 (78.3) | 25.2 (77.4) | 25.2 (77.4) | 24.7 (76.5) | 24.3 (75.7) | 23.6 (74.5) | 22.0 (71.6) | 24.24 (75.63) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 9.9 (0.39) | 19.0 (0.748) | 43.6 (1.717) | 39.7 (1.563) | 101.0 (3.976) | 78.1 (3.075) | 100.2 (3.945) | 82.4 (3.244) | 120.7 (4.752) | 236.0 (9.291) | 146.9 (5.783) | 11.4 (0.449) | 988.9 (38.933) |
