Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin), Thailand: travel guide
A retro seaside town with a long sandy beach, night market, royal palaces, and a relaxed atmosphere away from party scenes.
- Country
- Thailand
- Currency
- THB
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Nearest airport
- HHQ
Plan a Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) trip
Top places to visit in Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin)
Hua Hin Night Market
Market · 4.2 rating · about 2 h
Bustling evening market on Dechanuchit Road with fresh seafood, Thai street food and souvenirs.
Cicada Market
Market · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h
Upscale weekend arts-and-crafts market with gourmet food stalls, live music and boutique vendors.
Wat Huay Mongkol (Luang Pu Thuad Statue)
Temple · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h
Temple famous for its 11.5-metre bronze statue of revered monk Luang Pu Thuad, west of Hua Hin town.
Hua Hin Beach
Beach · 4.2 rating · about 3 h
Long, wide beach stretching 5 km with calm Gulf waters. Popular with Thai royalty and families.
Vana Nava Water Jungle
Activity · 4.4 rating · about 3 h
Water park with slides and a lazy river, one of the larger family attractions in Hua Hin.
Phraya Nakhon Cave
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · entry THB 200
Royal pavilion inside a sunlit sea cave — one of Thailand's most magical sights. Boat + 30-min hike.
Pranburi Forest Park (Pa Sak Ngam)
Nature · 4.6 rating · about 1 h
Mangrove forest park with a wooden boardwalk trail through Pranburi estuary, south of Hua Hin.
Sam Roi Yot National Park
Nature · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · entry THB 200
"300 peaks" limestone hill park with freshwater marshes, caves and rare Siamese crocodile habitat.
Mrigadayavan Palace (Palace of Love and Hope)
Heritage · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h · entry THB 90
Golden teakwood royal palace built for King Rama VI, stretching along the beach on stilts.
Kaeng Krachan National Park
Wildlife · 4.5 rating · about 6 h · entry THB 300
Thailand's largest national park. Jungle birding, elephant sightings and waterfall trekking.
Wat Khao Takiab
Temple · 4.1 rating · about 0.5 h
Temple atop Monkey Hill with troupes of macaques and panoramic views of Hua Hin's coastline.
Monsoon Valley Vineyard
Activity · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · entry THB 200
Award-winning tropical vineyard producing wines under a monsoon climate. Tours, tastings and elephant views.
Things to do
- Sam Roi Yot National Park — Cave Temples & Wetlands Nature · 6 h · from THB 1,000 per person
- Horse Riding on Hua Hin Beach Adventure · 1 h · from THB 520 per person
- Maruekkhathayawan Palace & Seaside Heritage Walk Cultural · 3.5 h · from THB 310 per person
- Khao Sam Roi Yot Cave Temples & Wetlands Boat Tour Nature · 8 h · from THB 1,100 per person
- Hua Hin Night Market & Street Food Tour Food · 2.5 h · from THB 690 per person
- Pranburi River Mangrove Kayaking Nature · 4 h · from THB 690 per person
- Hua Hin Kiteboarding Lesson for Beginners Water Sports · 3 h · from THB 1,400 per person
- Monsoon Valley Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting Food · 3.5 h · from THB 1,200 per person
Day trips and tours
- Sam Roi Yot & Phraya Nakhon Cave Full-Day 9 h · from THB 960
- Hua Hin City Highlights & Railway Station Tour 5 h · from THB 410
- Kaeng Krachan National Park Wildlife Safari 9 h · from THB 1,100
Where to stay in Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin)
- Beach Town about THB 2,500 per night
Coastal area with beach resorts and local markets
Hotels
- The Standard, Hua Hin 5-star · THB 4,500 to THB 8,500 per night
- Rosewood Hua Hin 5-star · THB 14,500 to THB 38,000 per night
- InterContinental Hua Hin Resort 5-star · THB 12,000 to THB 32,000 per night
- G Hua Hin Resort & Mall 4-star · THB 2,200 to THB 4,200 per night
- Chatrium Hotel Hua Hin 4-star · THB 4,500 to THB 9,500 per night
- Avani+ Hua Hin Resort 4-star · THB 5,200 to THB 11,000 per night
Where to eat
- Jaras Hua Hin Thai, Royal Thai, Fine Dining · about THB 2,000 per person
- Chao Lay Seafood Thai, Seafood · about THB 500 per person
- Brasserie de Paris French, European, Seafood · about THB 2,000 per person
- Mamma Mia Cucina Italiana Italian, Pizza · about THB 500 per person
- Hagi Japanese Restaurant Japanese · about THB 2,000 per person
- Coco 51 by the Sea Thai, European, Seafood · about THB 500 per person
- Lung Ja Seafood Thai, Seafood · about THB 500 per person
- Ruamsaeb Yokkhok Isaan, Thai · about THB 90 per person
Getting around
- Motorbike Rental main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Ride Hail main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Shared Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Generic tourist overcharge
Major tourist zones
Tourists are quoted significantly above local price.
How to avoid it: Verify prices upfront. Use registered taxis/apps.
Best time to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin)
- Oct 31°C · WMO 1991-2020 normal for October: 250.4 mm, 12.7 days with >=1 mm (TMD station HUA HIN (WMO 48475)).