Hua Hin Attractions

Date: Every Friday and Saturday 4pm - 11pm, Sunday 4pm - 10pm
Venue: Cicada Market Hua Hin

Cicada market offers a new vibe of recreations for Hua Hin locals and visitors, a flea market / walking street / entertainment venue and open air food court on a 10-rai-plot of land is a place where you can appreciate art, enjoy a myriad of activities, savour good international food and shop till you drop.

The most famous of all Hua Hin markets is 'The Hua Hin Night Market' also known as the Chat Chai night market. Located in the center of Hua Hin town it runs the length of Dechanuchit Road from Phetchkasem Road to the Prapokklao Road next to the railway tracks. No visit to Hua Hin is complete without taking a stroll down the Hua Hin Night Market.

Mrigadayavan Palace or Marukhathaiyawan Palace is a magnificent all teak wood palace built in 1923 as a summer palace for Rama VI on Bang Kra beach near Cha-Am in Phetchaburi province.

The Khao Takiab Temple or Monkey Mountain as it is known locally is one of Hua Hin's most well known attractions and is well worth a visit if you are in town.

Located on Khao Takiab hill south of Hua Hin just 10 minutes drive from Hua Hin town centre, Khao Takiab Temple is not just any Thai temple.

Khao Hin Lek Fai

If you fancy some stunning views of Hua Hin then Khao Hin Lek Fai is the place top go. Khao Hin Lek Fai (meaning Flint stone Hill) stands 163m at it's peak and over looks the town of Hua Hin and the ocean.

Enjoy the olden days @ Plearnwan
PlearnWan gives vistors the chance to take a nostalgic look into Thailand’s past. Although only just over a year old, PlearnWan has an authentic old feel and design to it.

One of Hua Hin's latest attractions is the Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Marking. Do some shopping, take a boat ride and just stroll around these beautiful, tranquil surroundings.

The Hua Hin Railway Station is one of the most famous sightseeing attractions in Hua Hin and also boats being the oldest railway station in Thailand being constructed in the reign of King Rama VI. The Royal Waiting Room is the most popular part of the Hua Hin Railway station and was built in the same architectural style of Mrigadayavan Palace.

Wat Huay Mongkol (Huay Mongkol Temple) is a Buddhist temple set in large grounds to the west of Hua Hin. Wat Huay Mongkol is home to the largest statue of the immensely popular Buddhist monk Luang Pu Thuat who was famed for his ‘miracles’. Luang Pu Thuat lived some 400 years ago.

So..., you have only got one day in Hua Hin and you want to see as many of Hua Hin's attractions as possible.

Here are five places you will be able to visit in Hua Hin in one day, with a little help of someone who drives and knows the area.

There are several temple attractions in Hua Hin, the main one is Wat Ampharam conveniently located in the centre of Hua Hin; also in town is Wat Yai Suwannaram which contains 300 year mural paintings. Wat Bor Fai is an interesting temple to visit and is home large ponds that are full of catfish and can be fed by the public, though a small donation to the monks and temple is needed.

A popular attraction in Hua Hin is the Pa La-U waterfall (Namtok Pa La-U) which is located 63 kilometres west of Hua Hin in Kaengkrachan National Park. Visitors can arrange a trip here by themselves and travel by taxi or songteaw or choose from the many sightseeing tours that are available at Hua Hin’s travel agents.

No trip tp Thailand is complete without a wonderful ride on an elephant. Hua Hin has two sites that offer elephant treks all year round. Elephant trekking in Hua Hin is a great day out for all the family.

Here are some of the best sightseeing attractions in and around the Hua Hin area. None are more than 30 minutes drive from Hua Hin town center. Wat Huay Mongkol Temple is the furthest attraction away.
1 Mrigadayavan Palace Mrigadayavan Palace is a magnificent all teak wood palace built in 1923 as a summer palace for Rama VI on Bang Kra beach just 10km south of Hua Hin in Phetchaburi province. Mrigadayavan Palace is a great day or afternoon out, suitable for all. The gardens and Palace...