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Hua
Hin (Tourist Attractions)
 Located
on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua
Hin lies some 200 kilometres or a three-hour drive
southwest of Bangkok.
Adding distinction to Hua Hin's coastal setting,
is its status as Thailand's most traditional beach
resort. It was here, in the 1920s, that King Rama
VII built a summer palace, thus creating a vogue
among high society for Hua Hin to become the favourite
retreat from Bangkok's summer heat. Today, the
present Royal Family continues to reside at Hua
Hin for part of the year. Hua Hin is similarly
noted for its magnificent beach, running from
a rocky  headland,
which separates it from a tiny fishing port, and
curving gently for some three kilometres to its
southern point where Buddhist temples cling to
the cliffs. Hua Hin is a well-established beach
destinations, with full facilities. But unlike
Pattaya, on the opposite shores of the Gulf of
Thailand, Hua Hin provide a quieter, more relaxed
retreat amid surroundings which preserve a typical
Thai ambience. Hua Hin is well suited for families
or for those who wish simply to escape city bustle.
Hua Hin Railway Station
 Built
in the reign of King Rama VI, this is one of Thailand's
most beautiful train stations of which the local
people are very proud.
Hua Hin Arts and Crafts Centre
This is situated in an old typical house on Naepkhehat
Road. It has a collection and exhibition of many
contemporary works of Thai artists, as well as
old furniture and many pictures about Hua Hin
in the past.
Khao Takiap Beach
 This
hill is only 4 kilometres south of Hua Hin and
may be reached by local minibus. There is a road
leading to the top where a temple is situated.
The nearby Khao Takiap beach offers mostly bungalow
accommodation.
Ko Singto
Fishing lovers can enjoy a day outing to this
island, just a few kilometres from Hua Hin or
Khao Takiap where some boats for hire are available.
Namtok Pa La-u
 This
waterfall is located within a yearlong verdant
forest where various kinds of birds and butterflies
are found, especially in the morning. It is composed
of 11 tiers of rocks, some of which can be reached
along a trekking trail parallel to the stream.
To get there, visitors may take local transport
from Hua Hin for a distance of 63 kilometres.
Cha
Am (Tourist Attractions)
Hat Cha-Am
 This
beach is located 41 kilometers from the township
area where a two kilometers road branches off
on the left to the beach. Cha-Am beach is the
most beautiful beach of Chang Phetchaburi. Originally,
Cha-Am was a tambon of Amphoe Nong Jok. After
Hua Hin became popular , thus causing its land
to become occupied by high rank and royal family
members. They tried to locate a new resort location
and under the leadership of HRH. Prince Narathip
they recognized that Cha-Am beach was just as
beautiful as Hua Hin Beach. Since then Cha-Am
has become much more well known to the public.
It was developed and promoted , and now has a
district status. The State Railways of Thailand
operates a special trip to Cha-Am on every holiday.
Hup Kraphong
This place is located four kilometers before arriving
at Cha-Am at KM.201-202. An asphalt road branches
off on the right hand side for a distance of eight
kilometers to the Hup Kraphong Cooperatives which
is situation in the vicinty of Tambon Khao Yai.
Amphoe Cha-Am originally was dry and non-fertile.
In 1962 H.M. The King had the idea to help farmers
in the Phetch Dam Settlement, the Hup Kraphong
Rural Development Project was the result of the
royal desire. It commenced in 1964 with support
of Israel , and the name of the projects is "Thai-Israel
Project". There were studies on various crops
growing in accordance with market requirements.
Farmers were advised to grow crops according to
proper technology and there was an establishment
of Hup Kraphong Cooperatives. Tourists can buy
farm product at the market located in front of
the demonstration center as well as to buy products
made of hemp under the folk arts and crafts project.
Ma Ruk Ka Thai Ya Wan Palace
 This
palace is a royal seaside resort. The construction
materials were obtained from the demolished Hat
Cho Samran Palace by th royal command of king
Vaijravudh in the year 1923. Located at Tambon
Huai Nua , Amphoe Cha-Am KM.216, it is a litte
bit beyond Cha-Am Beach (going from Bangkok).
This palace is note for three two - storeyed wooden
pavilions facing the sea, and is referred to as
"the palace of love and hope". Series
of halls are linked together throughout the palace.
Residential halls of the royal consort members
are located on the right wing. The central group
of halls which is the royal residence consist
of royal sitting and relaxing rooms, accommodations
for close royal servants called Phisan Sakhon
Hall, and the roading room. In addition, Samoson
Sewakamat Hall, a two-storey open pavilion, is
used as a meeting place, and sometimes as a theater.
Two important dramas were shown on this stage
in 1941 : "Phra Ruang" and "Wiwah
Phra Samut". Cho Phraya Ramrakhop ordered
a statue of King Vajiravudh, as a royal dedication,
to be enshrined in the hall of Marukhathaiyawan
Palace. An annual rite is conducted on November
25, the aniversary of King Vajiravudh's death.
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