The Diary Game Season 3,Thailand Count down the growing popularity of Hua Hin attractions and take you to a seaside town (with transportation)
Hua Hin, Thailand, the former royal private resort, is a very comfortable seaside town. In the rhetoric of travel experts and Internet celebrities, Hua Hin is portrayed as a good place for lazy daze. What I want to say is that it would be a shame to come to Hua Hin just in a daze. There is comfortable air and sunshine, and there is no lack of amazing scenery: like a beautiful train station, a park where few people can camp, and French style. The winery... colorful and romantic. If you are unwilling to be just a lazy tourist in this stunning town, follow this guide to learn about Hua Hin town again.
From Bangkok to Hua Hin
The rise of Hua Hin is precisely because the royal family and aristocrats of Thailand often come to this seaside town for vacation. One can imagine how convenient the transportation from Bangkok to Hua Hin is.
train
There are multiple trains from Bangkok to Hua Hin every day, departing from Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok. The operating hours are from 08:05-22:50 every day. It takes 3-4 hours to take a train from Bangkok to Hua Hin. The third-class seat is 44 baht. Similar to the hard seats of ordinary Chinese trains, there are also high-level models and seats that cost 200-400 baht. The specific timetable can be found on the website http://www.railway.co.th/checktime/checktime.asp?lenguage=Eng
car
The bus from Bangkok to Hua Hin runs from 06:00-20:15 every day, every 30 minutes, and the one-way trip to Hua Hin is 3 hours.
4 coach stations in Bangkok:
North Station (Mo Chit Terminal)
East Station (Ekkamai Terminal)
New South Station (Sai Tai Mai)
Sai Tai Gao
There are 4 bus stations to Hua Hin. The Minivan from the previous BTS Victory Monument station has been divided into these 4 stations and you can choose to take the nearest bus station. Find the Hua Hin counter in the station to buy a ticket, 180 baht/person, and drive when you are full.
Hua Hin Minivan Station is near Asira Boutique Hua Hin Hotel. When Hua Hin returns to Bangkok, please note that different windows sell tickets to different stations in Bangkok. Please choose the station you want to end in in English.
Airport bus
There is a bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport that can go directly to Hua Hin. The pick-up location is at Gate 8 on the first floor of the airport. The operating hours are from 07:30 to 19:30 every day, and the fare is 269 baht. The terminal is Hua Hin Bus Station. The timetable and booking website are http://www.airporthuahinbus.com/V2/airport-to-huahin/
Chartered car
A one-way chartered car from Bangkok to Hua Hin costs about 3,000 baht, which is more expensive. But there are two situations where chartering is more recommended:
First, there are a large number of people in the group, and there are 5-10 seats in the chartered car, which is more cost-effective to share, and it saves the trouble of changing cars;
The second is to travel from Bangkok to Hua Hin for a day, and then return to Bangkok in the evening. It is difficult to complete by public transportation. In this case, chartering a car is more cost-effective.
Fun attractions in Hua Hin
The small town of Hua Hin has a deep connection with the Thai royal family. To get to know Hua Hin, start with the various royal buildings in the town.
Hua Hin Railway Station: A royal fan of art
If you come to Hua Hin by train, you will be fascinated by the “face value” of Hua Hin Railway Station when you arrive at the station: the vermilion roof and pillars, and the goose yellow walls, there is a sense of nobility in the brilliance. Such a careful landscape design makes it hard to believe that this is a railway station.
Hua Hin Railway Station was built in 1911. In order to facilitate the holiday in Hua Hin, the reigning King Rama VI built a railway station and a royal waiting room for the town. The noble temperament probably originated from this. Today, 100 years later, Hua Hin Railway Station is still the most beautiful railway station in Southeast Asia. Later, when cars became popular, the royal waiting room was shut down and sealed, and there were still pictures of the king inspecting the station on the photo wall on the platform. Other parts of the railway station are still in normal operation. There are only a few trains on the platform every day. The railway station is now completely open, and everyone can visit the station and take pictures.
Hua Hin Railway Station is still very interesting. The extended tracks, retro steam trains, and unique buildings are all very photogenic scenery. Potted plants are planted in the pavilions and signs on the platform. The colors of the four seasons are different. The bougainvillea blooms particularly brilliantly in winter and spring, and you can take very beautiful pictures.
[Transportation] It takes about 100 baht from Hua Hin town to the train station by tuk-tuk. You can also walk to the town in no hurry, a distance of one or two kilometers.
[Tickets] Free
【Opening Hours】All day
[Tips] For the timetable of Hua Hin Railway Station, you can check the signs in the station or log in to http://www.railway.co.th/main/index2.html, but the punctuality rate of Thai trains is not high, and you want to take photos of trains. Photos require some patience.
Hua Hin Railway Station
·Hua Hin Railway Station was built in 1911 during the Rama VI period. It is one of the oldest railway stations in Thailand, and it is also known as the most beautiful railway station in Thailand. ·The combination of red and light yellow presents a simple and noble Thai palace temperament, tranquil and elegant. If there is no railroad track, it is hard to imagine that this is actually a railway station. ·To this day, there is still a royal waiting area built to welcome the royal family. ·The railway station does not have a ticket gate, so it has become a favorite place for tourists to take pictures in Hua Hin.
Khao Wang Palace: a towering city in the mountains
Khao Wang Palace in Thai means the city in the mountains, so it is not surprising that the palace is located on the top of the mountain. Take the cable car up the mountain and walk for another 10 minutes to see this white and elegant palace, nestled in the verdant mountains and forests, a beautiful sight.
Khao Wang Palace is a palace built for King Rama IV of Thailand in the 19th century. It is located on the west side of the top of the mountain. The mottled building is full of history. It is now used as a museum for people to visit, and the interior decoration maintains the original appearance of the palace. Maung, the Thai romantic drama "Anna and the King" starring Fa Ge in 1999 was filmed here.
From the Royal Palace to the east, you can visit Phra That Chom Phet Pagoda and The Royal Temple in turn. Together with the Royal Palace, they are planned as the historical scenic area of Phra Nakhon Kiri. The scale of the scenic area is small, but the location of the mountain top has a wide view, and the mood will be very comfortable when visiting. You can focus on the exquisitely carved palaces and temples, or you can look far and enjoy the refreshing scenery.
[Tickets] Tickets are 150 baht, and the cable car is 50 baht. You can also walk up the mountain.
【Opening Hours】08:30-16:30
[Tips] There are a lot of monkeys on Mount Kaowangxinggong. Take care to protect your belongings.
[Transportation] The Khao Wang Palace is between Bangkok and Hua Hin. It is usually on the way from Bangkok to Hua Hin. If you start from Hua Hin, there are two options: train and car:
①Train, there are many trains from Hua Hin Railway Station to Phetchaburi Railway Station. Tickets for a dozen baht are very cheap. You can buy them at the train station. The timetable can be found on the Thai train website https://www.thairailwayticket.com/eTSRT /. After arriving at the station, it is less than 1,000 meters away from the Khao Wang Palace. It is within walking distance and only a few tens of baht for a tuk-tuk.
②Taking a taxi, the distance from Hua Hin to Khao Wang Palace is more than 60 kilometers, and the taxi fare is relatively high, estimated to exceed 1,500 baht. It is recommended to charter a car for one day, and visit the Khao Wang Palace together with Santorini Paradise, Swiss Sheep Ranch and other attractions. It's much more cost-effective than splitting a taxi. If you have a partner, you can choose the chartered service below.
Khao Wang Palace
·The Khao Wang Palace is located on a hill in Phetchaburi. The palace has been changed to the National Phra Nakorn Kiri Museum. · King Rama IV of Thailand loved the beauty of the hills very much, so he built his palace on the top of the mountain and named it "Panakorn Kiri", which means "city in the mountains". ·Overlooking the Palace, the exterior does not have the splendor of a traditional palace, but a white building that fits the blue sky, giving it a sense of misty fairytale castle. ·This is also the filming location of the movie "Anna and the King" starring Chow Yun-fat.
The Palace of Love and Hope: The Holy Land of Romantic Love
Hua Hin’s Palace of Love and Hope has a beautiful love story, which I think is comparable to the love story of the Taj Mahal in India. This is the palace built by King Rama VI for the third princess. "Love" expresses the king's friendship with the princess, and "hope" is the hope that the princess will give birth to a little prince.
Rama VI, who has received Western higher education, specially hired Italian architects to build the palace. Taking into account the hot and humid climate in Southeast Asia, the Palace of Love and Hope is designed as a high-footed palace: the king’s bedroom and banquet hall are supported by teak pillars, which are not only ventilated, but also have a wider view and vision. The deep promenade extends from the land to the By the sea, the scenery is romantic and beautiful.
The Palace of Love and Hope has now become a museum, with historical relics and royal photos displayed inside, and the landscape of the outside gardens and mangroves on the beach and beach is also refreshing. The view of the Palace of Love and Hope is not amazing, but it feels very comfortable to stay.
[Transportation] The Palace of Love and Hope is 10 kilometers away from Hua Hin town, and it can be reached by tuk-tuk. The one-way trip is about 250 baht, and the round trip is about 450 baht. The one-way trip takes about 30 minutes.
[Tickets] 30 baht for adults and 10 baht for children; additional 30 baht for the upper second floor.
[Opening Hours] 08:30-16:00, closed on Wednesdays
【Tips】Slippers must be changed when visiting the interior, and no photos or loud noises are allowed.
I have seen the royal buildings and come to see the natural beauty of Hua Hin. It is a fascinating picture.
Palace of Love and Hope
This is a palace full of stories. King Rama VI of Thailand wanted his beloved consort to add a little prince to the two, so he ordered people to build this palace and named it "Love and Hope". Although it did not happen in the end (the love concubine gave birth to a daughter), this palace has become a testimony of the love between the two and a romantic attraction for future generations. The entire palace is made of teak wood. Although it does not have the magnificence of the palace, it is like a graceful private courtyard. It has a unique coastal style and can enjoy the romantic southern scenery.
Sam Roi Yot National Park: Outdoor Campground
What should I do if I have seen too many royal attractions in Hua Hin and want to see the natural scenery? It’s the right thing to go to Sanbaifeng National Park. Ren Shao Jingmei is talking about it.
This is a coastal natural scenic area, designated as Sanbaifeng National Park in 1966. The park has the wonders of mountain caves, with beautiful views of the seashore and sandy beaches. You can hike and explore caves in the mountains, busy hermit crabs and beautiful sunsets can be seen on the delicate beaches, and there are diverse creatures hidden in the wetlands.
The famous scenic spots here include Phaya Nakorn Caves, Wetland Park, etc. You need to climb and trek to see the beautiful scenery. There is a certain amount of exercise required, so few tourist groups come here. The prices in the scenic area are not much different from those in the town. Spend a day exploring and camping here, and the experience will be very wonderful.
