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South - CHA AM & HUA HIN

Situated at 180 km south of the capital, these two resorts are at 30 km each others. They are a getaway from the sultry metropolis of Bangkok and are ideal for relaxing or family vacations. Among these two beach-towns, Hua Hin is the most equiped for shopping, Dininig and entertainments while Cha Am is good for a calmful rest.
Hua Hin, a tranquil fishing village was turned in the early 1920s into a Royal resort and consequently became popular among Siam's nobility and upper-class.
The construction of a railway line from Bangkok ensured its accessibility and popularity with a wider part of the the Thai public. But it was the resort's royal endorsement which has given Hua Hin a special character of its very own. Hua Hin continued to develop in its own leisurely way, both as a aristocratic resort with the added attraction of an 18-hole golf course, and as a fishing port. Today's visitor to Hua Hin will still sense this special atmosphere and old world charm.

Main Attractions:

	Phra Nakhorn Khiri
This hill originally called Khao Samana or Khao Khiri, is located in the vicinity of Amphoe Muang Phetchaburi. The peak is 92 meters high. King Mongkut, Rama IV of the present dynasty, saw this hill and was so fond of the location that he gave an order the construction of a palace which he could use during his picnic trip. The Construction was completed in the year 1860. It was named by the royal command, Pra Nakhorn Khriri, but folks of Phetchaburi commonly call it Khao Wang (Palace Hill) until now. Phra Nakon Khiri comprises royal halls, palaces, wats, and groups of buildings. The complex which was constructed mostly of hamonious Western neoclassic and Chinese architecture tops 3 large mountains. Eastern mountaintop; location of a hillside temple called Wat Maha Samanaram within the rite hall of which there are mural paintings by Khrua In Khong, a renowned painter in Thai history. The temple dates back to Ayutthaya period. Another temple, Wat Phra Kaeo, tops the mountain as royal temple of Phra Nakhon Khiri a resemblance to Wat Phra Si Rattana Maha Satsadaram (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) which stands as royal temple of the Grand Palace, Bangkok. Middle Mountaintop; location of a 40 meters hight chedi called Phra That Chom Phet inside of which the Buddha's relic had been placed. From here, a wide view of buildings on another 2 nearby mountaintops as well as Phetchaburi's provincial city can be seen. Western mountaintop; location of royal residence complex including Phra Thi Nang Phet Phum Phairot, Phra Thi Nang Pramot Mahaisawan, Phra Thi Nang Wetchayan Wichian Prasat, Phra Thi Nang Ratch Tham Sapha,Ho Chatchawan Wiang Chai, Ho Phiman Phet Mahesuan, Tamnak Santhakhan Sathan, Ho Chatuwet Parit Phot, and Sala Thatsana Nakkhattaroek. There are also several other buildings which are typical of palaces within the complexsuch as garage, stable, Sala Mahat Lek (royal page hall), Sala Kukkhun (official hall), Sala Dan (post), Sala Yenchai (hall of relaxation), Thim Dap (bodyguard rooms) and kitchen, 4 forts stand at the 4 corners of the complex, each was named in rhyme starting with Thatarot Pongpok in the east. Wirunhok Borirak in the south, Wirupak Pongkan in the west, and Wetsuwan Raksa in the north.

	Klai Kangwon Palace (Far From Worries)
In 1928, King Rama VII built his which remains until this today an official royal residence. It is still frequently used by members of the royal family and is open to the public for visits.

	Hua Hin City
This small city full of charms still attracts numbers of tourists each year. Walking through the quiet winding streets, passing through a friendly coastal village, sampling delicious seafood in restaurants overlooking the brightly lit fishing boats on the Gulf of Thailand, shopping till one can’t anymore or simply visit the animated Night Market are some of the daily activities.

	Sam Roi Yod National Park
Sam Roi Yod National Park boasts a vast array of natural habitats, from limestone mountains, rocky shores and sandy beaches to mangrove forests, mudflats and marshes. It is the home to at least 116 species of birds (both residents and winter migrants), 24 species of fish, and many species of reptiles and amphibians as well as insects and plants, This national park has been listed in the Asian Wetlands Directory of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) as a site of international importance.

What to see :
Birds watching, Natural beauty such as caves. Among the three usually visited caves, Tham Phaya Nakhon Cave is the most visited. To get there, one can either take a boat from the mouth of the Pranburi River which takes 2 hours or a boat from Khung Tanoad Village which takes only about 30min to reach the fairly large cave. There are a couple of natural ventilation holes in the roof of the cave thus allowing sun light to enter. At the cave is Phra Thinang Khuha Kharuhat, a four-gable roofed pavilion constructed during the reign of King Chulachomklao (King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, reigned 1868-1910) in 1890. The pavilion is now used as official symbol of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.