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Fitness and Martial Arts
Can be practiced either in gymnasiums around town or in the top hotels.
Walking and cycling
Are popular in hua hin due to the quietness of the roads.
Fishing and eco-cruises
Can be done in hua hin, both at sea and inland.
Go Karting
Can be enjoyed at the karting track near the airport. the 700m circuit has a banked curve for speed, pits floodlighting, beer garden and catering.
Pony Rides
Can be found on hua hin beach
Elephant camps and trekking
Can be found just west of town. there is also an elephant camp.
Sand and sea.
This is the number one attraction of hua hin, also according to tourist information.
Water Sports
In hua hin include swimming, banana boat rides, waterski-ing, jet-ski-ing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba-diving.
Crafts
Are a plentitude in hua hin including handicrafts, silk weaving, embroidery, basket making, pottery and wood carving.
Festivals
Thailandâs International Kite Festival
Is during march, april and may and features stunt kites, big kites, little kites, high tech kites, traditional thai kites and displays of international kites. visitors also enjoy a variety of opportunities for shopping, sightseeing and simply having a good time.
Hua Hin Vintage Car Rally
Hoteliers, the vintage car club of thailand and the tourism authority of thailand sponsor an annual 'parade' of vintage and classic cars starting at the sofitel central in bangkok and ending in at the sofitel central hua hin resort. the cars, with drivers and passengers decked out in 1920's attire, make the 225km promenade in december of each year. the festivities culminate with a 1920's party at the sofitel, which appropriately is a victorian-style structure built in the 1920's.
Hua Hin Jazz Festival
June is the time of the year when 'jazz on the beach' happens at the annual hua hin jazz festival. the popular event attracts world class jazz musicians from thailand and all over the world.
Hua Hin Cooking courses are on offer to those tourists who would like to learn about cooking Thai dishes.
A few Thai Cooking schools have sprung up in Hua Hin where foreign tourists can learn the art of serving up their favourite Thai dishes such as: Phat Thai Thai-style fried noodles, Tom Yum Kung, Panaeng with Beef and Chicken and Cashew Nuts. Courses vary in length from just the single day to a few. Courses are also available at most of the large hotels but you will have to ask around.
Sukkasart Institute The Institute of Healing Arts, 20/48 Petchkasem Rd. Hua Hin 106, â 66032 515725, [6]. Provide various training of healing Arts from Tradition Thai Massage, Meditation, Reiki and Energy Healing. edit
golf
Golf is extremely popular in Hua Hin and the place has several high quality courses up to international standards.
Hua Hin and its surroundings are a golfer's paradise with at least 7 quality courses within a 30 minute drive. There are also two brand new golf courses under construction and a preview of the latest images can be made from the fairways. Most courses offer transportation to and from the course.
spa
Spas in Hua Hin offer luxurious treatment which suits every budget. The treatment includes both traditional remedies and modern techniques. Facilities at spas in Hua Hin may also include a Jacuzzi and steam bath.
Many Spas in Hua Hin also offer traditional Thai healing treatments. There is also alternative treatment such as Rieki. Resorts offer many detox programs. The most popular treatments are chi organ massage, karsai genital detox massage, deeper skin detox and herbal skin detox.
Hua Hin has a world class Chiva-Som International Health Resort. Focusing on greater well-being and vitality, Chiva-Som offers extensive fitness, spa, spa cuisine and holistic health facilities to help you relax, restore and rejuvenate.
massage
Traditional Thai massage, characterized by its holistic approach to health is aimed at enhancing not only oneâs physical and emotional state but also to allow one to grow spiritually.
There are over 50 massage shops in Hua Hin. All good hotels in Hua Hin offer traditional Thai massage service. In Hua Hin, at Petchkasem Road next to the Golden Palace and the Royal Palace one can be massaged by very good professional blind masseuses. This is a royal project. Very little English is spoken but don't worry as you will be in professional hands.