Hua Hin

Sand and sea.

This is the number one attraction of hua hin, also according to tourist information.

Fishing and eco-cruises

Can be done in hua hin, both at sea and inland.

Elephant camps and trekking

Can be found just west of town. there is also an elephant camp.

Walking and cycling

Are popular in hua hin due to the quietness of the roads.

Crafts

Are a plentitude in hua hin including handicrafts, silk weaving, embroidery, basket making, pottery and wood carving.

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.

Water Sports

In hua hin include swimming, banana boat rides, waterski-ing, jet-ski-ing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba-diving.

Pony Rides

Can be found on hua hin beach

Thailand’s 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 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, ☎ 66032 515725, [6]. Provide various training of healing Arts from Tradition Thai Massage, Meditation, Reiki and Energy Healing. edit

massage

Traditional Thai massage, characterized by its holistic approach to health is aimed at enhancing not only one’s 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.

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.