Escape to Hua Hin for the Weekend – Activities to Make it Worth Doing
November 20, 2018.
Tags: Hua hin, Activities
There is Plenty to Enjoy in Your Weekend Escape to Hua Hin
Escaping the city for the weekend is always refreshing, whether you’re adventurous and looking to explore a new town or experience the local natural environment, or an introvert who just needs some alone. Hua Hin is the perfect place to spend the weekend no matter which type of person you may be.For the adventurous, there are plenty of places to visit that will open your eyes and show you new, colourful aspects of life in Thailand. For the introvert, there are also kilometres of unspoiled beaches to wander along and art galleries where you can muse over original collections of creative artworks.
Hua Hin is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, but it is close enough to make for a rewarding and rejuvenating weekend escape.
Adventurers Will Easily Fill Their Days with New Experiences
Does a climb to the top of a mountain grab your interest? How about exploring a natural cave? What about surrounding yourself with all manners of wildlife?By visiting Sam Roi Yod National Park, you’ll be able to do all three. A visit to this pristine national park is not for the faint-hearted and out of shape. You’ll be giving yourself quite a workout by climbing the half a kilometre to reach the Phraya Nakhon Cave.
Along the way, you may encounter some of the nearly 350 species of birds and mammals that inhabit the park. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a White-bellied Sea Eagle, Eastern Marsh Harrier, Dusky Leaf Monkey, Slow Loris or a Malayan Pangolin.
Once you enter the cave, have your cameras ready as the dappled sunlight shines down onto the Buddhist pavilion that has been built in the cave. It’s a magical sight that deserves to be saved as a memento of day’s your adventure in the wilds near Hua Hin.
You probably will have worked up quite an appetite after your day of exploring the park. It’s time to embark on a culinary exploration, and what better place to continue your adventure than the Hua Hin Night Market?
This is the place to go to graze through numerous stalls featuring tasty Thai delicacies and excellent seafood dishes. There are plenty of seating areas where you can dig into the wide variety of fresh, local foods you discover and wash them all down with a cool drink. It’s a fun, lively and colourful place to end your day.
Introverts Will Greatly Enjoy the Peace and Quiet of Hua Hin
Hua Hin is justifiably famous for the kilometres of quiet, sun-swept beaches that define the eastern edge of the town. You can walk for hours along the beach, stopping in one of the numerous cafes and restaurants for a refreshing drink or some succulent, fresh seafood.Many of these places feature outdoor seating area where you can enjoy the soft breezes off the Gulf of Thailand and take in the views of the sea. It’s a peaceful and delightful to spend the day in the fresh, ocean air.
Maybe later in the day you’d like to wander among some artworks. If so, Hua Hin has two attractions well worth discovering. The Hua Hin Arts and Crafts Centre features a private collection of works by local Hua Hin artists. These paintings, handicrafts, old photographs and sculptures are housed in an old home on Naepkhehat Road.
Or you can pay a visit to the Baan Sillapin Artist’s Village. This eclectic and whimsical village is home to fifteen local artists who offer their artworks for sale to the many visitors who wander among the village’s galleries and artist studios.
With Christmas and News Years just around the corner, this is a great place to find the perfect gift for your loved one.
Whether you’re an adventurer or an introvert, Hua Hin is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. Rentals for the Holidays have many accommodations of all types and sizes available all over Hua Hin. Book your reservations with them today and make your escape from the city down to charming Hua Hin.
