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Travel south from Bangkok by road or train along the Sunrise Coast of the Gulf of Thailand and you discover an amazing coastline that offers beaches, national parks, towns, villages and rural areas.
The Sunrise Coast Thailand stretches from from Phetchaburi in the north, which is only about 1.5 hours by road from Bangkok, famous for the hilltop Old Palace and temples. A short distance south is Cha Am, popular with overseas and domestic visitors seeking a beach close to Bangkok. Just south of Cha Am is Hua Hin, a very popular beach town which offers accommodation ranging from budget and inexpensive to top world class luxury 5 star resorts and Hua Hin hotels including the Intercontinental, Sheraton, Hyatt Regency, Hilton, Marriott, Chiva Som and other top class accommodations.
Wat Huay Mongkol Hua Hin
In and around Hua Hin are cultural and historical sights, you will find close to Hua Hin the famous golf courses, vineyards, national parks and other attractions. Over the water seafood dinning is very popular. Together with other restaurants, night markets and street stalls, Hua Hin is more popular than ever.
Khao Takiab Hua Hin
Main beach Hua Hin
Just south of Hua Hin is the area of Pranburi. A quiet and rural coastline that also offers fine accommodations, resorts, boutique hotels. The Sam Roi Yot National Park is a coastal national park offering many sights and attractions. Continuing south through Kuri Buri, home to the natural elephant reserve. The town of Prachuap Khiri Khan is 110 km south of Hua Hin ( 290 km south of Bangkok ) and offers amazing views and a stunning bay.
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Ban Krut and Bang Saphan are quiet relaxed coastal beach areas south of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Koh Talu island is situated just off the coast and is popular for those seeking a very quiet island with the opportunity to relax, enjoy snorkeling and sea kayak.
Koh Talu island
Chumphon is about 250 km south of Hua Hin. Chumphon is from where ferries depart for Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. The train line of operates down the coast, refer to Southern Schedule for train timetable.
The Sunrise Coast of Thailand allows the tourist / visitor to enjoy comfortable accommodation, easy travel, a wide range of beaches, sights and attractions, yet close to Bangkok.
