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Cha-am: Things To See & Do
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Beaches
There are numerous
beaches within easy reach of Hua Hin town (Hua Hin, Khao Takiab,
Suan Son, Khao Tao and Cha-am, to name a few), each with vendors
and facilities so that guests can swim, sunbathe or surf to
their heart's content in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Phetchaburi
65 kilometres
north of Cha-am. This old town has a number of superb temples
dating from the late Ayutthaya period, as well as several other
important sights such as Khao Luang Cave and Phra Nakhon Khiri,
the 19th century hilltop palace of King Mongkut. The latter,
accessible by a cable railway, comprises an intriguing
collection of regal apartments which, together with a museum,
provides an insight into the culture of the period.
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Khao Sam Roi Yot ("Mountain of 300 Peaks") National Park
a short way south of
Pran Buri. Covering 60 square kilometres, it is a place of
wonder where the stunning landscape is a breathtaking blend of
forested hills, deep valleys, waterfalls, caves, beaches,
mangrove swamps and coves. A profusion of tropical vegetation
makes the park a sanctuary for various animals and birds.
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Klai Kangwon Palace
Located between
Cha-am and Hua
Hin, this summer residence of the Royal family was built in 1929
on the orders of Rama VII and consists of three lovely
Spanish-style villas. The palace is open to the public, and is
noted for its lovely gardens and pagodas.
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