Cha-Am (ชะอำ) is located 170 km south from Bangkok (2.5 hours by car) and 25 km north from Hua Hin, A quiet alternative to Hua Hin.
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Khao Nang Phanthurat National Park
This park is a limestone mountain with many caves. There is a large garden at the entrance, then you can follow the trail and climb up the mountain to discover some caves and enjoy a view of the coast. There are steps all the way up, but you still need to wear proper shoes.
Neranchararam temple
Neranchararam temple (or simply “wat Neran”) is on the left of the road. There you can admire a six-armed Buddha image, with the hands closing all channels of the body, to show the cutting off of passion.
Wat Cha-am
It is a temple located west of Cha-Am, with a cave on a small hill. The image of Buddha inside the temple was built in the period of Ayutthaya. Follow the sign that indicates “Wat Cha Am Cave” and you will find the stairs that climb to the cave.
The Fishing Pier
The fishing pier is at the north of Cha-Am. Go north along the beachfront and keep going straight through the gravelled road that starts from Wat Neranchararam (i.e. don’t follow the road that veers left). You will find the pier, and a few seafood restaurants. There used to be a lot of restaurants, unfortunately many had to relocate and all is left now is rubble.
The Black ogress of Puek Tian
Puek Tian beach (also spelled Puk Tian) is a popular photographic spot with many sculptures of fictional characters invented by Thailand’s most famous poet, Sunthorn Phoo. The sculptures are quite impressive and Puek Tian is a nice place to stop on the way to Hat Chao Samran and Phetchaburi.
San Chao Por Khao Yai
This is the shrine (“San”) of the guardian spirit (“Chao Por”) of Cha-am (“Khao Yai” being the sub-district it is located in). It is highly revered, and people stop by all the time to make offerings. If you pass by without stopping, make sure you honk your horn just like everybody does!
Cha-Am ATV Park
Cha-am ATV park has many activities for children, adults and families: you can drive an ATV, go horse riding, organize a paintball game or practice archery. But the main activity is ATV driving. They have 3 tracks for you to practice (“A” being the easiest one, then “B” and “C”) and you can also go for a tour in the countryside.
Cha-Am beach
The main attraction of Cha-Am is the long and beautiful beach. You can sunbathe or stay under the shade of the big pine trees, you can go ride a jetski or just do nothing but relax!
Kaeng Krachan National Park
Kaeng Krachan National Park, in the province of Phetchaburi, is about an hour’s drive from Cha-Am (follow road 3499). It’s the largest natural park in Thailand and a paradise for trekkers and bird watchers. On the way to the park is a 45 sqm reservoir lake where you can take a boat tour.
Pala-U waterfalls
A beautiful waterfall 60 km west of Hua Hin. It has 15 levels, but reaching the first three or four levels is already rewarding (and could be exhausting if you’re not in a good physical shape). Here is a trip report from a few years back.
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