Hua Hin (Thai: หัวหิน; English: Hua Hin) is a famous coastal city located in Pran Buri Province, Thailand, about 200 kilometers south of Bangkok. Although it is not as famous as Pattaya, Phuket or Chiang Mai in the north, it is It is a seaside resort where the Thai royal family traveled south for a long time to rest. Even the current King Rama IX has lived here for a long time to recuperate his body.If someone asks where to go to Hua Hin, the first stop may be to arrange Hua Hin Railway Station to feel the nostalgic and retro feelings.
Hua Hin Railway Station Profile
Before 1910, Hua Hin was an unknown fishing village.At that time, the younger brother of King Rama VI and the visiting Russian ministers came to Hua Hin for deer hunting, and accidentally discovered this quiet and beautiful small fishing village. He loved it and promoted it very much.Soon, Hua Hin became a lingering place for the royal family of Thailand.Later, King Rama VI built a royal summer palace "Deer Park" in Hua Hin, and the royal family and nobles came here to build villas.For a time, the coastal area of Hua Hin became a gathering place for super luxury houses and Thailand's first seaside resort.
Because it is a royal resort, Hua Hin has become the best place in Thailand for public security. Thailand has continued to build railways to the south, which has gradually developed small fishing villages into resorts. At present, Hua Hin Railway Station still retains its unique architectural structure and The design style is considered the oldest and most beautiful railway station in Thailand. [The above information is fromInteractive Encyclopedia】
▲ The lantern above will turn into a sea of lights at night.
▲ You can travel between Bangkok and Hua Hin from here, but the trip takes four hours and is not very punctual, and most of them are taken by local residents.
▲ Many photos of the current Thai Emperor Rama IX and Queen's visit are displayed inside the station.
▲ The air here in Hua Hin is also quite clean. In the few days I visited and played, almost every day was so blue sky.
Hua Hin Railway Station must be visited by tourists
When the Hua Hin Railway Station was built, in addition to the Thai style as the keynote, it also joined the popular Victorian architectural design at the time, and designed the royal waiting room with the first two elements.When he was at King Rama VI, he moved to this waiting room from Sanam Chan Royal Palace, a palace in Nakorn Patom, Thailand. King Rama VI was here when he waited for the train to take the train back. Bangkok.
When I went to the train station at the end of December, I thought there would be a lot of tourists, but I can tell from my photos that there are not too many tourists, plus the station does not need to buy tickets to take pictures, take a walk on the platform, and feel Hua Hin The unique red and white gold design of the railway station is dazzling under the infinite blue sky.Whether in front of the waiting room or in front of Hua Hin's license plate, you can always take a lot of photos when you visit here. Everyone should take good care of this attraction.
In the past two years, more and more people like to travel to Hua Hin, because our life pace is tight enough, Hua Hin is a beautiful city, and the pace of life is even more leisurely and charming than Bangkok. I saw it on the same day. An old gentleman sat alone on the platform bench, reading a book solitaryly, spending that afternoon leisurely.Not only that, when it comes to night, the winter weather in Hua Hin is like autumn as cool as water. It is very, very comfortable and pleasant. We have seen a lot of local and bus passengers taking the cold on the platform, lying on the grass casually, with friends nearby. Chatting, a comfortable life is enviable.
▲ Come here to take pictures, you can learn Wendy to wear brighter-colored clothes, which will look good.
▲ The Royal Waiting Room is no longer open.
▲ Seeing the old gentleman's happy smile, I feel at ease.
The beautiful architecture of Hua Hin Railway Station
The palaces built in Thailand are mostly made of teak, including Hua Hin Railway Station. The entrance, ticket office, and the main body of the station are all made of Thai teak.I have always wondered why teak should be used?
It turns out that "Teak is a well-known precious wood recognized in the world. Among them, Thailand and Myanmar are the best. Teak is rich in iron and oil, so it is not easy to deform, insect-proof, anti-termite, moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, and has a natural mellow fragrance. What’s even more amazing is that the color of its planed surface can be oxidized into golden yellow through photosynthesis, and the color will become more beautiful with time.” In this way, Hua Hin Railway Station should use a lot of teak wood. Both outside and outside are very precious.
There was a train coming into the station later. I didn't count the stopping time. I saw some passengers getting off the train and buying some food from the stall to bring on the train. It felt like they were not in a hurry. Everyone wandered around and swayed.After a while, the police shook the big bell to urge the passengers to get on the train. Then the whistle sounded and the green flag waved, and the train slowly left Hua Hin and headed north of Bangkok.This is really the best portrayal of Tai leisurely.
▲ Guess this is a steam locomotive that has been retired.
▲ Although Hua Hin Railway Station is small, it ranks me as one of my favorite attractions.
The first half of the introduction to Hua Hin Railway Station... actually not enough!
There is a small coffee shop on the platform. The overall appearance also echoes the station. The bright red roof and floor, supplemented by the yellow main body and white outdoor tables and chairs, are very easy to recognize.This Hua Hin Railway Station coffee shop is divided into two dining spaces, outdoor and indoor. There are display ashtrays on the outdoor table. It seems that the indoor area is a non-smoking area, so there is no need to worry about indoor air quality.The indoor space is dominated by white walls. When you walk in, you will see the red and black railway walls. On the right hand side is mostly seating space. Choose a comfortable seat to sit down and enjoy the leisure of Hua Hin.
The store is air-conditioned, so it’s the best choice to come here in the afternoon to take a break. At present, only the owner is in charge of the store. Everyone can go directly to the counter to order food. The price is very approachable.Take us as an example. We ordered a cup of Thai milk tea and black tea for a total of 80 baht (THB). It is not expensive. If you want to compare with the general purchase price, it provides seating, air-conditioning, and comfortable space, which is very affordable. . (Think about Taipei. Isn't a coffee shop costing a hundred dollars at every turn? Right!)
You can spend the afternoon chatting here, and you can also browse the many handmade items in the store. They are all creative products related to Hua Hin. It is also a good thing to buy back as a souvenir for relatives and friends.In addition, there is a big bright red post box at the door, and there is a Hua Hin stamp on the table next to it, which the boss prepared to write postcards to tourists. After writing, stamp it and put it in the post box and send it back for the trip. A full of memories.
▲ The wall is the ingenuity of the boss. (The expression of the wife on the right is too scared^^b)
▲ Buy a postcard in the store, write it, stamp it, and send it back to the mailbox next to it!
▲ Little souvenirs!
▲ This trip to Thailand, I have been drinking this flavor almost every day! ^0^
▲ Hua Hin is really good. There will not be too many tourists who feel too oppressive.
※ Additional screening at the same scene: night view of Hua Hin Railway Station
◎ Hua Hin Railway Station. Hua Hin Railway Station. สถานีรถไฟหัวหิน
-English address: Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand (located about 200 meters west of Damnoerm Kasem Road in Hua Hin City)
– Thai address: หัวหิน อ.หัวหิน จ.ประจวบคีรีขันธ์, ไทย
