Hua Hin, with its main beach affording enchanting views of the sunrise, is a popular tourist destination. The 4 kilometre beach strip fringing the Gulf of Thailand stretches from Khao Takiap to the centre of the town, offering a myriad of leisure activities for the visitors to indulge in. Among the attractions in the city are the Night Market, Train station, Kaeng Krachan National Park, Panee Butterfly Farm, Plern Wan, Khao Hin Lek Fai and Klai Kangwon Palace.
Hua Hin’s rise to become Thailand’s first popular getaway began when construction of the Klai Kangwon Palace commenced in 1922. Built by King Prajadhipok (King Rama VII), the Klai Kangwon Palace is one of the quintessential landmarks of Hua Hin, Thailand. Designed in a European style with a Spanish flair, the palace presently serves as the HM King Bhumibhol Adulyadej and his family members’ summer residence. Designed by an architect named Prince Iddhidehsarn Kridakara, the palace originally consisted of three mansions, each overlooking the deep blue sea. The Klai Kangwon Palace was given its name which translates to ‘far from worries’, after taking note of the tranquillity of the surrounding landscape, facing a secluded stretch of the Hua Hin beachfront.
Set in a picturesque location, the palace complex comprises four main buildings, one of which is the king and queen’s residence. Sundials, lamps, nautical instruments and stone sculptures from Bali are kept at the formal garden sited fronting the mansions. Within its premises the accommodation for the entourage is provided. Topiary-bushes sculpted into interesting shapes are contained at a separate section.
The buildings of the palace are built of prime golden teak interlinked by covered walkways, all perched up above the ground level on stilts. The tall, shuttered windows and high, tiled roofs were added for allowing maximum air circulation.
Letting you indulge in a lavish holiday in the region, Anantara Hua Hin, Thailand is ideally located directly on the beachfront. With an exemplary spa located under its roof, this Hua Hin Luxury Hotel distinguishes itself from the rest of Hua Hin Hotels, emerging as the ideal accommodation choice for the visitors to Klai Kangwon Palace.