Hua Hin, a gorgeous seaside town, is the most perfect weekend getaway from Bangkok.

Hua Hin is one such place that welcomes all kinds of tourists with a warm heart. It is abode to some pristine beaches where one can spend some quality time with their partner. On the other hand, there's a number of fun activities that may fill your heart with a lot of joy and happiness. This small town also offers sacred temples, colorful night markets, mouth-watering food and more. So, in a nutshell, Hua Hin is an incredible destination that one simply cannot afford to miss in Thailand.

Here are some of the major tourist attractions in Hua Hin:

Hua Hin Beach: Hua Hin Beach is a 4 km long serene beach with less of the crowd. It looks absolutely mesmerizing with white sand, calm ambience and crystal-clear water. Also, it offers a magnificent sunrise view which literally leaves the visitors in a beautiful trance. Here, one can also enjoy several seaside activities like banana boat rides, pony rides, kitesurfing etc. The beach houses a number of stalls selling refreshments, snacks, crafts etc.

Cicada Market: Cicada Market is a very unique open-air market providing a glimpse of the rich art and culture of Thailand. It offers a lot such as art, handicrafts, sculptures, paintings etc. The market has four sections: Art a la Mode (for clothes, decorative home items, handmade accessories etc.), Art Indoors (the art gallery), Art of Act (for live music, shows, performances etc.) and Art of Eating (the outdoor food court).

Wat Hua Hin: Wat Hua Hin is a sacred Buddhist temple located in the heart of Hua Hin town. Also called as Wat Ampharam, this temple is an ideal place for practicing meditation. Also, it's an architectural wonder with striking decorations on the exterior. The complex houses several golden statues of Lord Buddha.

Ratchapak Park: Ratchapak Park, also referred to as the Rajabhakti Park, is a vast historically themed park honoring the kings of various periods in the history of Thailand. The park is home to seven giant bronze statues of the seven most eminent kings (King Ramkhamhaeng the Great, King Naresuan the Great, King Narai the Great, King Taksin the Great, King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great, King Mongkut, King Chulalongkorn the Great) of the country.

Mrigadayavan Palace: Mrigadayavan Palace is located in the Cha-am of Phetchaburi Province, Hua Hin. The palace, built in early 1920s, served as the summer residence of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Thailand. It houses three groups of buildings with 16 smaller buildings. The architecture is visually stunning and offers an insight into the royal essence of the country.

Some other tourist attractions in Hua Hin are Plearn Wan Shopping village, Kaeng Krachan National Park, The Venezia Hua Hin, Wat Huay Mongkol etc.