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Ask any local what is the biggest tourist attraction in town, the answer is inevitably “Railway Station”. This 105 year old station is said to be the most beautiful in all of Thailand. So our trip to Hua Hin wasn’t complete until we visit the station.
So after being dropped off from the Vineyard, we walked about 2 km to the station. It is near the centre of town, right in front of a busy roundabout. On the way I spotted this second-hand bookstore. Must be doing brisk business with all the international tourists here.
Near the station there is a monument to Pone Kingpetch, the first Thai boxing world champion.
At the end of the road is the railway station, resplendent in yellow, white and red. This white and red theme is used throughout Hua Hin on their road signs.
In addition to being a tourist attraction, this station is still in operation.
But obviously this train isn’t in use, though.
This is the Royal Pavilion, for the royal family to wait for the train. Although in recent times I don’t think it is used so often anymore.
The Hua Hin Railway Station is a very small station, with no entrance fee. Good for a quick visit, photo ops, but other than not much else to do.
Next – Railway Museum at Centara Grand.